House of Cards

Name: House of Cards
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013-02-01
Cast: Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Constance Zimmer, Patricia Clarkson, Derek Cecil

2013 | 6 seasons | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10) and it held a wide audience for several seasons. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Silo or Severance, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 6 seasons and 73 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
A big time investment at 6 seasons.

Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a wide audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 698K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.

Season 12013 · 13 episodes · 87% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7 out of 10
Saturday
Season 22014 · 13 episodes · 83% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10
Saturday
Season 32015 · 13 episodes · 73% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7 out of 10
Saturday
Season 42016 · 13 episodes · 86% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.0 out of 10
Saturday
Season 52017 · 13 episodes · 72% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5 out of 10
Sunday
Season 62018 · 8 episodes · 65% on Rotten Tomatoes · 4.8 out of 10
Weeknight