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BY COLLIN BEREND D r a m a , p o litic a l c o r r u p tio n and backstabbing. A ll are qu alities o f “ H ouse -o f C a r d s : , ’’ , th e critica lly -a cclaim e d N e tflix origin al series, and a depiction o f w hat m an y o f u s seem to believe politics to be. “ H o u se o f C a rd s” fo llo w s a p o w e r- h u n g r y a n d a m b itio u s D e m o c r a tic congressm an Francis “ Frank” Underwood (K evin Sp acey) w h o m a n ip u la te s an d destroys anyone in h is way to power. From season one to fou r, We w atched h im lie, ch eat, k ill and steal h is way from a senator to the Vice President, and th en the President o f the U n ited States. H e is th e staple exam ple o f a sociop ath, who _ cares for no one and uses evéryone. The latest season o f “ House o f C a rd s,” released last w eek, continues w here the la st o ne en ded w ith Fran k ru n n in g fo r e le ctio n fo r a n o th e r fo u r -y e a r sp ot in the W hite H ouse, and Underw ood’ s w ife, Claire Underwood (Robin W right) set to be h is V ice-P resid en t. O fte n w e e x p e ct F ra n k to b rea k th e fo u r th w a il an d t a lk d ire c tly to th e audience, be it in a condescending manner or providing unique words o f advice. W e learn th a t C laire, too , breaks th e fo u rth w a ll. A n d h e r p la n to grab th e power h er h usban d seeks is w ritten all over her face. T h e tw o sp en d h a l f o f th e se a so n continuing their fig h t against Republican can d id ate an d go vern o r o f N ew Y o rk , W ill Conw ay (Joel K innam an) a veteran w h o slo w ly go es fro m th e y o u n g an d c h a rism a tic co n te m p o ra ry v e rsio n o f Jo h n F. Kennedy to a candidate sufferin g fro m PTSD. Netflix C o n w a y , lik e t h e U n d e r w o o d s , m anipulated h is w ay into popularity by saying whatever people w anted to hear. The strategy worked u n til Frank does th e sam e w ith th e federal governm en t, and does all he can w ith the presence o f IC O , the Islam ic Caliph ate O rganization, to in still fear and use all resources to h alt and w in th e election. Though it seem s to start o ff continuing the election like before, and the idea that as President, not m uch can be gained for someone like Frank, but “ House o f Cards” season five contin ues to m ake you do a double-take, with surprises at every turn. T h is se a so n w ill n o t en d h o w y o u m ay th in k , and you ’ll once m ote be left w an ting m ore. B etw een th e w itty d ia lo g u e , cleaver plot and the am azing cast and supporting actors, "H ouse of Cards” is a show worthy o f b in gin g. in English Literature & TOP-RANKED PROGRAM ON-CAMPUS OR 100% ONLINE CLACKAMAS STUDENTS; Want a career that builds on your passion for literature and creative writing? Transfer your Clackamas credits to Marylhurst and complete your bachelor's degree in English Literature & Writing. We offer a top - - ranked program in an accessible, flexible format (online or on campus}. Curriculum is both relevant and career-focused taught by exceptional English faculty in smalt classes. r ib , ' Transfer § ' R h Theta Kappa. * ’ Campus ÍÜ mile«* youth . of Portland ; L® f a n 1 1ed t for _ We1 1 - pr-oi learning, 1 wlworkec English i faculty T 'nchiding ’ ; wi tn g e x tc la n c e 'scholarships Get started today: marylhurst.edu/ccc~elw s Clackamas Print JUNE 7,2017 theclackamasprint.com $
