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“ ” DISCOVER AND EXPLORE The first time I watched this drama in 2014, when browsing the news, see comments on the play, comments inside the play is very recommended. When I watched the show, I found that the show depicts the American political scene in a profound way. The play is full of betrayal and conspiracy, revealing the dark side of the American democratic society. Tommorrow:House of cards .No spoilers,please —U.S. President Barack Obama Introduce House of Cards is an American political drama television series, developed and produced by Beau Willimon. It is an adaptation of BBCs mini-series of the same name and is based on the novel by Michael Dobbs. The entire first season, thirteen episodes, premiered on February 1, 2013, . This is a story about that a Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him. Set in present-day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), a democrat from South Carolina‘s 5th congressional district and house majority whip （党鞭）who, after being passed over for appointment as secretary of State initiates an elaborate plan to get himself into a position of power. Robin Wright as Claire Underwood, Franciss wife and runs the Clean Water Initiative, an NGO, in season one before giving it up to become Second Lady of the United States in season two, and then First Lady of the United States in seasons three to five. Michael Kelly as Douglas Doug Stamper, Underwoods unwaveringly loyal chief of staff and confidant. He serves as Underwoods chief of staff, briefly replaced by Remy Danton after his injury for most of season 3. Kate Mara as Zoe Barnes, a reporter for The Washington Herald(and later Slugline). She forms an intimate relationship with Frank Underwood, her political informant, who in turn uses her as a mouthpiece to leak stories to the press and irk his political rivals. Mahershala Ali as Remy Danton, a lawyer for Glendon Hill and lobbyi