House of Cards is a pulse-pounding political thriller pulling the curtain back on the dirty politics of Washington. Also, it features a hacker guinea pig.
If you don't have the 39 spare hours to catch up with all three seasons on Netflix, you can watch this brief summary -- the newest installment in our Too Long; Didn't Watch series -- and get up to speed in a blink.
In just over three minutes, we succinctly break down the Underwoods, their allies and the show's real-life counterparts in Washington. Not only will you have a complete understanding of the show*, you'll also be wholly ready to jump into a political debate with your relatives at the next family gathering**.
* untrue.
** also untrue
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