In the first episode of Youre The Worst, a shockingly good TV show for a romantic comedy-kind of thing, Jimmy (Chris Geer), a self-involved writer living in LA meets Gretchen (Aya Cash), a depressive PR executive, at a wedding that theyve been kicked out of or left early. Watch. Well, as sexy and real as fully clothed lesbian prison sex at the bottom of a shower could possibly be. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. For those of us whove never done a stint in an all-women prison, it has been astounding to learn just how much sex, happens behind those four wallsat least, according to, . Make her more pliable. Frank wont help Claire because he cant ask Remy for the favor. "It was really it was fucked up. Watch, After saving Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) at The Battle of the Blackwater in Season 2, Tyrion rewards Podrick by assisting in him losing his virginity. Zoe Barnes' problematic sex-for-secrets tactics didn't exactly instill a lot of faith regarding House of Cards' ability to portray more balanced scenes of sexual conduct, but three quarters . You know, it happens, and then they just sort of move on. Season two of the Netflix original series debuts on Friday all episodes at once, just like the first time. It's a mercy killing, Frank looked at Claire, who looked back at both men and kissed their intertwined grasp, almost as if she were giving her blessing. And who you can expect to see performing and presenting. Its a pretty shocking way to start season 2. Would Frank even recognize generosity on sight, or would he always be looking for the catch? Frank Underwood pushed her in front of a moving train at the fictional Cathedral Heights metro station and now she is dead! Chapter 8An almost-bottle episode! Victory, Underwood. By Kyle Fowle. Lucas drunkenly stakes out Zoes apartment and goes in for the kiss, all while Frank is watching from his car. She tells Doug that she has no one not sure if this is a smart play to Dougs humanity; depends on whether or not you believe Doug is capable of being humane and Doug sets her up with a job and a place to live. Weve listed each steamy, seamy scene chronologically, but if you havent finished watching, tread lightly. And he told me I shouldnt because we were doing a very different thing. We were shooting in a real subway in Baltimore. Now that its done for me, Ill probably go back and check it out, because people say really great things about it. House of Cards final season premiere recap: One nation under Claire Underwood. And I know the way she goes was really thought out, and it took a very long time to decide what the best way would be. "A great man once said everything is about sex. I find this whole story line odd and off-putting. I think the answer is surprisingly simple. Barnes meeting Frank Underwood at his home. and says the pregnancy was a result of her rape by General Dalton McGuinness. Well, my last day of shooting was not that scene. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. Spoilers ahead. Of course, who gives a shit about all that when it also broke the internet after Episode 5s insane four-minute-long orgy. Theres no moments of him [Frank] or at least I dont know, because I havent seen the rest of the series. It was such a crazy thing to shoot. / CBS NEWS. Young, driven, a little too quick to pull the trigger. I think because she knows him, and she knows if she doesnt do what he says, then hes not going to cooperate and shes not going to get what she wants. It worked. We shot the stunt there. Deeply dissatisfied about being stuck on Herald's metropolitan pages, filing stories such as the local fireman marrying the meter maid and new jogging paths in Rock Creek Park, Barnes was constantly on the lookout for an opportunity that could propel her into the realm of journalistic credibility. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. But that small amount of trust mixed with her desire to get the truth and to feel morally okay, that small amount of trust is enough for her to do it and to take that risk. Whether youre enthralled by Washington or cringe at the mere utterance of the word election, this show has plenty of reasons for everyone to watch. Threesome. Francis Joseph "Frank" Underwood was an American politician who served as the 46th President of the United States from 2014 to 2017. But Janine too? * So glad Claire is learning to make origami swans. The sex scenes between Frank and Zoe are both extremely sensual and disturbing. Frank Underwood may be new to living with this terrible truth. Do you know what other ways they were considering? He may now be the president of the United States, but he's not above oedipal score-settling. Frank and Freddy love ribs, and each other? Christina shows up at Petes place and Pete tells her hes just no in a place to think romantically rioh, wait, never mind, they have sex. Are you currently getting up to speed on season one and looking for someone to talk it out with? Is Doug really an alcoholic, or is he just babysitting Russo? At the time, Zoe is . Im not clever enough. I mean, who knows. Our picks here arent gratuitous, thinly veiled porn clips either. Claire. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Did Kevin know? Just because it never happened doesnt mean they cant get back together. When Frank returns to Claire, she asks about the reporter and Frank says that Zoe is a mouthpiece and can be controlled. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Aside from getting to learn that the clothing she was wearing criminallycriminallyundermined her beautiful figure, we got to see what will go down as one of the steamiest sex scenes in a show known far and wide for its gratuitous (and sometimes completely unnecessary) nudity. 'House of Cards': Kate Mara on THAT scene. Youll have to see the scene to know exactly what were talking about, but we promise its sufficiently tantalizing. The House of Cards series recap: Everything you need to know before the . Rachel Attacks Doug, Doug Survives 06:13 #5. Somehow you can be only a heartbeat away from being the most powerful man in the free world and be the most powerless man in D.C. at the same time. The bad news is, youre not going to last throughout the whole series. So Ive just been sort of keeping it a secret this whole time. House of Cards Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Watch the First Trailer for George R.R. Can Anyone Predict Whos Going to Win Best Supporting Actress? Check out our suggest page at http://watchmojo.com/suggest and submit your idea.Our Magazine!! Frank told Claire that sleeping with Zoe was work, so why do they sleep together? IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. If you're familiar with the British version of "House of Cards" you sort of knew this was coming. Then she interrogates him about their age difference, suggesting shes just pretending to have a good time. Subreddit for the Netflix show created by David Fincher starring Robin Wright & Kevin Spacey. The Wagner opera returns to the Met for the first time in 17 years. Breaking down the contenders in the seasons most unpredictable Oscar race. House of Cards 6 seasons Drama 2018 English audio TV-MA U.S. Rep. Francis Underwood of South Carolina starts out as a ruthless politician seeking revenge in this Netflix original. torpedoing his campaign running for Pennsylvania governor weren't dastardly But some of the male characters in Top Of The Lake have been trying to grapple wi Chicago, Illinois,United States of America Some of the show's most jaw-dropping and talked about moments include when Rachel attacks Doug, when Claire admits to abortion and rape on live television, when Frank becomes president, and when Frank gets shot. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Murders, betrayals, lies, manipulation, blackmail this Netflix drama has it all. And I dont know that there is one in season 2. When Frank dismisses her, she has the gall to press him about whether he murdered Russo and he responds by callously tossing her in the path of an oncoming train. Win. Watch. To Barnes's surprise, Underwood is there waiting for her, and he pushes the helpless Barnes in front of an oncoming train. She starred in the Netflix political drama House of Cards (2013) as Zoe Barnes and appeared in the Fox TV series 24 (2001) as computer analyst Shari Rothenberg. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. He said his surgery was a success, but he needs time to heal before he can tour again. Like, reminding her that he's in control by blackmailing her, and, in a way, raping her? You can find our recap of episodes 1-3 here and 4-6 here. I think one of the saddest moments in this episode is when the VP slips into the Oval Office and swipes a pen from the desk. * Zoe thinks Franks security guy is cute. During a live TV interview essential to furthering their aspirations, Good luck winning the upcoming an election with the First Lady hating your guts. Both end up at Slugline and together they unearth the hidden details regarding Russo's DUI cover-up and his death. Yeah how does it feel to finally be able to discuss this? The whole thing makes me even sadder for the VP, whod give anything for the token that Frank and Zoe toss aside. With Frank out of the picture, Claire Underwood steps fully into her own as the first woman president, but faces formidable threats to her legacy. June 10, 1986 i disagree. Then again, the threesome or \"threechum\" may be a way for them to bring Meechum into their inner circle and gain his undying trust now that they all share a career-ruining secret.House of Cards' Season 1 episode 11 will have to find out in season 3. Even better, they cut out the middle man to deliver their handmade, luxury footwear to you at a fraction of the cost. For us, one of those reasons came in Season 1, Chapter 8, when Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara), a rising political journalist with the Washington Herald, meets her then-source Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and does whatever she has to in order to keep him as a source. This is the turning point for Claire and Frank: For the first time, we see Claire go behind Franks back and undo everything hes done. his head bashed in with a brick by Rachel -- the prostitute he forcibly put into hiding on Frank's orders and subsequently became obsessed with -- and is left for dead The camera cuts away, but not before viewers get the idea that some wild sex is to follow. Don, realizing she is actually seeking his attention, steps in and does what Don Draper does best; grabbing her, taking command, and bringing her down onto the carpet with him. I dont think there has to be a message. The library doesnt matter, Frank says. Trump met with early primary state GOP leaders. (If you havent watched yet, you might want to stop reading now.). Spoilers ahead. How does Frank respond? Yeah, but they probably dont want me to tell you. When Frank gets upstairs, he and Zoe use the presidents pen to bust open a bottle of wine. Pete gets into a fistfight with Paul, the angry friend who visited him in D.C. when the shipyard closed, proving once and for all that he hasnt sold out to the suits and can still break a coffee table with the best of them. Frank Threatens to Kill the Secretary of State 05:15 #6. Gallery. But its one of those things that I love about the show. And Ive become friends with a lot of the cast. Thanks for taking one for the team, Daddario! The scene basically involves Underwood going down on Barnes while Barnes is on the phone with her father wishing him a Happy Fathers Day. But shes never been able to talk about it at least, not until now. As he puts it, "Moments like this require someone who will act, At the end of Season 2, all of the chess moves Frank has made culminate in a checkmate. I mean, Im not watching the show for moral reasons. So much for beanbag chairs being the way of the future. Unfortunately, I had no last thoughts. strangles his neighbor's dog after it was hit by a car. Join WatchMojo as we count down our picks for the top 10 most shocking House of Cards moments. Tim says they were like brothers, and Frank corrects him, More than brothers I was so drawn to you. They fell out of touch, and Tim runs a rafting company out west, about as far as you could get from Franks D.C. life. Well, Kate Mara wasnt; shes known about Zoes ultimate fate for eons. Oh, I dont think thats fair. She calls him "Francis," and somehow he's okay with that, even though that's Claire's thing. Thats just a marvelous use of her time. First episode: Tell me about the technical details of the shoot how, precisely, did they do it? How could a couple who carefully calculate every single move not realize that having a threesome with their security detail could potentially hurt them down the road especially when you consider that Claire just got through her adultery scandal? November 5, 2013 If you thought the Zoe scene from the first episode was shocking, then you haven't seen anything yet. No, if anything it would make it worse if they found out Frank was leaking things in flagrante, that makes him a security risk as well as unsound. I asked Fincher before we ever started shooting if I should watch it, because I wanted to. Even if people have seen the original [House of Cards, in which the Zoe character meets a similar fate] even if they know what happens to the character in that one, you dont know when or if it will happen or in what way. Again. As if driving the recovering addict to relapse and subsequently Upon returning home, Barnes received an e-mail from a colleague containing the photo (that evidently got posted online in the meantime) along with a snide comment "If you want 'em to take you seriously, maybe wear more than a g-string?". Does he care about his legacy? Whats Next for Convicted Sex Criminals Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Sallys MariettaView the job description, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Frank says he understands now that nothing is permanent, but Im not sure he means it. Im okay with that. He does a little demonstration with action figures that I guess he just keeps in his desk for this express purpose. Appearances Trivia Mattie Storin is her counterpart in the UK series of House of Cards. wife, Claire (Robin Wright) and their ruthless dealings in Washington. Claire wants to get her CWI filters out of Sudanese customs and the Secretary of State cant pull strings to make it happen. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. He doesnt really have a worthy adversary. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Reaction to the "Game of Thrones . Date of birth: Zoe Barnes and Frank Underwood House of Cards is one of the single-most intelligently written TV shows of our generation. I know Kevin knew. Petes trip is pretty dull and predictable. You should get Spacey to eulogize her, because it would be absolutely hilarious. Thus, eliminating someone we thought would be one of the show's main characters for quite some time. There's a quote that Frank says and I am paraphrasing here, but it goes something like, "Everything is about sex. Kate Mara Appears in: I mean, I cant. The extras must known what was happening, right? Zoe Marie Barnes [laughs]. Ballots, betrayal, and barbecue combine in Netflixs original drama, which stars Kevin Spacey as cunning congressman Frank Underwood and Robin Wright as his equally ruthless Lady Macbeth. Is power really power if its fleeting? "Chapter 45" The second season hit Netflix last Friday and as any devoted binge watcher can tell you, Vice President Francis Underwood ( Kevin Spacey ), his wife Claire ( Robin Wright ), and their fellow D.C. operatives have all been busy getting busy. Press J to jump to the feed. University of Chicago political gains. Well, we did a couple things. Frank isn't much for religious sentimentality. There's a quote that Frank says and I am paraphrasing here, but it goes something like, "Everything is about sex. He promises not to punish her, but then of course he does. One of the things I love about the show is that you root for this evil guy. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 13.] For us, one of those reasons came in Season 1, Chapter 8, when Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara), a rising political journalist with the, meets her then-source Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and does whatever she has to in order to keep him as a source. Underwood admits to covering up Russo's DUI, but claims that the cover-up is the extent of his involvement and that his death was without question a suicide. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Zoe caves and texts Frank, barely even waiting until they finish having sex to ask him for the vote count. Cathedral Heights, Washington, D.C. We love the style, the cultural and historical tie-ins, the writing, the partying, and, yes, the sex. Underwood asks to meet Barnes once again at a train station. This email will be used to sign into all New York sites. Sidebar: One of the most annoying, infuriating themes in HoC is the ability of male characters to be scandalized by the fact that awful things happen to women, as if they are not actively engaging in a marketplace that creates the demand for such awful supply. And I decided to wait. Kate Mara (born February 27, 1983) is an American actress who portrayed the character of Zoe Barnes in Season 1 and Season 2 of House of Cards. The first scene in the first episode of "House of Terms of Service apply. But I dont think people should worry about that. They both seem to know Frank will never take him up on it. It gives her the impression that he needs her for the sex when it really couldn't be further from the truth.