House of Cards
There are two kinds of pain.
Created by Beau Willimon
On Netflix
A cold, cerebral political thriller built on direct address and the protagonist's ruthless ascent, where manipulation and cynicism are the governing logic.
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.
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Questions people ask
Does House of Cards leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is House of Cards easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is House of Cards scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is House of Cards sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is House of Cards violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like House of Cards, and what each one shares →
Like House of Cards
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as House of Cards
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like House of Cards, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like House of Cards, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like House of Cards, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
