The series opens with the sound of a neighbourhood dog getting hit a car, Francis (Kevin Spacey) is the first responder saying the dog will not survive, when he is left alone he speaks straight to the camera then strangling the dog before the owners arrive on the scene. Francis is married to Claire (Robin Wright) and they go off to a celebration of the president he has backed in some time. The other main character is Zoe (Kate Mara) a blog reporter who we meet trying to get further in her career. Peter Russo (Corey Stoll) a congressman who seems more unstable even with his assistant sexing him over the phone. Francis expected to be secretary of state but is told by Linda Michael Kern is the new choice. Francis have everything to the campaign and gets nothing for it. Francis returns home after such a long day with nothing to show to Claire. Claire wakes up after not sleeping to find Francis still awake and smoking. Francis comes into the office with plans to run for office against the current president next time he runs. Peter and his secretary are more then an inappropriate work relationship but dating for a while now. Zoe was pictured at a gala beside Francis which seem to cause something. Linda comes into Francis's office and the bill they are going to pass is on education. Claire is running a charity and she has to let some people go to afford money. Zoe goes by Francis's house offering her services to him to get news on the headlines. Peter is stopped by the police and arrested because of him driving drunk. Peter is bailed out by his girlfriend who is not happy of him driving drunk. Francis get the bill from Donald not being impressed at all. Zoe must meet with Francis again and is given the bill to leak on her website. Francis meets with Peter is his office and knowing about his past is able to use it to his advantage getting him to support him whenever he needs him. Zoe shows the story to her boss and easily it is made the front story. The president has his inauguration declaring his goal of education. The next day the bill is leaked which just seems to change everything in Washington. This was a strong start and with Fincher at the helm his directing style is shown throughout. Kevin Spacey was the standout followed by Corey Stoll, Wright and Mara were fine but their characters were not as developed or interesting.
EPISODE GRADE: A- (MVP: Kevin Spacey)
EPISODE GRADE: A- (MVP: Kevin Spacey)