I'm a nitwit of enormous proportions when it comes to DC and the sinister world of politics, so my first instinct was to give a polite smile and nod to the coworker who suggested I watch the newish Netflix original series, HOUSE OF CARDS.
I understand that most drama geared to any one subject is largely exaggerated (and generally blasphemous) to the category it claims to enact, which is why watching Law & Order with a lawyer, Grey’s Anatomy with a doctor or True Blood with a vampire is simply bad idea. So yes, I know enough to know that I can't count on Kevin Spacey's portrayal of Congressman Francis Underwood to be an accurate account of how folks on Capitol Hill behave…and yet…
The sharp reactions, strong justifications and fantastic skills in multitasking are only a part of why, I dare say, I wish it were. I’m simply dazzled by the characters of this series. The writing is truly amazing and each plot, whether it be sub or pivotal, gives its audience the accurate amount of angst and resolve.
And I'm only on episode five.
Thank you, Netflix. Not only have you found a new way to make me the slave to your streamings, but you are now offering me interest and insight when it comes to the sinister creation of a political villain. No matter how or how often they let me down, I will cling to their redeeming qualities.
