House of Cards Review (2013–2018): Is It Worth Watching?

Is House of Cards worth watching?

Yes — House of Cards is worth watching, holding a 84% Critic Score and 82% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 80% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (76), IMDb (8.0/10) and aggregated fan rating (80%).

Created by Beau Willimon, House of Cards ran 6 seasons, 73 episodes on Netflix in English, from United States. House of Cards has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is House of Cards about?

Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.

Critics consensus: The series that proved Netflix could do prestige politics — Spacey’s Underwood era still defines early streaming ambition (and later controversy). The cast is led by Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Constance Zimmer, Patricia Clarkson, Derek Cecil, among others.

How many seasons of House of Cards are there, and where do I start?

House of Cards has 6 seasons, 73 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 6 seasons, 73 episodes, this is a long-haul watch — start it knowing the investment. The series page breaks the 80% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch House of Cards?

House of Cards is carried by Netflix, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the Netflix hub for everything else on the same service, and the series page for the regions where Celluloid has confirmed availability.

What should I watch after House of Cards?

If it lands, try Breaking Bad (94%), The Sopranos (93%), The Wire (93%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all drama series, everything from United States, or the year it premiered.