
Designated Survivor(2016)
Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.


“There are two kinds of pain.”
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.

Robin Wright
Claire Underwood

Michael Kelly
Doug Stamper

Constance Zimmer
Janine Skorsky

Patricia Clarkson
Jane Davis

Derek Cecil
Seth Grayson

Boris McGiver
Tom Hammerschmidt

Lars Mikkelsen
Viktor Petrov

Cody Fern
Duncan Shepherd

Diane Lane
Annette Shepherd

Greg Kinnear
Bill Shepherd
House of Cards is a drama series that first aired in 2013 exploring themes of corruption, usa president, manipulation, politics, revenge, breaking the fourth wall. Created by Sharon Hoffman, it stars Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Constance Zimmer. 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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