The episode was pretty to look at, as usual, with beautiful set decoration and Claire's stunning dresses etc. Director Kari Skogland did a fine job behind the camera.
The problem in this particular episode is the writing. The actors did their best with what they were given, but a lot of what went on should have been better. I love that Freddy is back, and Reg E. Cathey sells the hell out of that scene, but his actions are mostly abrupt and exaggerated, out of nowhere.
However, nothing in the entire run of "House of Cards" came close to the scene where the guy who's running for veep on Will Conway's ticket says "BS" while walking into a cow farm and suddenly we hear a lot of "moo". That crossed the line and entered ludicrous territory. Also, that wasn't funny at all.
The writing wasn't much better with the handling of Claire's extramarital relationship with Tom, and Frank's acceptance of it. It's not hard to swallow that the character Frank would accept it, but the Frank we got here doesn't fully feel like the Frank of the best episodes.
Apparently, "Chapter 50" is Tian Jun Gu first episode as a main writer. I hope he can do better than this if he is going to return. It was a letdown following one of the very best episodes in the series.
The problem in this particular episode is the writing. The actors did their best with what they were given, but a lot of what went on should have been better. I love that Freddy is back, and Reg E. Cathey sells the hell out of that scene, but his actions are mostly abrupt and exaggerated, out of nowhere.
However, nothing in the entire run of "House of Cards" came close to the scene where the guy who's running for veep on Will Conway's ticket says "BS" while walking into a cow farm and suddenly we hear a lot of "moo". That crossed the line and entered ludicrous territory. Also, that wasn't funny at all.
The writing wasn't much better with the handling of Claire's extramarital relationship with Tom, and Frank's acceptance of it. It's not hard to swallow that the character Frank would accept it, but the Frank we got here doesn't fully feel like the Frank of the best episodes.
Apparently, "Chapter 50" is Tian Jun Gu first episode as a main writer. I hope he can do better than this if he is going to return. It was a letdown following one of the very best episodes in the series.