We know that they're going to eventually figure FPR out, so why make us sit through the process? Especially in the season finale! We could have just as easily assumed that Christina told Zoe all she needed to know at the end of Episode 12, since we're already assuming anyway.
We know her entire sordid history with Peter, so it's inherently stupid to make viewers sit through an hour of JZL searching and solving when we know the outcome. We, as viewers, already know about Rachel. (Elizabeth Marvel) is arguing the case about drone strikes that the White House was worried about earlier this season. Whether it's Janine and Zoe quietly whispering in Slugline's office, or Lucas fawning over Zoe even though he loathes her past behaviours (this relationship is completely unrealistic, but I've ranted enough about that before), it's a tough slog, and it's painfully dull to watch. ‘House of Cards’ Recap: Season 3, Episode 4, ‘Chapter 30.
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The House of Cards series recap: Everything you need to know before the final. I'll call them JZL and FPR for now, just to keep it simple. House of Cards final season premiere recap: One nation under Claire Underwood. Season 4 begins with now-imprisoned journalist Lucas Goodwin lulling his cellmate to orgasm with some kinky sex chat. 'Outlander,' Season 4, Episode 3 Recap: Mysterious Encounters, New York Times (18 November. Season 4, Episode 1: Chapter 40 Goddamn, you’re good with words. But this time they're not on the same side. As Claire begins exploring a campaign of her own, she and Frank engage in backdoor political maneuvering. We also had to sit through Janine, Zoe and Lucas's painstaking investigation of Frank, Peter and Rachel. Played for amusement, the packs of cards took on prophetic. Claire's absence causes problems for Frank on the campaign trail amid rumors of a marital rift.