I think House of Cards Season 3 was the strongest season yet, and by a long shot as well.
Season 1: 8.5/10
Season 2: 7/10, because I didn't care that much about the Raymond Tusk and Chinese businessman subplots, but the season ended strong
Season 3: 9/10
I watched the first couple episodes with my wife last night.
1) Loved that he pissed on his dad's grave, clearly shows he is in full bad guy mode.
2) The whole Doug Stamper recovering shit is whack....I hope moving forward he is less featured but he probably will be. Never liked his nodding sycophant style.
3) Remy is the fucking dog.
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"He didn't push for you not to run in 2016, I did"
My ratings
Season 1: 9/10
Season 2: 7/10 (I concur, fuck Tusk)
Season 3 (so far) 8/10
Edit: I loved the Russian president, what a great character. An intelligent bully, you don't get to see that much.