<P> Set in 2010s Washington , D.C. , House of Cards is the story of Congressman Frank Underwood ( Kevin Spacey ) , a Democrat from South Carolina 's 5th congressional district and House Majority Whip . After being passed over for appointment as Secretary of State , he initiates an elaborate plan to get himself into a position of greater power , aided by his wife , Claire Underwood ( Robin Wright ) . The series deals primarily with themes of ruthless pragmatism , manipulation , and power . </P>
<P> Set in 2010s Washington , D.C. , House of Cards is the story of Congressman Frank Underwood ( Kevin Spacey ) , a Democrat from South Carolina 's 5th congressional district and House Majority Whip . After being passed over for appointment as Secretary of State , he initiates an elaborate plan to get himself into a position of greater power , aided by his wife , Claire Underwood ( Robin Wright ) . The series deals primarily with themes of ruthless pragmatism , manipulation , and power . </P>
what is the show house of cards about
what is the show house of cards about
story of Congressman Frank Underwood ( Kevin Spacey ) , a Democrat from South Carolina 's 5th congressional district and House Majority Whip
story of Congressman Frank Underwood ( Kevin Spacey ) , a Democrat from South Carolina 's 5th congressional district and House Majority Whip