: Many reviewers felt Season 4 recaptured the Machiavellian tension of the first two seasons. It pivots from the emotional drama of Season 3 back to ruthless political maneuvering. The Campaign Trail

After a sluggish third season, House of Cards returns with a vengeance in Season 4. The political thriller, starring Kevin Spacey as the ruthless Frank Underwood and Robin Wright as the equally ambitious Claire, shifts from a solo act into a toxic yet powerful partnership.

This season of takes the political warfare to a whole new level, focusing on the fractured relationship between Frank and Claire Underwood as they transition from partners to rivals. Plot Overview