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Frank Underwood is the main protagonist of the Netflix original series House of Cards, serving as the main protagonist of seasons one to five and the posthumous overarching protagonist of the sixth and final season.

He was portrayed by Kevin Spacey.

What Makes Him Entertaining?[]

  • The excellent performance of Kevin Spacey in the portrayal of the character.
  • He is considered a well-presented protagonist and is one of the most cunning and fierce characters in the series.
    • He also breaks the fourth wall so that the audience can identify with his goals.
  • He manages to effectively manipulate his opponents to his goals without them even suspecting him.
  • He has several sympathetic moments.

What Makes Him Detestable?[]

  • He is a despicable character who does the most despicable acts, including:
    • Blackmail and later kill Peter Russo in his car.
    • He murders Zoe Barnes in cold blood, even though he was romantically involved with her.
    • He tries to rape his wife in a catatonic rage
    • He hits Katherine Durant and makes her fall down the stairs
    • He starts a war to distract from his criminal investigations
  • He also falls too often into baseless tantrums

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