《纸牌屋》(House of Cards)是美国Netflix公司的首部原创剧集,由Kevin Spacey主演。该剧曾获得艾美奖九项提名,并荣获最佳导演奖和最佳选角奖。这部电视剧主要围绕主人公Francis Underwood展开,讲述其在白宫运作权力的故事。经过数轮激烈角逐,新任美国总统诞生,身为众议院多数党党鞭的Francis功不可没。Francis本以为自己将稳坐国务卿之位,却意外失算。他坚信新当选的总统及其幕僚背叛了自己,便处心积虑,利用各种手段打击报复,以期攀上权力的顶峰。他深谙权谋之道,善于利用各种人脉和资源来达到自己的目的。同Francis关系密切的人物主要有四个:妻子Claire Underwood、女记者Zoe Barnes、新晋议员Peter Russo和首席参谋Doug Stamper。Claire与Francis结婚不仅仅是因为二人志同道合,更是为了借助后者的权势来发展自己的事 House of Cards is the first original episode of Netflix in the US, starring Kevin Spacey. The show has won nine nominations for the Emmy Award and won the Best Director Award and the Best Choice Award. The show focuses on the protagonist Francis Underwood, telling the story of his power at the White House. After several rounds of fierce competition, the birth of the new President of the United States, Francis, the party’s majority party whip, contributed. Francis thought he would sit tight in the position of Secretary of State but unexpectedly miscalculated. He firmly believes that the newly elected president and his aides have betrayed themselves and are tempted to use all means to fight retaliation in order to climb the summit of power. He is well versed in conspiracy, good at using a variety of contacts and resources to achieve their own goals. There are four main characters close to Francis: his wife Claire Underwood, female reporter Zoe Barnes, emerging MP Peter Russo and chief of staff Doug Stamper. Claire and Francis get married not only because they are like-minded, but also because of the latter’s power