House of Cards
drama
political
thriller
165
Masterclass
Measurably increases domain knowledge or cognitive capacity
Score Breakdown
Cognitive Stimulation/50
44
Educational Value/50
37
Craft & Quality/50
43
Cinematic Score/50
43
IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4)
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The TVI Take
Multiple Emmy nominations and the show that launched Netflix original programming. Kevin Spacey as a ruthless congressman who manipulates his way to the presidency.
High cognitive demands from the Machiavellian scheming and fourth-wall breaks. Educational value from the political process, even as it exaggerates. Changed how television was distributed and consumed.
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