House of Cards (US)
dramathriller
120
Competent
Engages without demanding much — watchable and reasonably crafted
Score Breakdown
Cognitive Stimulation/50
30
Educational Value/50
26
Craft & Quality/50
36
IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4)
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The TVI Take
A Machiavellian politician schemes his way to the presidency. The early seasons are well-crafted and Kevin Spacey's performance is exceptional.
Educational about Washington political procedure in a simplified form. Later seasons decline after the political landscape changed and after Spacey's removal. The first two seasons are the show's achievement.
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