House of Cards
The Clues
The Setup (Clue 5)
A ruthless politician is passed over for a promised appointment
The Character (Clue 4)
He and his equally ambitious wife begin a calculated climb toward ultimate power
The Conflict (Clue 3)
The fourth wall breaks as he addresses the audience directly about his schemes
The Twist (Clue 2)
Washington D.C. becomes a chessboard and everyone is a piece to sacrifice
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Francis Underwood manipulates his way to the U.S. presidency from the House of Representatives