House of Cards: The Controversial Ending
A recent study has identified the conclusion of the popular Netflix series House of Cards as one of the most disappointing in television history. The show, which debuted in 2013, revolved around the character Frank Underwood, portrayed by Kevin Spacey, a manipulative US congressman.
Following allegations of sexual assault against Spacey in 2017, Netflix severed ties with the actor, leading to significant changes in the production of the final season. The sixth and last season of the series was shortened to eight episodes from the usual 13, culminating in an ending that left both viewers and critics unsatisfied.
House of Cards Final Season Analysis
The study, conducted by Vape Superstore, analyzed data from IMDb to gauge fan reactions to the show’s ending. Despite the first season receiving an impressive rating of 8.4, the final season’s rating plummeted to just 4.28, indicating a stark decline in viewer satisfaction.
House of Cards Ending Recap (Spoilers)
In the concluding season of House of Cards, Claire Underwood assumes the role of US President after her husband Frank’s resignation. However, due to Spacey’s departure, the storyline took a dramatic turn with Frank’s character being killed off early in the season.
The narrative shifted to a new conflict involving the Shepherd family and a series of revelations about Frank’s will, ultimately leading to a tense confrontation between Claire and Doug Stamper, one of Frank’s closest allies.
The season culminates in a gripping finale where Claire confronts Doug, who confesses to poisoning Frank and attempts to harm her. The show ends with the exposure of an assassination plot against Claire.
TV Series with Controversial Endings
House of Cards is not alone in facing backlash for its finale. Other series like Killing Eve and Game of Thrones also experienced significant gaps between their highest and lowest-rated episodes. Despite differing fan opinions, these shows sparked intense discussions and debates among viewers.
Full List of Concluded TV Series:
- House of Cards
- Killing Eve
- Game of Thrones
- Two and a Half Men
- Dexter
- The Flash
- How I Met Your Mother
- True Blood
- Pretty Little Liars
- Westworld
Highly-Rated TV Series Finales
Several TV shows, including Parks and Recreation, Seinfeld, Fleabag, Succession, and BoJack Horseman, saw a rise in ratings over the course of their run. Comedy series like The Big Bang Theory and dramas like Breaking Bad and Mr. Robot were among the highest-rated shows in the survey.