I can’t recall another series I’ve abandoned mid-run like this one. Even shows I considered poorly done, such as "Dante's Cove" or "Game Of Thrones," I managed to finish. However, I watched the first season of this show up until Episode 10, when Frank killed Peter, and I simply couldn't continue. I removed the disc from the player and listed the series on Ebay for sale; I’ll let someone else deal with it. I have never encountered characters as morally bankrupt and evil as these (with perhaps Donald Trump being an exception). While some might assume that political maneuvering involves behavior like this, it's not believable that two people—Frank and Claire—could manipulate everyone around them to achieve their goals. There are certainly those who are easily misled, but not every person is so susceptible. The series attempts to convince us that they’re all the same, except for Frank and Claire. It’s just foolish. The creators of this show and Netflix need to provide viewers with a reason to keep watching beyond dreading what the main characters will do next. There was no indication that Frank and Claire were anything more than scheming, unpleasant people because the writing and, particularly, the direction offered nothing else. When central characters are portrayed so one-dimensionally, it becomes unwatchable; as an audience member, I had no expectation of any character’s positive development or realistic reactions to what was happening. Instead of killing Russo, Underwood could have helped him into rehab, which would have silenced him just as effectively. But for dramatic effect, they chose to kill him. What purpose did that serve? It made me cringe and confirmed that the show would continue down this path, with no possibility of anyone finding redemption. That said, the actors delivered outstanding performances, considering the poor material and direction they were given. However, even great acting has its limits. At one point, it seemed as though Claire might break free when she was involved with someone she connected with, but that didn’t last; she immediately reverted to her cold and heartless nature. I watch series to see characters evolve and learn about human behavior. I need a protagonist or at least a central figure who offers the potential for growth and/or redemption. This show provides neither. It's similar to "Dexter" years ago—why would anyone root for or want to follow a serial killer? I wouldn’t recommend this series. It will leave you feeling miserable and frustrated after each episode, with no sense of satisfaction for enduring it.

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