How Shakespeare & History Make 'House of Cards' Such an Addicting Series

With House of Cards season five currently available on Netflix, the show's loyal devotees can once again catch Frank Underwood mid-schemes and plots in his attempts to take over the world. While the gripping storyline, talented cast and sound directorial leadership all play into the program's veritable success, an instructional video has recently surfaced, which goes on to explain its rabid appeal. In relation to Shakespeare, the video alludes to the show's hyperreal usage of tragedy and even co...