In most settings, those who trust and do good for those they trust, will gain rewards. In their world of the Underwoods, those who trust are pawns in the whole scheme. They could be thrown away at the drop of a hat. I keep wondering if the fawning, sycophantic Doug Stamper is going to find the door at some point. He is so loyal, and yet we can see that his protecting Frank is actually getting on the President's nerves. This episode is excellent. Frank has recovered from his liver transplant and is back in the game. He needs to choose a Vice President, but his efforts are orchestrated and manipulative. He and Claire have put aside an effort to return to their sick marriage and are plotting to get a second term for Frank. Dirty tricks are taking place. Since Dunbar got taken down through her chance meeting with Frank's almost-assassin, he has a clear path to the nomination and can now focus his efforts on bringing down Conway, the wunderkind governor of New York. This, to me, is the best episode of the new season.
Review of Chapter 46
