Set in contemporary Washington, D.C., “House of Cards” follows the tale of Frank Underwood, a shrewd and merciless politician, along with his equally ambitious wife, Claire, as they relentlessly pursue power and control. This dark political drama delves into the murky realms of ambition, manipulation, and moral decay in today’s capital. “House of Cards” is a reimagining of an earlier BBC miniseries, itself adapted from Michael Dobbs’ novel.