Patrick looks ahead to what we might see in season 3 of stunning political drama, House Of Cards.

Warning: this article contains major spoilers forHouse Of Cardsseasons one and two.

Thank God for Netflix.

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Weekends get taken over by the oh-so-tempting next episode button and holidays are split-second affairs, consumed byBreaking Badmarathons.

I was introduced toHouse Of Cardsearly this spring and I finished it early this spring.

As the saying goes, when one door closes another one opens.

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So what can we expect fromHouse Of Cardsnext year now that the Underwoods are residing in the White House?

Before you sit down to watchHouse Of Cardsyou can easily draw up a tick-list of requisites.

Its such a wonderfully scathing look.

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Lastly, the metaphors and similes: Franks signature.

Now to gently guide him towards the rocks.

Frank Underwood is like a lion, he must use… no, Im not good at these.

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Ah, Miss Barnes and Congressman Russo.

WhatHouse Of Cardshas yet to do is show any cracks.

At no point has Frank contemplated what he has done or shown any remorse or upset.

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Now, we saw Dougs bloodied body lying on the forest floor and he just might not be dead.

Doug was a slimy character but another one ofHouse Of Cards wretched characters.

Rachel now has her freedom but the question of how she will get away with Dougs murder remains.

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When the story of FBI informant Gavin Orsay first appeared I was quite baffled.

Undoubtedly, Gavins guinea pig has more charm than him.

What fate will season three bring little Cashew?

Robin Wright is a complete scene-stealer.

The question is, when will she crack?

Claires role was also expanded and we were given a fair bit of drama in her workplace, initially.

Raymond was surprisingly good at getting his way and sweet-talking the President though he was no match for Frank.

Read our reviews of House Of Cardsseason oneandseason two.