“House of Cards” has always moved at a very fast pace, introducing changes at the blink of an eye and taking characters out of the picture at the most surprising moments. Most fans of the show have gotten used to this style at this point, and these are exactly the kinds of developments that everyone expects to see in the next season. However, some rumors about season 5 of the show claim that it might come with a few more drastic changes, ultimately leading up to a grand finale.
Frank Underwood has been a very controversial character, and the subject of some heated discussions about the show in general. We constantly keep discovering new things about the personality of the protagonist, and despite his cold, calculating nature, he can also be a bit of a wildcard at times. The last episodes of the show saw him getting into a deep conflict with his wife Claire, and some publications claim that this could all reach a tipping point in season 5 when Claire decides to take matters into her own hands.
Frank’s wife has been shown to share many similar traits with her husband, including her thoughtful approach to everything. It’s not out of the question for her to take even more drastic measures when she feels that she can benefit from a situation, and this might include killing her own husband if the current rumors are true.
Of course, it’s also possible that things could swing the other way around, with Frank Underwood regaining his spot as the President, and possibly even making up with his wife and putting the conflict behind the couple for good. There are also suggestions that the new season of the show could feature a mix of both ideas – it could start off with Frank reestablishing his superiority, only to be taken down with a backstab at the least expected moment.
In any case, various sources are claiming that season 5 is going to change the tone of the show in some regards. The news has seen some mixed reactions from fans of the show, as not everyone seems delighted by the idea of seeing more of Claire’s monologue moments, but there are also viewers claiming that the show needs to change its formula slightly in order to stay fresh, and this could be a great way to go about that.
The monologue segments were not a new/original idea on their own, as other shows have already featured similar plot devices in the past, but things took an interesting turn when Claire decided to join in. The showrunners have done some interesting experiments with breaking the fourth wall in general, and it would be curious to see how far they can take this concept for the new season as well. Some fans even claim that they would enjoy seeing this carried over to other characters and not just the protagonists themselves, but this could easily kill the idea quickly.
The main issue for fans of “House of Cards” right now is the potential of ending the show after season 5 is over. If Frank’s death really is planned for the new episodes, this is an obvious indication that the show is about to end for most fans; but there are also some who see it as an opportunity for a new beginning instead. According to those fans, the producers could make a great move by continuing the series with a focus on Claire as the new protagonist.