I’m just getting my hand dealt as I’m on episode 2 but that’s all what appears on my viewing screen as this season starts out ready for me to fold. A matter of fact episode 2 is enough to close the deck if I hadn’t seen how the other seasons came back winning. Without Kevin Spacey on the scene it’s as if all the aces have disappeared from the deck and I’ll be lucky if a King or Queen shows up. Claire’s character alone isn’t compelling and the other characters don’t have me just staying. Who knows a whole new deck might just appear with exciting new cards that will up my bet but up to know I’ll just hold.
** 1/2 – It’s not awful but no comparison to the previous season(s) yet. I added a 1/2 star for nostagic purposes.