'House of Cards' Review: Scandals and Power Trips Rejuvenate Season 2

Editor's Note: Beware of spoilers. This is part three of Mashable's three-part review of season two. Part three covers episodes 8 to 13. Read part one and part two.

It's not what you'd anticipate a U.S. vice-president saying, even if just in private: "Come and visit me when I'm in prison," Frank Underwood told his equally conniving wife Claire, when she asked what she could do to thwart exposure of their corruption.

More vulnerable than ever in the final six episodes of House of Cards' sophomore season, the Underwoods are coping with the threat of their downfall with dark humor, a surprising sexual outlet, as well as intensified plans to use enemies and allies as political scapegoats. Read more...