10 Devastating TV Show Moments That Came Out Of Nowhere
7. Frank Kills Zoe - House Of Cards
In a better time before we knew Kevin Spacey was just another in a long line of Hollywood perverts, House of Cards was running strong as among the best shows on Netflix. The opening to Season 2 of the show cemented that reputation after a stellar first season, with the most dramatic moment coming when Frank murders Zoe.
Until this point, Zoe had been a main character, the typical snoopy reporter drawing uncomfortably close to the truth. Frank seemed to have just resolved the issue by agreeing with Zoe to wipe the slate and have a ‘fresh start’.
However, as she continues to inquire about Russo’s death, Frank recognises the need for her death, and lures her into running after him, before giving her a death by train. It’s devastatingly sudden and intense, and a poignant reminder that as charismatic Frank is, our protagonist is an inexcusable dick. It’s House of Cards at his finest, and even when you know the murder is coming it still cuts deep.