10 Most Shocking House Of Card Moments

House of Cards was a huge gamble for online streaming service Netflix when they first announced plans for a commitment of a $100 million 26-episode run of the political drama. Despite the likes of David Fincher and Kevin Spacey being involved, there was nothing to say that audiences would respond to the story of the ambitious and ruthless majority whip for the United States House of Representatives who had his eyes set on a much larger prize. They did however, and the stage was set for a wealth of original programming on Netflix, including the likes of Orange is the New Black and upcoming Marvel shows Daredevil and A.K.A. Jessica Jones. Thanks to House of Cards, Netflix is now a force to be reckoned with. What makes the show so great isn't just the fantastic team behind the cameras and the superb actors in front of them; it's the insane and shocking twists which come out of the writer's room. They help to make House of Cards one of the most must-watch shows on TV, regardless of how interested or knowledgeable you are about American politics. Here, you will find just ten of the most surprising moments in the three season history of House of Cards. Needless to say, major spoilers follow for the critically acclaimed series!