House Of Cards Season 5: 23 Biggest WTF Moments

5. Claire Kills Tom

House of Cards Tom Yates Dead
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Tom Yates has long been a problematic figure around the White House, given his relationship with Claire, but the two did seem to genuinely care for another. That meant he stuck around, but in Season 5 he apparently outstayed his welcome.

Even with that, though, it was a huge shocker to see him die. Or rather, to see him die in this fashion. Engaging in what seems a routine steamy session with Claire, he's left confused - and so are we - as his life appears to start draining away, and eventually he dies.

We're left wondering just what the hell happened, before it's revealed she poisoned him beforehand, and then she simply leaves Mark Usher to clean up the naked, deceased mess.

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