With this longer gap between seasons and the current political climate, House of Cards Season 4 feels like a lifetime ago. Four months into Trump's tenure, Season 5 of the Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright series will premiere to give viewers a break from reality. House of Cards Season 4 premiers in March 2016, during a time when Donald Trump's presidency seems unlikely to most. And this House of Cards Season 4 recap will get you into fighting shape for when the Underwoods attempt to win the White House.

With Season 5 premiering on May 30, you'll want to refresh your memory of Underwoods' journey last season and how Frank finally began to view Claire as his equal. For better or for worse, pair was back together and more united than ever by the end of Season 4 of House of Cards. Yet, after Claire walks out on Frank in Season 3 of House of Cards, Netflix series explores what a world where Frank and Claire Underwood aren't unite looks like. When a power couple like Underwoods break apart, it feels like the end of an era.

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