House of Cards vs Succession

House of Cards is heavier, more intricate and more original than Succession. Both are glossy.

House of Cards poster

House of Cards

Type and year
TV series · 2013
Length
6 seasons · 73 episodes · 50 min episodes
Rating
8.1
out of 10 on TMDB · 1,815 votes
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Succession

Type and year
TV series · 2018
Length
3 seasons · 28 episodes · 65 min episodes
Rating
8.0
out of 10 on TMDB · 242 votes

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Characteristics, side by side

House of CardsSuccession

  • Pace
    SlowFast
  • Originality
    Tried & testedFresh & original
  • Wholesomeness
    UnsavouryWholesome
  • Weightiness
    LightHeavy
  • Realism
    ImaginaryRealistic
  • Intricacy
    SimpleIntricate
  • Linearity
    SurrealLinear
  • Style and visuals
    GrittyGlossy
  • Scale
    EnclosedBig & varied
  • Emotional punch
    Emotionally undemandingEmotive & stirring

Taste attributes

Both

  • Drama
  • Glossy
  • Complex relationship

Only House of Cards

  • Political
  • Thriller
  • Fresh & original
  • Unsavoury
  • Heavy
  • Intricate
  • Linear
  • Emotive & stirring
  • All consuming quest
  • Deep rivalry
  • Injustice/tragedy/vengeance
  • Rescue/escape/jeopardy

Only Succession

  • Comedy
  • Light

Genres

Both

  • Drama

Only House of Cards

None.

Only Succession

  • Comedy

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