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Originally Posted by Paedantic Basterd
I barely understand what goes on in the US version, even with all my next-door-neighbor exposure to their political shenanigans, let alone the British version.
Kevin Spacey (whom I love, generally) is ruthless and power-hungry for 5 seasons, even though he kind of accomplished the obvious series-arc goal in the second season. It's hard to watch him continue to connive and simper when there's not that much left to be earned by doing so.
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I'm not aware how Spacey plays it, but Sir Ian Richardson (RIP) talks to the audience, more or less telling them what's going on - "Prime Minister's Question Time: a chance to do some damage" etc, and I don't think it's perhaps as mired in the political element as the US one might be. It's pretty straightforward once you understand the nature of any leadership challenge won and then held onto with an iron fist. I defy anyone not to be gripped by it. It's classic British drama.