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There are few television shows that peak my interest for their sophistication and elegance; this is one of them. Watching a chapter of House of Cards is like opening an old novel and breathing in the aroma it exudes. I find Congressman Underwood to be a simply delightful, more Machiavellian hybrid of David Bonior and Will McLean (of The Lords of Discipline).

In the title sequence there are dim, foggy views of California and contained in the shots are hints telling us what to expect of Chance. California is known as a state with a bright persona. Cable cars, the golden gate bridge, and sunshine adorn the landscape. While the series takes place in the jubilant state, it will not be so happy. We'll see how the series progresses but a show only displaying the negative won't lead to positive [reviews].

What is this show? It's when Ted (of better off Ted) and Jo (of scrubs) team up in a legal comedy, and it's fantastic. Episodes are short, thirty minute bursts rather than the usual hour long USA headliners. This gives it the curse of being short but the blessing of cutting all of the useless drama that most shows deal with and focus on the plot and character development with comedy heavily sprinkled throughout. If you haven't seen the first episode, bench yourself and give it a try.