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The opening scenes at the retreat were described as "goofy" by some reviewers, though they served to highlight the shadowy, ritualistic nature of Washington's elite power structures.

Kevin Spacey (Frank Underwood), Robin Wright (Claire Underwood) House of Cards recap: Season 5, Episode 8 House of Cards 5x8

Doug struggles with the shift in power, feeling sidelined while Frank is away and Claire is making executive decisions. Critical Reception and Themes The opening scenes at the retreat were described

The mission is to build a consensus among the nation's elite to back his continued presidency despite his current tenuous standing. On IMDb , user reviews highlighted the return

On IMDb , user reviews highlighted the return of Raymond Tusk and Kevin Spacey's performance, though some found the subplot with the Russian ship to be convoluted. Technical Summary Title Chapter 60 Season/Episode Season 5, Episode 8 Release Date May 30, 2017 Director Alik Sakharov Lead Actors

Frank travels to a private, all-male gathering called "Elysian Fields" (a fictionalized version of Bohemian Grove ) to secure support for the upcoming Ohio and Tennessee elections.

Claire works with Jane Davis to use the situation as leverage in trade negotiations with China.