Why did Claire poison Tom?

Why did Claire poison Tom?

He just wasn't enough of a man to admit that during their fight. She wanted to be proven wrong. She wanted him to give her that power but she knew he wouldn't. And that's her point.

What happened to Tom Hammerschmidt in House of Cards?

Tom Hammerschmidt Unfortunately, just as he seemed to finally be getting close to proving all of the Underwoods' crimes, Claire had him assassinated. As if his death wasn't sad enough, he's shot in the back of the head while trying to comfort his dog from the presence of a gunman.

Does Claire sleep with Tom?

Towards the end of Season 4, Claire and Tom sleep together — which has probably been a long time coming. ... However, it is a scene between them in the Season 3 finale that motivates Claire to walk out on Frank in that big confrontation.

Who is the leak in House of Cards?

Rogue Frank was his own leak, fueling his own scandal all along. Up until now, the reports of Underwood's devious rise to America's highest office haven't gotten in his way because Doug Stamper (Michael Kelly) has been so thorough.

Who is the father of Claire Underwood's baby?

Later, in “Chapter 71,” we learn the real truth about everyone's parentage. Yes, Claire is pregnant with the late Frank Underwood's (Kevin Spacey) child, but that's not the only mommy shocker. Duncan isn't Annette's child at all — his biological mother is a housekeeper who had a one-night fling and became pregnant.

What happens to Peter Russo?

Russo died of carbon monoxide poisoning in his garage in what appeared to police and the media to have been a suicide, preventing him from revealing Underwood's corruption.

Who are Duncan's parents on house of cards?

Duncan Shepherd is the son of Annette Shepherd and the nephew of Bill Shepherd.

What is Will Conway hiding?

After a bit of digging, Frank uncovers Conway's secret. The Republican nominee used the fictional search engine Pollyhop to target individual voters and tailor his image to fit the needs of almost anyone.

Who was the leak to Tom Hammerschmidt?

2 Answers. In the last episode (S05E13) Frank explains to Claire that he was the leak to Tom Hammerschmidt because he saw that nobody was going to stop and eventually enough information would get out that he would constantly be questioned.

Is Duncan Underwood's son?

Later, in “Chapter 71,” we learn the real truth about everyone's parentage. Yes, Claire is pregnant with the late Frank Underwood's (Kevin Spacey) child, but that's not the only mommy shocker. Duncan isn't Annette's child at all — his biological mother is a housekeeper who had a one-night fling and became pregnant.

Who is Tom Hammerschmidt on 'House of cards'?

• Tom Hammerschmidt was portrayed by Boris McGiver in Seasons 1, 2, 4 and 5 of House of Cards. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.

What happened to Tom Yates on 'House of cards'?

• It is only after Yates got fired by Underwood that they talk face to face, with Yates's words giving her the motivation to leave Frank. Tom Yates was portrayed by Paul Sparks in Season 3 of House of Cards. He reappears in Season 4 and builds an affair with Claire approved by Frank.

Who are the actors in the House of cards?

• House of Cards: Created by Beau Willimon. With Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Kevin Spacey, Justin Doescher. A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.

Who is Doug Stamper on 'House of cards'?

• The most consequential character on House of Cards outside of Frank and Claire, Doug Stamper spent years by Frank's side as his unquestioningly loyal right-hand man after Frank helped him get sober. Doug killed Rachel Posner to protect Frank's secrets, and would seemingly off anyone else if need be.