Ep 4. Episode 4

Frank Underwood is still dealing with the aftermath of his decision to kill Zoe Barnes, but he has bigger problems on his plate in season 3 of The House of Cards Trilogy. In Episode 4, tensions reach a boiling point between the President and his Russian counterpart, Viktor Petrov.

The episode begins with Frank and his team preparing for a meeting with Petrov, who has landed in Washington, D.C., for peace talks. Frank is hoping to broker a deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, and he's determined to put Petrov in his place along the way. The two leaders meet for a tense, heated exchange, with Frank trying to outmaneuver Petrov at every turn.

Meanwhile, Claire is busy working on her own agenda. She meets with members of the UN Security Council, trying to drum up support for a resolution that would hold Russia accountable for its actions in the Middle East. But her efforts are complicated when a group of protesters show up outside the building, calling for her resignation. The pressure is starting to get to Claire, and she's finding it harder and harder to juggle her own ambitions with her role as First Lady.

As the peace talks continue, tensions between Petrov and Frank escalate. Frank makes a bold move, threatening to cut off Russia's oil supply unless Petrov agrees to the terms of the peace deal. But Petrov isn't one to be threatened, and he responds in kind, by threatening to reveal secrets about Frank's past. The two leaders stand at a stalemate, each waiting for the other to make the first move.

Back at the White House, things are just as tense. Doug Stamper is struggling to keep things under control, particularly when it comes to Rachel Posner. He's determined to protect her from Frank's enemies, but Rachel is proving to be a difficult subject. She's still struggling to come to terms with what happened to her, and she's determined to stay off the grid. But Doug can't let her go – not when there are people out there who want to use her to take down Frank.

The episode ends with Frank and Petrov at an impasse. Everything is hanging in the balance, and the fate of the peace talks – and Frank's presidency – are in jeopardy. But Frank is determined to come out on top, no matter the cost. He knows that he's playing a dangerous game, but he's willing to risk everything to win. Whether he succeeds or fails, one thing is clear – the path to victory will be paved with betrayal and bloodshed.

Overall, Episode 4 of season 3 of The House of Cards Trilogy is a tense, gripping installment that sets the stage for even more drama to come. The performances are top-notch, with Kevin Spacey and Lars Mikkelsen delivering powerhouse performances as Frank and Petrov, respectively. The tension is palpable throughout, and the stakes are higher than ever before. Fans of the show will be on the edge of their seats, eager to see what happens next.