According to the screenwriter Beau Willimon

Golden 2022-03-21 09:01:08

Screenwriter Bauer Willimon is satisfied with the subtext brought about by this long side weaving: "The small characters that you think are irrelevant in the first episode may return as the main character in the eighth episode. This is like a real life experience. Some people you think are indispensable at a certain moment, but 6 months later, you feel incredible about the feeling at that time. You are no longer forced to think about life in a concentrated attitude of 120 minutes, which helps You can think more accurately and deeply."
"Under normal circumstances, conspirators will not tell you directly about their motives, but in this way, this show nakedly shows you the process of'one accomplishment is successful.' "Willimon said, "This also prompts us to reflect on our expectations of the so-called'good people.' We always hope that our leaders are moral and behave properly. On the other hand, we expect them to be efficient. Both of these often Conflicts in practice, and want to do something, more or less always get involved in the gray area. Kevin Spacey is actually showing you how he achieved the set goal in an evil way and efficiently , Especially with his own rare humorous charm. To some extent, he best interprets the worst part of our human nature.
"We experience politics in our lives every day. We usually don't call it politics. But everyone’s life is actually political. "Willimon said, "Political people themselves are no different. They are also human beings and hope to be reunited with their families after work. They will also be angry, frustrated, and have a strong sense of insecurity. In many cases, politics is related to personal relationships. It is the art of using and controlling our irrational parts. The politics in this play not only takes place in the White House, but also takes place in the home, the bedroom, between lovers and friends, and political wrestling abounds. "

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