Before I begin, let me point out that this review contains spoilers. Obviously. So unless you want to ruin the whole season for yourself, stop reading now and go binge-watch Netflix. Seriously. Go do it now and then come back and read this.

As I completed my Sunday morning ritual of doing absolutely nothing but laying in bed and watching Netflix, I had no idea my day would take a very tragic turn. It happened suddenly. I had just finished a jaw-dropping episode of Netflix's original series House of Cards. I waited impatiently for the "next episode" button to appear onscreen. But ... it didn't. I panicked until I realized that I had just watched Episode 13, the last episode of the season. Once this realization hit me, I did what any level-headed Netflix addict would do: I panicked more. No more House of Cards for a year? What's even the point now? Hopefully, I'll get over this soon.

So now that the latest season is over, I started to really look back on it. At the center of this season was Frank Underwood's continued transformation as a persona and the challenges he faces as the current president and then candidate for the next election, as well as the focus on his and Claire's relationship. What I love most about this show is the way we see the character's evolve, and their relationships strengthen or deteriorate. So, let's take a look at what happened with all that in Season 3.

Over anything else, the transformation of Frank Underwood was the overarching theme of the season. The President of the United States. The most determined, ruthless, and cunning man on the show, he stops at nothing to get what he wants. But what does he truly want? He worked his way up to being President, disposing of anyone who got in his way, but that wasn't enough. He wants to go down in the history books. He wants to accomplish everything he could, all the while having undisputed control over his peers and his country.

The thirst for power completely changed Frank and made him ultimately lose everyone he was close to. He betrayed Jackie during the debate, embarrassing her and destroying her credibility, so she joined his opponent. He lost Remy, who was pushed too far and became tired of Frank's refusal to be anything other than condescending and unapologetic.

And most importantly, he became so distant to Claire, she left him. In the final scene of the season, Claire, the woman who helped Frank accomplish everything, finally stood up to him. Much like Frank had become a tyrant in his political career, he had become a tyrant in his marriage. Claire was trapped underneath the wrath of Frank, who became increasingly violent and angry as time went on.

Now, with his followers all having abandoned him, what will happen to Frank? I think this is the beginning of the end for him. Everything has been spiraling down for him, and Claire leaving him was probably the worst thing that could happen to him. As Frank said many times, Claire is the real reason he is as successful as he is.

In addition to Frank's relationships, there was plenty of other crazy things going on in this season to keep viewers interested. The friction with the Russians kept seeming like something terrible was going to happen, while Doug's recovery form his injury and pursuit of Rachel was both absorbing and disturbing. When he came back in the van and killed her, a major shift occurred. He had regained Frank's trust, and crossed a moral line. He had become like Frank.

Next season, we'll see a new Frank. A Frank that has lost everyone, except Doug. The election is coming up, and he will now be at a huge disadvantage. The question is: will Frank be able to overcome this next great obstacle, without Claire by his side? If anyone could, it's him.

TIme to start counting down the days until Season 4.