4. Freddy
Freddy’s BBQ Joint provided an interesting insight into the character of Frank Underwood during season one, as the then House Majority Whip frequented the run down eatery on a regular basis (perhaps a sign that he hadn’t fully left his humble beginnings behind him).
In season two, Reg E. Cathey is given the opportunity to take on an even larger role in the series as Freddy when the press finds out about his relationship with the Vice President. As a result, we briefly get a glimpse into his life away from cooking ribs, and the way he’s utilised in the second season is brilliant. The way his storyline ultimately resolves itself is more than a little…well, you’ll have to watch in order to find out how that sentence ends! Needless to say, it’s superbly done.
