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Okay, Hear Me Out: Rachel Posner Deserved Better

Let's talk about House of Cards. We all loved it, right? Well, until… you know. But before all *that*, there was someone I always felt a little sorry for.

I'm talking about Rachel Posner. Remember her? The sweet, sometimes naive, girl caught in the undertow of Frank Underwood's ambition.

She Was Just Trying to Survive

Look, I know. She made some questionable choices. Falling for a manipulative power player like Doug Stamper? Not her finest moment.

But let's be real. Wouldn't *we* all be a little messed up if Doug Stamper was breathing down our necks? The man was intense!

She was just trying to make a living, find some stability. And maybe, just maybe, find a little happiness along the way.

My Unpopular Opinion: She Wasn't Weak

Some people see Rachel as weak. A victim. A pawn in Frank and Doug's twisted game.

I disagree. I think she was resilient. She kept trying to break free. She kept trying to reinvent herself, even when the odds were stacked against her.

Running away from Doug wasn't weakness, it was self-preservation!

Rachel Brosnahan Nailed the Role

And can we talk about Rachel Brosnahan for a second? She was fantastic! So much heart in that performance.

She really brought Rachel Posner to life. You could feel her vulnerability, her fear, but also her quiet strength.

Honestly, I think *she* deserved an Emmy just for portraying that character's emotional rollercoaster.

The Ending Was… Harsh

Okay, let's address the elephant in the room: Rachel's ending. It was… brutal.

Did she deserve that? Absolutely not! Did it make me want to throw my remote at the TV? You bet!

It felt like such a senseless waste. All that potential, gone. Just like that.

It was a dark ending for a dark show, sure. But it still stung. I was secretly hoping she would find a peaceful farm in the countryside. Maybe with some cute goats.

Let's Re-Write Her Story (In Our Heads)

So, in my own personal House of Cards fan fiction, Rachel gets a do-over.

She escapes Doug, starts a new life, opens a bakery. A *very* successful bakery, selling delicious pastries to happy customers.

And maybe, just maybe, she finds someone who actually deserves her. Someone who treats her with kindness and respect. Someone who doesn't stalk her and bury bodies in the woods.