Wikipedia:Good article reassessment/Frank Underwood (House of Cards)/1

Frank Underwood (House of Cards)

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Result: Withdrawn reassessment. GA review has resumed with another reviewer. DragonZero (Talk · Contribs) 08:09, 19 February 2014 (UTC)

Basically, I feel that the current version of the article meets WP:WIAGA at this time. In about 3 weeks there will be a lot more information on the internet about this show, since season 2 is about to be released, but as of today, the current version of this article constitutes a WP:GA for this subject. The reviewer took the fairly harsh action of failing this after my first attempt to respond to his concerns did not meet with his approval. However, I find his continued concerns beyond the intent of WIAGA. His current complaints mainly involve the propriety of the current version of the WP:LEAD, which is 1866 characters of an article that is 10376 characters of readable prose. At 17.98% of the length of the article, it might be a bit lengthy for the current development of the article. However, the current complaints are about the LEAD being underdeveloped in different respects. I disagree with each. The main issues are as follows (section by section):

1. Underwood vs. Urquhart (claimed not to be in the lead): The LEAD currently says "He is the series protagonist and is a variation of Francis Urquhart, the main character from the British novel and television series House of Cards from which the American Netflix series is adapted." I leave the degree of variation to the main body for now.
2. Background and description (not a concise summary and lead does not give due weight): LEAD currently states "Underwood is from Gaffney, South Carolina. He graduated from The Sentinel, a fictionalized version of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and Harvard Law School. Much of Underwood's dialogue throughout the series is presented in a direct address to the audience, a narrative technique that breaks the fourth wall. The character speaks in a southern dialect." as well as discusses the antihero element in "He is one of the several 21st century antiheros..."
3. Season 1 (not a concise summary and lead does not give due weight): "During season 1, he is a Democratic Majority Whip in the United States House of Representatives", In addition since this was all written based on season 1 "The character has been described as evil, conniving and even Machiavellian while receiving significant critical praise. The quest for and rise to power of this character is considered intriguing. He is one of the several 21st century antiheros that have thrived on television to much critical acclaim. Underwood is said to depict the ubiquitous vicious, powerful and corrupt politician." all describes season 1.
4. Critical response (not a concise summary and lead does not give due weight): LEAD says "Spacey shared the distinction of being among the first three leading web television roles to be nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards when the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on July 18, 2013. Spacey's portrayal of Underwood is the only to earn a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series nomination. The character has also been Golden Globe Award- and SAG Award-nominated."
5. Section Season 2 needs to be fixed: This will be actionable in three weeks when there are reliable sources regarding season 2, but the article passes WIAGA based on the season 1 content.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 19:18, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

• I would like to withdraw this reassessment since the closure has been reverted.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 06:53, 21 January 2014 (UTC)