UK USA similarities

UK	USA	Similarity	Differences
Francis Urquhart	Francis Underwood	Both share first name and last initial. Both are betrayed by their party leader after wanting to become foreign secretary (secretary of state American equivalent) Both of them take their revenge. Underwood might be derived from the name Urquhart which is "variously translated from the Gaelic, including 'woodside', or 'by a rowan wood', or 'fort on a knoll' ("Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia" by George Way, 1998) Both "break the fourth wall" by talking direct to the viewing audience through the camera. They both have an assassination attempt on them.	Different second name (though may be derivative, see similarities). Urquhart is from a very privileged family, while Underwood had to work his way up. Underwood survives the assassination attempt, while Urquhart does not.
Elizabeth Urquhart	Claire Underwood	Both are Francis's wife and strongest supporter.	Names.
Henry Collingridge	Garret Walker	Both are leaders of their countries. Both betray Francis on their promise.	Names.
Mattie Storin	Zoe Barnes	Journalists Both young and new on their beats, both door-step Francis to create a mutually beneficial relationship with him as a confidential source Both have affairs with Francis Both are murdered by Francis	Names.
Roger O'Neill	Peter Russo	Both are made servants for Francis. Both have drug problems. Both are murdered by Francis when they are no longer of use.	Names. Roger O'Neill holds no elected office, while Peter Russo is a U.S. Representative.
Tim Stamper	Doug Stamper	Surnames. Both help Francis gain power.	Surnames Tim Stamper is an elected Member of Parliament, while Doug Stamper worked as Frank's chief of staff. Tim Stamper is murdered by Francis.