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Actress Molly Parker doesn't need you to like her characters

Canadian actress Molly Parker (House of Cards, Twtch City, Deadwood) on the appeal of imperfect characters and her new role in Harper Regan.

Whether you know Canadian actress Molly Parker as congresswoman Jackie Sharpe on House of Cards, or from her other roles on Rare Birds, Twitch City or Deadwood, one thing is clear: she doesn't need you to like her. 

Parker joins guest host Allan Hawco to discuss the appeal of playing complex, imperfect women, and her upcoming stage role in the new production of Harper ReganThe tale of self discovery follows Parker's character a daughter, wife and mother who walks away from her life after hearing of her father's impending death. 

*Click on the listen button above to hear the full segment (audio runs 17:46) 

Molly Parker and Allan Hawco escape Studio Q to pose in front of the greats. (Fabiola Carletti/CBC)