Netflix released today a new promotional poster for its original drama series House of Cards (right; click for larger image) while at the same time announcing that the entire first season of 13 episodes will premiere on February 1st, 2013, exclusively on the video streaming service. (Netflix has already committed to producing a second season.)
Based on the Michal Dobbs trilogy of political thrillers that begins with House of Cards, Kevin Spacey stars as Francis Underwood, the House Majority Whip — masterful, beguiling, charismatic and ruthless. His equally ambitious wife Claire (Robin Wright) is determined to see her husband get to the top.
Written by Beau Willimon, the first two episodes are directed by David Fincher.
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House of Cards
Michael Dobbs
When Francis Urquhart decides to fight for the ultimate political job — Prime Minister — he issues no challenge to the present incumbent. Instead, using the ammunition of political secrets he's acquired over the years as Chief Whip, he begins a silent, deadly campaign to eliminate every other candidate in any way he can — including murder. Mattie Storin, a young woman journalist, is the only one to sense Urquhart's terrifying self-interest and intent — but to take him on she must range herself against the most powerful men in the country.
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