Why One 6-Season Netflix Masterpiece Still Isn’t Available To Some Viewers

The success of House of Cards proved that Netflix’s binge-watching approach could work. The show, with its six seasons and 73 episodes of political drama, was a huge $100 million risk for the company – it was the first time a streaming service had committed to two full seasons without even filming a pilot episode. This gamble paid off immediately: Netflix gained three million new subscribers worldwide in early 2013, and its stock price jumped 24% after the show premiered. Even after controversy surrounding the lead actor in 2017, the series continued successfully by shifting the focus to Claire Underwood (Robin Wright), ultimately concluding the story in 2018. Despite being the show that proved streaming could compete with traditional television – earning the first major Emmy for an online-only program – many viewers can no longer access House of Cards.








