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How "House of Cards" helped remake TV

Mar 3, 2016
The fourth season of "House of Cards" drops Friday on Netflix.
"House of Cards" displayed on several television screens. 
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Netflix wants to be global

Jul 15, 2015
The streaming service is already in 50 countries and wants to expand rapidly.

HBO Now's impact on 'Game of Thrones'

Apr 13, 2015
"Game of Thrones" is the most pirated show in existence. Will HBO Now help or hurt?

What happens at Netflix when House of Cards goes live

Feb 27, 2015
A dispatch from the Netflix war room during last season's launch.

What net neutrality might mean for 'House of Cards'

Feb 27, 2015
The FCC will watch for glitches, but keeping up with demand is the real test.

House of Cards showrunner talks secrets, money and art

Feb 26, 2015
Beau Willimon talks about writing a show whose success revolves around secrecy.

5 numbers that matter to the 'House of Cards' creator

Jul 23, 2014
Beau Willimon spends almost no time with Netflix's legendary stockpiles of data.

For public good, not for profit.

PODCAST: Dealing with high frequency trading

Apr 1, 2014
Retail store are looking to get more foot traffic with cell phone charging stations. And Netflix gets Frank Underwood to lobby for them.

Netflix deploys Frank Underwood

Apr 1, 2014
Kevin Spacey helped Netflix lobby Maryland for tax breaks

House of Cards is a huge hit in China

Feb 28, 2014
China allows a show about U.S. corruption to breach the "Great Firewall."