People can’t get enough political debauchery. Their obsession with scandals and foul playis reflected in movies, television shows and literature. It permeates all forms of media. It’s everywhere, and people can’t get enough.
So naturally, they crave more Frank Underwood. Although the Season 2 premiere of Netflix’s “House of Cards” is still a couple months away, the online network is already bringing a third season to the table.
“Our intent is that the show keep going for sure,” said Ted Sarandos, chief content officer for Netflix. “It was not our intent that it just run for two seasons.” As Sarandos wrapped up his keynote address at this weekend’s 2013 Film Independent Forum, he added that Netflix is eager to make more “House of Cards,” and that “talks are in progress right now.”
Although Sarandos’ address indicated otherwise, Netflix originally committed to making two 13-episode seasons of the political drama. Creator Beau Willimon said he would be interested in possibility of additional seasons, but co-executive producer Rick Cleveland said earlier this month that he believed the show would end after episode 26.
“‘House of Cards’ is only going to go a second seasons and I think that’s it,” Cleveland said. “Kevin Spacey likes to do movies, and Robin Wright likes to do movies.”
But “House of Cards” is a different beast. The entire season is available to watch upon its premiere. Netflix’s Watch Instantly platform has changed the way viewers watch and perceive television. The two shouldn’t even be classified together. Television and original Netflix content are separate entities. There’s no reason Netflix should not produce a third season of “House of Cards.” Where else are we supposed to get a daily dose of dirty political games?
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