Online movie giant Netflix accelerates its rollout of original programming with this new series from David Fincher (The Social Network). Kevin Spacey stars as an ambitious congressman who, when denied an expected Cabinet appointment, launches a series of back-door maneuvers to take down the president. Robin Wright co-stars as the schemer’s wife, and Kate Mara plays a young reporter chasing the scoop of a lifetime. In a treat for binge-watchers, all 13 episodes of the series’s first season will be released online at once to Netflix subscribers. Friday, Feb. 1, Netflix
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