Netflix briefly posts House of Cards season 3

Fan art of 'House of Cards' protagonist Francis Underwood
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Update: It was, apparently, an error. After 15 minutes or so, Netflix pulled 10 episodes of House of Cards' third season. But it wasn't a total loss; fans desperate for a taste can look at a screengrab of the new episode descriptions.

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Good news, House of Cards fans: the wait for season 3 just got a lot shorter. Today, without any ceremony, Netflix posted 10 episodes from House of Cards' new season, which was originally slated to drop on February 27. They're available on Netflix right now.

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What happened? No one really knows yet. It could be an early Valentine's Day present from Netflix to its subscribers; it could be a glitch. In any case, the season could get pulled at any moment, so start binge-watching now.

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Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.