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House of Cards

8.019901 seasonTV-14TV SeriesWar & PoliticsComedyDrama

Frustrated at a new moderate Conservative government and deprived of a promotion to a senior position, chief whip Francis Urquhart prepares a meticulous plot to bring down the Prime Minister then to take his place.

DirectorPaul Seed
WritersMichael Dobbs·Andrew Davies
ProducerKen Riddington

Where to watch

ABC iviewABC iview
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Nov 18, 1990 8.8
E2
Part 2
Nov 25, 1990 8.9
E3
Part 3
Dec 2, 1990 9.1
E4
Part 4
Dec 9, 1990 9.6

Cast · Directed by Paul Seed

IRIan Richardson
Ian Richardson
Francis Urquhart
SHSusannah Harker
Susannah Harker
Mattie Storin
MAMiles Anderson
Miles Anderson
Roger O'Neill
AEAlphonsia Emmanuel
Alphonsia Emmanuel
Penny Guy
MTMalcolm Tierney
Malcolm Tierney
Patrick Woolton
DFDiane Fletcher
Diane Fletcher
Elizabeth Urquhart
WCWilliam Chubb
William Chubb
John Krajewski
DL
David Lyon
Henry Collingridge
IA
Isabelle Amyes
Anne Collingridge
JVJames Villiers
James Villiers
Charles Collingridge
CO
Christopher Owen
Peter McKenzie
DTDamien Thomas
Damien Thomas
Michael Samuels

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House of Cards — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams House of Cards?

House of Cards is streaming on ABC iview in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is House of Cards on Netflix?

No, House of Cards is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on ABC iview.

Is House of Cards on Amazon Prime Video?

No, House of Cards isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on ABC iview instead.

Where can I watch House of Cards for free?

House of Cards is available to stream free (with ads) on ABC iview in Australia.

How many seasons are in House of Cards?

House of Cards has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1990.

Are all episodes of House of Cards out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of House of Cards are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of House of Cards?

No — House of Cards ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is House of Cards based on?

House of Cards is based on House of Cards by Michael Dobbs.