TV series
House of Cards
1990, English, on BBC One. Created by Andrew Davies.
He had Number 10 Downing Street in his hand!
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1990
Absolute Cinema
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8.1/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch House of Cards
House of Cards is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and BritBox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Part 4
Aired 9 December 1990
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Andrew DaviesCreator
- Ian RichardsonFrancis Urquhart · 4 ep
- Susannah HarkerMattie Storin · 4 ep
- Miles AndersonRoger O'Neill · 4 ep
- Alphonsia EmmanuelPenny Guy · 4 ep
- Malcolm TierneyPatrick Woolton · 4 ep
- Diane FletcherElizabeth Urquhart · 4 ep
- William ChubbJohn Krajewski · 4 ep
- David LyonHenry Collingridge · 4 ep
- Isabelle AmyesAnne Collingridge · 4 ep
- James VilliersCharles Collingridge · 4 ep
- Christopher OwenPeter McKenzie · 4 ep
- Damien ThomasMichael Samuels · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 November 1990
- Last aired
- 9 December 1990
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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What House of Cards is based on
House of Cards is based on House of Cards, a 1989 novel by Michael Dobbs, published by HarperCollins.
Novel · 1989
House of Cards
By Michael Dobbs
Published by HarperCollins
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House of Cards: quick answers
Is House of Cards worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of House of Cards are there?
House of Cards has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is House of Cards finished?
Yes. House of Cards ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is House of Cards on?
House of Cards is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and BritBox in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
House of Cards parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
House of Cards is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like House of Cards?
If you liked House of Cards, try The Final Cut, The Game, The State Within.
Who created House of Cards?
House of Cards was created by Andrew Davies and stars Ian Richardson, Susannah Harker, Miles Anderson.
What is House of Cards based on?
House of Cards is based on House of Cards, a 1989 novel by Michael Dobbs, published by HarperCollins.