By John Glenday

Hit political drama House of Cards is set to return for a fifth season after Netflix confirmed it has commissioned new episodes for 2016 however the show’s creator and showrunner Beau Willimon will not return.

This will see Kevin Spacey resume his role as duplicitous politician Frank Underwood although he will have to do without showrunner Willimon, who is quitting the show.

In a statement Netflix said: “Prior to its fourth season premiere, Netflix and [producers] Media Rights Capital are thrilled to announce that House of Cards will return for a fifth season in 2017.

“Concurrent with the renewal, creator and showrunner Beau Read full story ›

Source: The Drum