The top-rating political drama in US that gives everyone a peek in the story of power, corruption and greed is now arriving in the Philippines starting May 28 via RTL CBS Entertainment Channel 53 via SKYcable SD Digital and also on channel 196 on HD. Premiering at 9:55PM, House of Cards will be introducing the viewers to the manipulative and power hungry Democrat and South Carolina’s 5th District Congressman named Francis Underwood.
House of Cards stars Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey and Golden Globe-winner Robin Wright who will be playing the role of Congressman Underwood and Claire respectively. Just like Francis, Claire is public figure who is the leader of Clean Water Initiative, a non-government organization. Both has ambition to elevate their status in their society which made them a strong tandem in doing their political manipulation. But behind their partnership lies secrets which both of them will forever keep to themselves that might lead to their destruction.
Developed and produced by Beau Willimon, House of Cards has earned several accolades including Wright’s Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a Television Drama, as well as Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series, and Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series. It was also honored as one of the American Film Institute’s TV Programs of the Year for 2013.
House of Cards also stars Kate Mara, Corey Stoll, Michael Kelly, Sakina Jaffrey, Kristen Connolly and Constance Zimmer. The political drama will open doors for TV series aficionados to enjoy a roller coaster of political manipulations, scandals, corruptions and greed that will surely make us enjoy each episode especially how Congressman Underwood give us a peek on his mind and how he do things.
Lastly, RTL CBS Entertainment distributor of House of Cards will also broadcast TV series and reality shows in the future including Under The Dome, Intelligence, Elementary, Beauty and the Beast, Star-Crossed and The Millers; talent competitions America’s Got Talent; and daily shows Entertainment Tonight and Late Show with David Letterman here in the Philippines via SKYcable Channel 53 on SD Digital and also on channel 196 on HD.
