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    Netflix has a mess on its hands with the collapse of 'House of Cards'

    by David Ng and Meg James, Los Angeles Times Nov 06, 2017 4 minutes

    When "House of Cards" debuted in 2013, it catapulted Netflix to a new level of Hollywood recognition and acclaim. The dark political series about an unscrupulous Washington power couple became Netflix's first breakout hit, planting a flag for the streaming service in the competitive world of original TV programming.

    But just as its protagonist Frank Underwood fell ignominiously from power last season, the series itself has collapsed in scandalous fashion following allegations around actor Kevin Spacey, who has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by numerous men, including employees on the show.

    Netflix isn't the only company left holding the bag. Media Rights Capital is the production company that owns the series and licenses it to Netflix. Since news about

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