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On Inauguration Day, ‘House of Cards’ announces May return

This image released by Netflix shows Kevin Spacey as U.S. Congressman Frank Underwood, left, and Robin Wright as Claire Underwood in a scene from the Netflix original series, "House of Cards." The new original series arrived in one big helping _ all 13 episodes of its first season _ on the subscription streaming service on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, for viewers to enjoy, at their leisure, in the weeks, months or even years to come. (AP Photo/Netflix, Melinda Sue Gordon) (AP Photo/Netflix) -- 24Emmy Netflix via AP

By Associated Press

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — “House of Cards” will return in May for a fifth season.

The show’s Twitter account posted a video on Inauguration Day featuring an upside-down U.S. flag in front of the U.S. Capitol. The video ends with the date May 30. An upside-down flag is a signal of distress.

The show stars Kevin Spacey as President Frank Underwood and Robin Wright as his wife, first lady Claire Underwood.

The upcoming season will be the first under new co-showrunners Melissa James Gibson and Frank Pugliese. Former showrunner Beau Willimon stepped away from the role after last season.