Watching television comes with its own share of woes, especially when your favourite TV show decides to take a break between seasons. And for some of us, this break is even worse than your girlfriend asking you to go on a break. So when ‘House of Cards' took a season long hiatus, the entire country went into a state of panic. You must be living under a rock if you haven't watched the last four seasons of ‘House Of Cards'. This show kept us hooked to cut-throat politics and power-hungry drama, and got us to binge-watch it, literally. This award-winning show always kept us at the edge of our seats wondering who Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) will betray next. What is his next plan? And so on. 

Before the premiere of House Of Cards Season 5 on Saturday, 3rd June, 5 PM onwards only on Zee Café; we present nine mind-blowing facts about your favorite show. Read on, and you'll definitely get hooked to it, more than ever!  

1. No Spacey, No House Of Cards

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According to insiders, if the lead star of ‘House of Cards' Kevin Spacey had not signed on, there would have been no show. The makers were so insistent on casting Spacey that they were considering dumping the show, had he not come on board! Wow!

2. ‘House Of Cards’ Is Based On A 1990 BBC Miniseries 

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Did you know ‘House of Cards’ is actually based on a 1990 BBC miniseries of the same name? The four-episode series took place in the time period following Margaret Thatcher’s tenure as Prime Minister. 

3. ‘House Of Cards’ Author Served In The Parliament 

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The author of ‘House of Cards’-Michael Dobbs served as Thatcher’s chief of staff from 1986 to 1987, and the deputy chairman of the Conservative Party from 1994 to 1995. 

4. There Is A Real-Life Married Couple Too In The Show

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Did you know actors Michael Gill and Jayne Atkinson, who play President Garrett Walker and Secretary of State Cathy Durant, respectively, are married in real life. And the best part is that director David Fincher didn't know until they were setting up credits for the episode.

5. Once, Spacey Got Burnt During The Shoot

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Kevin Spacey is quite a daredevil in real life too. While shooting promotional stills, Spacey had to hold a burning flag, but ended up burning his hand. He was forced to wear a bandage, which is why Underwood conveniently burns his hand with coffee and wears a bandage in episode nine.

6. Great Acting Was Offered More Screen Time 

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The character of young prostitute Rachel Posner, played by Rachel Brosnahan, wasn't initially intended to develop much further in the series, but creator and writer Beau Willimon loved her acting so much that he decided to give her more depth later on.

7. A Library Was Used As A Hotel For Shooting

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The beautiful Hotel Cotesworth, where Claire Underwood throws a fabulous gala, was actually shot in a library in Maryland. 

8. Every Cast Member Was Their First Choice

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We must give it to the casting director of this brilliantly executed show. Did you know every cast member from the lead actor to the supporting cast were all first choices? 

9. ‘House Of Cards’ Developed Without A Network

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David Fincher and Kevin Spacey (who is also an executive producer on the series) began developing House of Cards without a network commitment.

Interesting, right? So, if you've binge-watched all the last four seasons already, there's good news for you. 

The ferocious Frank Underwood is coming to India with the television premiere of House Of Cards Season 5 on Saturday, 3rd June, 5 PM onwards, only on Zee Café!

This home-made terror will soon take over the world. So, grab a tub of popcorn and get ready for some legendary Underwood action.