Netflix typically does not offer a free trial in the United States. To watch Season 1 of the U.S. series legally, you generally need a Netflix subscription .
While there is no way to watch the entire first season of the U.S. version of House of Cards for free without a subscription, you can still find legal ways to watch the 1990 BBC original for free or use trials to catch the modern series.
If you are looking for the modern U.S. series starring Kevin Spacey, options are limited to paid subscriptions or short-term workarounds. However, the original British series that inspired it is widely available for free.
: You can sometimes find the BBC version available with ads on Amazon Freevee . Watching the U.S. Version (Netflix Original)
: If you only want Season 1, you can purchase individual episodes or the full season on platforms like Amazon Video or the Apple TV Store . Comparison: 1990 Original vs. 2013 Remake BBC Original (1990) Netflix Remake (2013) Protagonist Francis Urquhart Frank Underwood Setting London (Parliament) Washington D.C. (Congress) Free Access Available on Hoopla Subscription only (Netflix) Episodes in S1 4 Episodes 13 Episodes Netflix Free Trial - Netflix Help Center
: Users with a valid library card in participating regions can stream the 1990 BBC version of House of Cards for free through the Hoopla Digital website.
: Viewers in Australia can stream the original British House of Cards at no cost via the ABC iview streaming service.
: Some mobile and internet providers offer Netflix as a bundled perk. Check your current plan with providers like Verizon or Xfinity to see if a complimentary subscription is included.