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Netflix’s “House of Cards” has tapped Melissa James Gibson and Frank Pugliese to serve as showrunners for the show’s fifth season.

The pair were promoted to succeed Beau Willimon, who is leaving the show after four seasons at the helm.

“I welcome Frank and Melissa in their new roles on House of Cards and look forward to collaborating with them and our creative team on Season Five,” said executive producer Kevin Spacey, who also stars on the political drama as President Frank Underwood.

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Pugliese and Gibson both joined the series’ writing staff in Season 3.

“House of Cards” also stars Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Mahershala Ali, Jayne Atkinson, Neve Campbell, Derek Cecil, Nathan Darrow, Kim Dickens, Elizabeth Marvel, Dominique McElligott, Molly Parker and Paul Sparks, with Ellen Burstyn, Cicely Tyson and Joel Kinnaman.

Season 4 of “House of Cards” debuts with 13 episodes on Friday, March 4.

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What's coming March 4: "House of Cards" Season 4
President Frank Underwood is back and he's showing no signs of letting up on his plans to rule the world
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What's coming March 18: "Pee-Wee's Big Holiday"
Pee-Wee Herman hits the road in this original movie produced by Judd Apatow.
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What's coming March 18: "Daredevil" Season 2
The Marvel hero will face off against The Punisher and reunite with former flame Elektra in the new season of this hit show
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What's coming March 28: "Trailer Park Boys" Season 10
The boys are back for more dope and liquor-fueled fun, along with guest stars Snoop Dogg, Tom Arnold, and Doug Benson.
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What's coming March 1: "Scarface"
Tony Montana took his own version of the American Dream at a high price in this 1980's classic starring Al Pacino.
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What's coming March 1: "Good Burger"
Kenan & Kel brought their "All That" skit to the big screen in this 1990's Nickelodeon original.
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What's coming March 1: "Star Trek: The Motion Picture"
This often-overlooked chapter in the "Star Trek" franchise was the first big screen outing for the original Enterprise crew.
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What's coming March 1: "Louie" Season 5
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Watch it before it leaves March 1: "Hackers"
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Watch it before it leaves March 1: "American Pie"
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Watch it before it leaves March 1: "Jumanji"
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Watch it before it leaves March 1: "Hitch"
Will Smith and Eva Mendes smoldered in this story about a dating guru searching for love in New York.
Watch it before it leaves March 1: "Indecent Proposal"
Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore play a cash-strapped couple who get offered $1 million if Robert Redford can sleep with the wife.
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Watch it before it leaves March 1: "Gone in 60 Seconds"
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“Scarface and “House of Cards” Season 4 are among the movies and shows headed to the small screen, while “Hitch” and “Indecent Proposal” are on their way out

What's coming March 4: "House of Cards" Season 4
President Frank Underwood is back and he's showing no signs of letting up on his plans to rule the world

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