Which streaming service released 'House of Cards' as its first American original series?
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Netflix
Netflix's 2013 release of 'House of Cards' marked a historic shift in television, as it was the first time a streaming service produced high-budget original content. The company famously outbid major networks like HBO and AMC by committing $100 million for two seasons upfront without seeing a pilot. This move popularized the 'binge-watching' model, fundamentally changing how audiences consume media.
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