"House of Cards" fans knows Francis Underwood is an ace when it comes to manipulation. What it is like to be governed by him now that he has made his way to the presidency is yet to be discovered, but viewers can do just that beginning next year.

The popular Netflix show starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright is set to return on Feb. 27 of next year, accoring to USA Today. It is expected that all episodes will be released at once, as was the case with Seasons 1 and 3.

The announcement of the Season 3 premiere date was made on Twitter and Facebook. In what they dubbed a "special message from the White House," "House of Cards" creators released a 12-second mini teaser showing Underwood and his wife boarding Air Force One.

Underwood's character started out as a House majority whip in Season 1. In Season 2, he maneuvered his way into the vice presidency. Then, of course, he "pulled every Machiavellian trick in the book to weasel his way into the presidency," E! Entertainment Television recalled.

Writer Beau Willimon has been working on Season 3 since February, and "House of Cards" has been shooting in Baltimore for a few months.

Ironically, the show saw its production slowed by some actual political maneuverings in Maryland as producers waited for the state's legislature to pass "another season of lucrative state tax breaks for the political drama," Deadline noted. Nevertheless, the end-of-February release date that has become a "House of Card" staple will once again hold true, the Huffington Post reported.

In October, meanwhile, the Washington Post spotted the show's crew shooting scenes in the nation's capital. Earlier this year, members of the embattled Russian punk band "Pussy Riot" were seen on set in Baltimore.

"House of Cards' has proved hugely popular with both viewers and critics and received no fewer than 13 Primetime Emmy Award nominations for its second installment.

Even President Barack Obama admitted he was a fan last year, insisting he did not want to hear any "spoilers" before he got to watch it.

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