House of Cards season two set records for Netflix and featured plot twists that are still being discussed in online forums now the show is moving forward with production in Maryland after receiving tax credits for the production.
Variety reported that the show recently reached a deal with Governor Martin O’Malley.
The production company, Media Rights Capital, that is behind Cards had publicly threatened to leave the state if they would not provide the same level of tax credits that the show received in other seasons. This caused a debate to start amongst lawmakers and certain elected officials said that this move from the production company left like extortion.
Cards will not be receiving a total of $11.5 million this year. Media Rights Capital was hoping to get at least $15 million from the state in tax credits but the deal was reached with $11.5 million.
House of Cards filmed season one and two in Maryland, The Washington Post added. This provided new jobs and interest in the state.