Better watch fast.
Netflix might have redefined binge-watching by popping one of its biggest shows online for a few minutes.
The third season of "House of Cards" showed up briefly Wednesday on Netflix — more than two weeks before the announced Feb. 27 premiere.
The move prompted internet hysteria as fans tried to readjust their schedules this week to consume the show's third season.
But the star-powered political show came down just as quickly as the show appeared. The official "House of Cards" Twitter account had fun with the moment as did at least one parody account for main character Frank Underwood. Netflix later released a statement reported by multiple outlets. The statement called the accidental release a technical glitch.
This is Washington. There's always a leak. All 13 episodes will launch February 27.
— House of Cards (@HouseofCards) February 11, 2015
Did you really think I'd give everything away? Did you really. Good things come to those who wait. Good things and trains. #HouseOfCards
— Francis J. Underwood (@RepUnderwoodSC) February 11, 2015
Some people were not amused.
AND THEY REMOVED IT. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
— Christina Warren (@film_girl) February 11, 2015
<-- watched the last 20 minutes of the final episode of House of Cards, Season 3 while it was on Netflix. Whoa.
— Ivan the K™ (@IvanTheK) February 11, 2015
People, it's not like the posted the new season of Orange Is the New Black or something.
— James Poniewozik (@poniewozik) February 11, 2015
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