The gripping political drama House of Cards is back on Netflix for series five this month. Here’s everything we know about the plot, new cast members and more.

House of Cards: When does the fifth season start? Where can I watch the trailer? Who are the new cast members?

Gripping, tantalising and shocking – Netflix megahit House of Cards always manages to keep us on the edge of our seats. Now it’s back for its fifth season and judging from the latest released teasers it looks set to be the most exciting and indeed darkest series yet.

What will happen on House of Cards season 5?

In series four we saw Frank abandoned by then reconcile with wife Claire, survive a Presidential assassination attempt and declare war on terror.

Based on the latest teasers and trailer, things only look set to get bleaker for Frank and Claire in the new series.

Netflix curiously chose Trump’s inauguration day to release the series’ first teaser for series five with the ominous tagline, “We make the terror.”

And in the just released trailer, Frank seems just as sinister as ever and declares the voting public as “children” who “don’t know what’s good for them.”

Reunited with his briefly estranged wife Claire, this ultimate power couple toast to “one Nation, underwood." A sped up collage of series five scenes plays that suggests plenty more violence, corruption, sex and political unrest.

Despite Frank’s high ambitions, it seems not all may go to plan, as he is shown lying unconscious on the floor in one scene and in another Claire is wearing a gas mask.

As for any series five predictions, the only spoiler released so far has been by actor Michael Kelly, who plays Doug Stamper on the show who hinted that for some of the show’s characters this will be their last series.

Speaking to Deadline he said, “You lose characters that you love. We almost lost Frank, and I always have faith in the writers that no matter what road we go down, we’re going to come back to what the show is.”

When is the fifth season of House of Cards on Netflix?

The fifth season of House of Cards will be available to download and stream on Tuesday 30 May on Netflix. Currently all episodes of series 1-4 of House of Cards are available on Netflix.

New House of Cards Season 5 Cast Members

Series 5 of House of Cards will be welcoming some well-known actors into the cast, including:

Patricia Clarkson

Netflix is being tight lipped about who Hollywood veteran actress Patricia Clarkson will be playing on House of Cards. However, in many of her past roles her sweet appearance has masked a darker personality, so we can only predict that her character will take on a sinister tone. Nominated for an Oscar for her supporting role in 2003’s Pieces of April, Patricia has also appeared in Shutter Island, The Green Mile, Good Night, and Good Luck and Vicky Christina Barcelona.

Campbell Scott

Neither has it been revealed who Campbell Scott will be playing on House of Cards. Particularly well known for his television work, Campbell has had starring roles in major television shows such as Royal Pains, Damages and Six Degrees. He’s also appeared in many blockbuster movies, including The Amazing Spider-Man and The Exorcism of Emily Rose.

Where can I watch the new House of Cards trailer?

You can watch the new trailer for House of Cards here: