Sohu Media

Apart from providing a glimpse into politics in the United States, the popular drama series depicts a shift in stereotypes of China.

Some analysts are surprised by the government's largely hands-off approach to video streaming sites, but caution that it may not last.

Although the second season paints an unflattering picture of Chinese diplomacy and officials, “House of Cards” wasn't prescreened by Chinese regulators and airs uncensored.

One such episode portraying Hu Jintao berating Barack Obama over the national debt shows the potential for more political discussion in China's television industry.