Announcing the exciting arrival of season four of the nail-biting political drama House of Cards, OSN, the leading pay-TV network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) area, signs up with the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in inviting Michael Dobbs, the best-selling novelist whose book inspired the celebrated production. Meet the man behind the series on Friday, March 11, 2016.

Available 'nowhere else', the whole fourth season of House of Cards can be watched now on OSN Play, and will continue to be offered on the acclaimed service until March 18th. The brand new 13 episodes were launched stacked on March 5th.

Season 4 of House of Cards will also air weekly on OSN First HD from March 21st, with episodes being offered as catch-up on OSN's On Demand service.
Speaking at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature today, the author talked about the effect of the series, saying: "House of Cards has been one of the highlights of my profession and I like seeing these extraordinary characters come to life on screen.".

The US variation of the series stars Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey as callous political leader Francis Underwood. The program has won various Emmy and Golden World awards-- and countless followers worldwide.

Dobbs included: "As an author, there are constantly initial nerves when your work is adjusted for TELEVISION, but I am huge fan of the program. Which's not simply because of my participation, but the hard work and creativity that the directors have given it and the quality of acting that's been seen in the show from episode one. Season four is going to give viewers all the edge of the seat drama that they've taken pleasure in prior to and more.".

"I believe it's fantastic that OSN are able to bring House of Cards to fans of the book and the series across the area. I've been surprised by how popular House of Cards is, and touched by the warm reception I have actually had from fans in this region. I'm pleased to understand that they can view the program so soon after the US, and get as involved in the discussions and enjoyment that surround the show as audiences anywhere else on the planet.

"I'm proud to be part of the 2016 Emirates Airline company Celebration of Literature in Dubai, and to have this chance to meet individuals who have actually enjoyed my books and the TELEVISION program. When it was first published in 1989 I truthfully never believed it 'd be so successful 27 years on.".

Dobbs is one of the executive producers on the series and the upcoming episodes sees Underwood deal with the breakdown of his marital relationship while Claire (Robin Wright) ends up being a force to be reckoned with in her right, and the smart script exposes Underwood's internal fears, taking viewers deeper into his mind and motivations.

Joining the cast for season four are Ellen Burstyn, Cicely Tyson and Joel Kinnaman. The cast also fors example Michael Kelly, Mahershala Ali, Jayne Atkinson, Neve Campbell, Derek Cecil, Nathan Darrow, Kim Dickens, Elizabeth Marvel, Dominique McElligott, Molly Parker and Paul Sparks.

Viewers throughout the Middle East and North Africa can watch the current season of the highly prepared for House of Cards specifically with OSN, on OSN Play (March 5-18) and on OSN First HD (March 21).