Problem
A. What are the major trends in the television business, and in particular in the premium cable business?
B. How would you evaluate MRC's process for developing and selling House of Cards? How is it different from what the major studios do? What defines success for MRC?
C. What position is Netflix seeking to carve out for itself in the television business? How does House of cards fit into those plans?
D. In your view, what should Satchu and Wiczyk do? Should they accept the Netflix offer? What benefits and concerns are most relevant to your decision?