'House of Cards' Season 5 air date, spoilers: New antagonist to challenge Claire Underwood; Season 5 to have its own Clinton vs Trump storyline?

The outcome of the recently concluded presidential election in the United States has sparked more hype for the upcoming season of "House of Cards." The highly popular political drama series on Netflix is just about to tackle the same scenario upon its return next year, and as early as now, there are a lot of speculations regarding the series' version of a thrilling election drama.

To recall the previous season of "House of Cards," President Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) has announced his intent to run in the upcoming US presidential elections. Underwood is currently seated as the most powerful man in the country but not as a duly-elected official. Previously the vice president, he acquired the post following the departure of the previous president, so this will be the first time that the fans will know what the country really thinks of Underwood being the POTUS.

As reported by the iTech Post, there is a possibility that the race to presidency in "House of Cards" Season 5 may throw a shade of the previous Hillary Clinton versus Donald Trump showdown in the real-life US presidential elections. It should be noted that the "House of Cards" showrunner Beau Willimon refrains from taking for granted the current events in the country, although the impact of the recent US presidential elections may have a great impact on Willimon that a similar storyline might be introduced in the series.

Furthermore, it is rumored that a new rival of Frank Underwood will be very similar to the character of Donald Trump.

On the other hand, Frank's first lady, Claire Underwood (Robin Wright), is rumored to meet her own match. Like her husband, Claire is also vying to become the most powerful person in the country by running for the vice president position. Den Of Geek reported that Claire's campaign might be challenged by a new character to be portrayed by Campbell Scott. Not much has been known about the actress' specific role in Season 5, but it is highly speculated that her character will stand in the way of Claire to the White House.