Netflix says its political drama ``House of Cards'' will end after its upcoming sixth season.
The announcement Monday came on the heels of a sexual abuse allegation against series star Kevin Spacey.
The decision to conclude ``House of Cards'' was made several months ago, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the decision.
Actor Anthony Rapp alleged that Spacey tried to seduce him in 1986, when Rapp was a young teenager. In a statement, Spacey apologized for any ``drunken'' misbehaviour and also came out as gay.
The final season of ``House of Cards'' is in production. The Emmy winning-drama starring Spacey and Robin Wright as an Oval Office power couple kick-started Netflix's success in producing original shows.
Netflix and the producer of ``House of Cards'' say they are ``deeply troubled'' by the allegation.
In a joint statement, the streaming service and series' producer Media Rights Capital say executives from the companies met with the show's cast and crew on Monday to discuss the situation.
Spacey was not at work on the set as previously scheduled, according to the statement. The executives say they travelled to the set to ensure that the cast and crew feel ``safe and supported.''