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This image released by Netflix shows Kevin Spacey in a scene from the Netflix original series, "House of Cards," an adaptation of a British classic. (AP Photo/Netflix, Melinda Sue Gordon)
This image released by Netflix shows Kevin Spacey in a scene from the Netflix original series, “House of Cards,” an adaptation of a British classic. (AP Photo/Netflix, Melinda Sue Gordon)
Chuck Barney, TV critic and columnist for Bay Area News Group, for the Wordpress profile in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group).
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Don’t touch that remote. Here’s a sampling of some of the more significant original programming options available via online sites:

  • “House of Cards” — A highly acclaimed 13-episode political drama stars Kevin Spacey as a ruthless congressman. (Netflix)

  • “Hemlock Grove” — This “Twin Peaks”-like thriller from horror master Eli Roth focuses on the murder of a teen girl in a small Pennsylvania town. (Netflix)

  • “Cybergeddon” — This cyberterrorism thriller is from the mind of “CSI” creator Anthony E. Zuiker. (Yahoo Screen)

  • “Electric City” — An animated post-apocalyptic sci-fi series was created by Tom Hanks, who also voices the lead character. (Yahoo Screen)

  • “The Lizzie Bennet Diaries” — A modern take on Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is presented in short video blog (vlog) form. (YouTube).

  • “Little Women, Big Cars” — This comedy series is about a group of women dealing with the pressures of parenting, marriages and frenzied suburban life. Season 2 debuted April 15. (AOL)

  • “Pramface” — This warmhearted comedy deals with two teens who find themselves struggling with an unexpected pregnancy. Season 2 begins May 6. (Hulu)

  • “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” — A talk show of sorts features Jerry Seinfeld driving around in vintage vehicles and chatting up various pals. (Crackle)

  • “Source Fed” — This comical daily newscast finds humor in current events. (YouTube)

  • “H+” — In this futuristic drama, some people are implanted with a computer that connects the human brain to the Internet 24 hours a day. (YouTube)

  • “Burning Love” — This scripted show is a sendup of dating shows such as “The Bachelor.” It was recently picked up to be shown on E! (Yahoo Screen)

    Read Chuck Barney’s TV blog athttp://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/category/tv and follow him atTwitter.com/chuckbarney.

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