Netflix: 'Arrested Development,' 'House of Cards' and 'Hemlock Grove' Bring Emmy Nominations and Success to Streaming Service

2013 marked a big year for DVD-rental and television streaming service Netflix, as the company embarked on its first projects involving the production of original material. The projects have proven to be financially and critically successful thus far, but the "network" put a cherry on top by scoring Emmy nominations for all three programs eligible for awards. 

"House of Cards" was the big winner for Netflix, scoring nine nominations for the political drama. The series was Netflix's first original series and the network invested more than $100 million into it. The price seemed to be worth it, as it's now competing for Best Drama, the primo award at the Emmys. Lead actor Kevin Spacey is also nominated for Best Actor for his role as a manipulative member of Congress. The Best Drama nod is also relevant for Netflix because major networks including ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox were unable to earn a nomination. 

Another series produced by Netflix that's garnered even more media attention has been the fourth season of "Arrested Development." The cult favorite garnered three nominations, including a Best Actor in A Comedy nod for Jason Bateman in his role as the glue of the Bluth family. Fans were disappointed however that the show didn't merit a nomination for Best Comedy. 

The final series for Netflix, one which has received the least hype, is "Hemlock Grove," a werewolf-based horror series, received two nominations. "Orange Is The New Black," a new drama that recently premiered on the network came into the fray too recently to be eligible for awards, but based on the critical feedback it's receiving, it should expect to merit some nominations next year.