Want to know how you can stream the Dutch edition of Netflix on the shores of the United Kingdom?

That’s precisely what I’ll be showing you in this article.

If you are a Netflix user, you may have learned that you do not have access to all of the content that Netflix has to offer on its platform.

In fact, pretty much nobody does.

A UK-based viewer only has access to what Netflix allows in the UK, while the content designed to be available in the Netherlands is out of reach for that same user.

However, there is a way for you to hop over this geo-fence, and get to this content. If you are interested in learning how, keep reading, and I will explain.

How does Dutch Netflix compare?

If you live in the UK, you have access to a more significant number of shows than the Netherlands.

According to available data, the Netherlands has access to approximately 372 TV shows, and 1408 movies on their version of Netflix.

On the other hand, the UK has access to 542 TV shows and 2425 movies. The US, however, tops both countries, with total access to 1326 TV shows and 4339 movies.

However, while both of these countries have access to more shows than the Netherlands, the Dutch service does have access to some exclusives.

These include the likes of Higher Power, Time Freak, Warning Show, Drunk Parents, and others. These are only available in the Netherlands, and nowhere else.

They also have more options when it comes to Dutch audio and subtitles, which is another bonus if you want to watch in your native tongue or are studying the Dutch language.

What you need to watch in the UK

So, if you are from the UK – or you are from the Netherlands, but travelling or living in the UK and you wish to gain access to the Dutch Netflix catalogue, you will have to use a VPN app.

VPN technology offers some unique and handy features that can unlock different regions, and provide you access to different content.

It’s originally an online privacy an security technology, but the fact it can disguise your location is an added advantage that will help you out.

You don’t even need a new Netflix account – you can use your existing one.

For this purpose, we recommend using the ExpressVPN app which we have tested ourselves, and we can confirm that it works.

They also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Alternatively, you can use NordVPN or Surfshark, although you may find them a bit hit and miss, but you’re free to choose.

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How to watch Netflix Netherlands in the United Kingdom

The next thing you need to know is what you must do to stream Netflix Netherlands.

There are only a few steps, so you will be up and running in no time.

1. Go to the ExpressVPN website and click ‘Get ExpressVPN‘.
2. Pick a payment plan and complete the sign-up process. Longer packages are much cheaper.
3. Download their VPN app for the device/system you wish to watch on. You can get it from the ExpressVPN website or your regular app store.
4. Install the app, open it, and log in with your account details.
5. Press the ‘Selected Locations‘ button then type ‘Netherlands‘ in the search box and click on ‘Netherlands‘.
6. Go to Netflix and enjoy streaming Dutch shows and movies.

As you can see, it is quick and simple to gain access to all of this new content, and you can do it from the UK – but also anywhere else.

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How does a VPN work?

To understand how VPN works, you must first be aware of the fact that everyone has their own IP address, given to them by their internet provider. It’s a little like a phone number.

This is your online address, and websites scan it when you try to access them.

The IP address shows them where you are from, and that is how they know whether you should be able to access them.

When you use a VPN, you connect to computers known as ‘servers’ in other countries.

Each of these servers has its own IP addresses, which are tied to the server’s physical location.

So, if you are from the UK, and you connect to the server in the Netherlands, online services and websites will think that you are in the Netherlands.

Is using a VPN illegal?

Not at all.

Even in the UK, which is well-known for online surveillance, you still have the right to ensure your privacy, and that is what a VPN officially does.

Summary

Accessing other region’s content such as that of the Netherlands can allow you to expand your library of offered shows and movies.

Best of all, you can access some pretty unique content that way.

If you’re Dutch and in the UK or you happen to want to see what the NL Netflix catalogue has to offer, grab yourself a VPN from ExpressVPN and expand your viewing choices easily.

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