As of 2020, Netflix has around 167 million subscribers worldwide, of which 60 million are from the US. With the third of all user base being from the US, you’d expect the region’s Netflix library to be objectively the best one. However, there are some cult shows that you can only watch while connected to a VPN server.
Below is the list of 10 extremely popular TV shows that 60 million Netflix users can only access if they have a VPN.
But before we start, make sure to go through this guide about unlocking different Netflix libraries with Surfshark.
Okay, without further ado:
1. Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty – in this animated adult science fiction series, a mad scientist Rick drags this grandson Morty on the craziest sci-fi adventures across the universe.
Available in 32 countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, Romania, Turkey, France, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
2. Friends
Friends – arguably the most popular sitcom in the world, Friends follows the everyday life and wacky adventures of six friends in New York City.
Available in 30 countries: Switzerland, Argentina, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Sweden, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czezh Republic, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Japan, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom.
3. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – the comedy show follows five narcissists who run a bar in Philadelphia and constantly find themselves in the most ridiculous situations.
Available in one country: United Kingdom.
4. Top Gear
Top Gear – a show created for car enthusiasts, but suitable for anyone. Follow Jeremy Clarkson and his crew as they test the limits of all kinds of vehicles across the world.
Available in 7 countries: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Spain.
5. Atlanta
Atlanta – two cousins navigate the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families.
Available in 5 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, South Korea.
6. Mad Men
Mad Men follows the advertising executive Don Draper as he balances personal and professional life in the 1960s New York City.
Available in 3 countries: Romania, Turkey, The Netherlands.
7. Archer
Archer – in this adult animated sitcom, viewers follow the misadventures of a suave spy Sterling Archer and his cohorts at a New York-based intelligence agency as they battle rival spies and other enemies.
Available in 31 countries: Argentina, Australian, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom.
8. Adventure Time
Adventure Time – a twelve-year-old Finn and his shape-shifting dog Jake battle the evil in the Land of Ooo. In their otherworldly adventures, Finn and Jake are also accompanied by other roaming creatures.
Available in 19 countries: Japan, South Korea, Belgium, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil.
9. Twin Peaks (2017)
In 2017, Twin Peaks came back after 25 years off-air. In the new season, Dale Cooper returns to the mysterious town of Twin Peaks where the shocking murder of Laura Palmer took place.
Available in 3 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Mexico.
10. Doctor Who
Doctor Who – the epic sci-fi series follows a time-traveling “Doctor” who travels through space and time with his trusted companions. As the Doctor can change form, the character so far has been played by 13 different actors.
Available in one country: United Kingdom.
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