Watch Netflix Anywhere

You know that drama of looking at the Brazilian Netflix catalog while gringos watch series that seem not to exist in our country? Yeah, welcome to the digital frustration club.

The good news is that there is a way out of this hell of limited content, and it's called VPN. But calm down there, champ, because not every VPN app is your friend in this impossible mission to fool the Netflix algorithm.

Let's dive into this universe of applications that promise to make you a virtual citizen of any country in the world, all while you continue on your couch eating hot popcorn. Because life is already too difficult not to be able to watch that series that everyone is talking about but that simply does not exist in Brazil.

Why the Hell Does Netflix Hide Content from Me?#

First of all, let's understand this whole antics. Netflix is not doing this because it hates you personally (although it seems). The business is a matter of copyright and licensing agreements that make as much sense as the rules of the Brazilian Championship.

Basically, the studio that produces the series sells the rights to the show by region. So that wonderful production may be available in the United States but blocked here because some Brazilian channel bought the rights and is leaving rot in the drawer. Frustration defines, right?

It's like when you find out you have a lot of money in your account, but everything is invested in something you can not withdraw. Technically it's yours, but in practice you are chipped. The difference is that with VPN you get “sacar” this content.

🔐 How This Magic Digital VPN Call Works#

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, or in good English: Virtual Private Network. It looks like a shell company name, but it is totally legitimate. The application basically creates a secret tunnel between you and the internet, and in the process you can pretend that you are in another country.

When you connect to a VPN server in the United States, for example, Netflix thinks you're having donut coffee in New York, when you're actually in your pajamas in Curitiba.

Netflix knows about this scheme and tries to block VPNs like there is no tomorrow. That's why it's no use downloading any free VPN and think it will work. Most of these cheap VPNs are already blacklisted on Netflix faster than political in CPI.

VPN Apps That Really Work#

Now let's get to the bottom: which apps really can get you off the Netflix block? Spoiler: the best ones aren't free, but think so – you spend more on a McDonald’s snack than a month of premium VPN.

ExpressVPN – the Rich Cousin of VPNs#

If VPN were a car, ExpressVPN would be a BMW.Dude for sure. Worth it? Depends on how much you love watching American Netflix while all your friends are limited to the Brazilian catalog.

This app works with virtually every Netflix library you can imagine: United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Canada and so on. The speed is so good that you do not even realize that you are using VPN, unlike those bad VPNs that slow your streaming than dial-up internet.

ExpressVPN: Fast & VPN; Secure

★ 4,7

Facilities100M+

PlatformAndroid

PriceFree

Download on Google Play

Size, install, and review information may vary depending on app updates in official stores.

The app has such a simple interface that even your grandmother could use (although explain to her WHY use is another story). One click and ready, you turned American digital. It has more than 3,000 servers spread around the world, so always has one working with Netflix.

NordVPN – The Sweetheart of the Moment#

NordVPN is like that artist who is everywhere advertising. But unlike those products that appear too much and do not pay, this one really delivers what it promises.

With over 5,000 servers worldwide, NordVPN can unblock Netflix from multiple countries without much effort. The app is cute, easy to use and has a function called SmartPlay that basically does all the dirty work for you.

NordVPN fast VPN for privacy

★ 4,6

Facilities100M+

Size3GB

PlatformAndroid

PriceFree

Download on Google Play

Size, install, and review information may vary depending on app updates in official stores.

The price is more affordable than ExpressVPN, especially if you take those long-term plans. It's like buying wholesale: it comes out cheaper but you commit for longer. At least you don't need to have space in the garage to store VPN.

Surfshark – The Best Friend in Your Pocket#

If you are breaking more than selfie stick, Surfshark is your salvation. It is the VPN that proves that you do not always need to sell a kidney to have quality.

The differential of this VPN is that you can use on UNLIMITED DEVICES. That's right, you can share with your whole family, your friends, the dog and still left. Of course technically you should not do this, but hey, I'm not the internet police.

Surfshark: Secure VPN service

★ 4,7

Facilities10M+

PlatformAndroid

PriceFree

Download on Google Play

Size, install, and review information may vary depending on app updates in official stores.

It works beautifully with Netflix from the United States, United Kingdom and several other countries. The speed is good, the interface is intuitive and the price will not make you have to choose between VPN and food at the end of the month.

how to Set Up This Business Without Going Crazy#

Relax that you do not have to be a technology nerd to make this work. If you can order food through the app, you can set up a VPN. The process is basically the same in all applications and is simpler than assembling mobile from IKEA.

First step: download the VPN app you chose. Second: register and choose a plan (yes, you will have to pay, life is not a fairy tale). Third: open the app, choose the country you want “estar” and click connect. Okay, you are officially a citizen of the digital world.

Then just open Netflix and start browsing the catalog of the chosen country. If it does not work at first, calm. Sometimes you need to clear the cache of the Netflix app or try another server. It's like patting the old TV until she catches the channel.

🎬 The Best Countries For “Visit” on Netflix#

Not every international catalog is worth it. Some countries have libraries as bad as ours (surprise: there is worse). Let's go to the destinations that are really worth the click:

United States – The Paradise of Content#

Obviously it was going to be here, right? American Netflix is like the Disneyland of the streams. It has practically everything you have heard and a lot more of things you did not even know you wanted to watch.

Series that here in Brazil so in other streams or simply do not exist, there so all available. It is frustrating and wonderful at the same time. Like discovering that your neighbor has an Olympic pool in the backyard while you cool down with bucket of water.

Japan – Pra Galera do Anime#

If you enjoy anime and are tired of waiting months for Netflix Brazil to add the new season, Japanese Netflix is your new spiritual home. There is so much that you will need three lives to watch everything.

Besides the anime, there are some very interesting Asian movies and series that will never appear here.

United Kingdom – the British Charm#

British Netflix has a pearl that doesn't get anywhere. Especially if you like those British series with more refined humor and accent impossible to understand without subtitles.

In addition, some films and documentaries appear first there before coming to Brazil. It is like having VIP access to content, only without having to know anyone important.

the Perranges You Can Find#

Sometimes the VPN resolves to be rebellious and just doesn't work. Netflix constantly updates its detection systems, so that server that worked yesterday may be blocked today.

The solution is usually simple: server exchange. Premium VPN apps have several servers in each country just for that. If one does not work, try another. It's like digital fishing – sometimes you need to try several places until you get something.

Another common problem is speed. Even the best VPNs can slow down your internet, especially if you are connecting to a server on the other side of the world. Physics is physical, right? Information does not travel at instantaneous speed (yet).

💰 Free VPN Works? (Spoiler: No)#

I know it's tempting to download that free VPN that appears on the Play Store promising worlds and backgrounds. But trust me: Free VPN is equal free dentist consultation – if it's free, you're the product.

Most free VPNs can't unblock Netflix because Netflix has already blocked them all. The ones that do are so slow that you'll give up before the episode loads. You're more likely to watch an entire Mandarin-dubbed soap opera than you'll get to see something decent with free VPN.

Also, there is the issue of security. Many free VPNs sell your browsing data to third parties. So while you think you are protected, you are actually being more watched than a Big Brother participant.

golden Tips to Turbinate Your Experience#

Now that you know the basics, let's go to the tips that separate amateurs from international streaming professionals:

• Always connect to the VPN BEFORE you open Netflix. If you open Netflix first, it has already identified your real location and will get paranoid.
• If it doesn't work at first, it clears the cache and data of the Netflix app. It's like resetting her brain.
• Test different servers from the same country. Not all American servers are created equal.
• Disables GPS location on mobile when you have using VPN. Netflix is smart and can use this to unmask you.
• It doesn't change countries all the time. Choose one, watch what you want and then change. Netflix is suspicious if you “viaja” from Japan to USA in 5 minutes.

🤔 Is That Really Legal?#

The question you don't want to shut up: is using VPN to watch Netflix from other countries illegal? The short answer is: not exactly. The long answer is: it's complicated.

Using VPN is completely legal in Brazil. Companies use VPN all the time to protect data. Now, using VPN to circumvent Netflix geographical restrictions technically violates the terms of use of the service.

But calm down, before you panic: Netflix will not arrest you or cancel your account for this. At most, they will block the VPN server you are using. It is like that condo rule that exists but no one inspects much.

Millions of people do it every day and no one has ever heard of someone who was penalized. Netflix complains to English see why it needs to keep up appearances with copyright holders, but deep down they want you to keep paying the subscription.

🚀 The Future of This Whole Play#

The war between Netflix and VPNs is like that eternal rivalry between cat and mouse, Tom and Jerry, Palm trees and relegation (play, palmeirenses). One hour Netflix improves the blocking, another time VPNs figure out how to get around.

The trend is that streaming services eventually have more globalized libraries. It's already happening little by little – some Netflix original content is already released worldwide at the same time.

As long as there are regional licensing agreements and greedy studios wanting to squeeze every penny of the copyright, there will be a difference between catalogs. And as long as there is this difference, there will be smart people using VPN to enjoy the best of each country.

is All This Effort Really Worth?#

Look, if you're the team that watches Netflix casually once in a while, maybe it's not worth paying for VPN just for that. But if you're one of those who marathon series like there's no tomorrow, it definitely pays off.

Think about it: you already pay for Netflix yourself. With a VPN, it's like you have access to several different Netflix for the price of one. It's like finding a magic portal in your closet that takes you to secret libraries full of content.

In addition, VPN is not only for Netflix. You can use to protect your privacy online, access blocked content in Brazil, watch sports from other countries and so on. It is an investment that is paid in many ways.

Ultimately, the decision is yours. But now you have all the information to make this decision consciously. And if you decide to dive into this world, welcome to the club of global digital citizens. Enjoy the tour of the world catalog while Netflix does not find a way to block everyone at all.