What's available

Netflix UK gives you access to a solid library of originals and licensed content. You can stream popular series like Stranger Things, The Crown, Wednesday, and Squid Game. Films include The Irishman, Bird Box, and Knives Out. BBC co-productions like Peaky Blinders and Black Mirror are available, along with international hits like Dark and Money Heist. Netflix originals are largely consistent across regions, so you won't miss those.

What you're missing

Compared to the US library, Netflix UK is noticeably smaller. You're missing several high-profile titles that US subscribers can watch, including:

  • Suits — hugely popular but unavailable in the UK
  • Schitt's Creek — not on the UK platform
  • Parks and Recreation — US-only on Netflix
  • Shrek and several DreamWorks titles
  • The Office (US) — unavailable in the UK library
  • Monk and other classic US network shows

The US library consistently holds around 5,000–6,000 titles versus roughly 2,500–3,000 in the UK, meaning you're working with roughly half the catalogue.

How to access other regions

Using a VPN lets you connect to a server in another country and access that region's Netflix library. To get the US library, connect to a US server, then open Netflix as normal. The platform will detect your virtual US location and show you US content.

We recommend NordVPN as the most reliable option for unblocking Netflix. It offers fast speeds, a large number of US servers, and consistently gets past Netflix's VPN detection. Simply install NordVPN, select a United States server, and start streaming.

Pricing

Netflix UK currently offers three plans:

  • Standard with ads — £4.99/month
  • Standard — £10.99/month
  • Premium — £17.99/month

The Premium plan includes 4K streaming and allows up to four simultaneous streams. Prices are subject to change, so check Netflix directly for the latest rates.

Our recommendation

Netflix UK is a strong streaming service on its own, but if you want the full experience, pairing it with NordVPN is worth it. You gain access to thousands of extra titles, including popular US shows and films you simply can't get on the UK platform. Connect to a US server, keep your Standard or Premium plan active, and you effectively double your content library without paying for a second subscription.