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> usually it is only the other way around except for the local-language content.

I personally don't think this is true. There are significant amounts of content on Netflix that are only available in regions such as NLD and GBR that are not available in USA / CAN (Orphan Black comes to mind off the top of my head).

The problem definitely goes both ways.

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I would give up those few titles if that means getting access to the US (or even Canadian) Netflix library. It's also important to mention that those TV series are actually aired on TV in the United States, here in the Netherlands we have to hope that some TV picks up the rights in a few years (instead of airing endless Bones/CSI/House reruns) if it's not on Netflix.

   USA: 4100 films, 1154 series
   Netherlands: 1475 films, 382 series¹

It really doesn't compare. In the US Netflix works as a back catalogue for older films as well. Sure, not everything is there, but compared to what we get…

1: http://unogs.com/countrydetail/

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