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by sound_of_basker 3756 days ago
Content sources typically charge per region. The more the subscribers per region, the better is Netflix chances of broadening the catalogue in that region. It is a tough problem that has several facets. Prime move, capturing a subscription base, marketing, campaigning, trials, licenses, sourcing, regional law compliance (nudity/violence etc.), infrastructure, etc.

Am not saying as a consumer you are wrong. But a perspective from the other side at least partially covers the why.