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Netflix viewers increasingly choosing non-English series, including those from the Netherlands

Netflix viewers increasingly choosing non-English series, including those from the Netherlands

Dutch films and series are increasingly reaching a global audience on Netflix, with titles like Amsterdam Empire and iHostage ranking as the most popular Dutch content this year. This trend coincides with Netflix achieving a record 97 billion hours of viewership over a six-month period.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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