Just watched the Hannibal movies, and want to start watching the hit series based on that character too?
Smart move – it’s brilliantly written, and the actor playing Hannibal delivers a stellar performance. Not to mention there are three seasons, so there’s plenty of content to keep you busy.
But can you watch Hannibal on Netflix?
Yes and no. The series is available on Netflix, but not everyone can watch it.
Why?
Because Hannibal isn’t available worldwide. We’ll tell you where you can watch it and how to unblock it in this five-minute article.
Easy Way to Check Where You Can Watch Hannibal on Netflix
The best way to check the Netflix catalogue for the availability of this TV series is to use StreamCatcher. Just type in the name of the show and the tool will automatically tell you which countries it’s available in.
StreamCatcher is a service developed by ProPrivacy, a reputable tech review platform. The devs use VPNs to test specific geo-locations to see which ones have which Netflix titles. According to their results, it seems that – at the moment – Hannibal is available on Netflix in the US, Canada, and Australia.
Please keep in mind there is a chance the show is available in other countries too. As StreamCatcher performs more tests and updates its API, it’ll likely add them to the list. But if you do know where else you can watch Hannibal on Netflix, we’d really appreciate it if you could tell us in the comments at the end of this article.
What’s the Best Way to Unblock Hannibal on Netflix?
By using the same tools the people behind StreamCatcher use – VPNs! They let you hide your IP address, meaning Netflix can’t use it to find out what country you are from anymore.
And if Netflix doesn’t know where you’re from, it can’t use geo-blocks to stop you from watching Hannibal. As long as the platform thinks you’re from the US, Canada, or Australia, you’ll be able to enjoy it in peace.
And that’s not all! With a VPN, you can prevent any form of bandwidth throttling. You ISP won’t get in the way of your fun by limiting your Netflix speeds whenever you spend hours on end binging this show. They won’t even know you’re using Netflix! They’ll just think you’re browsing the web as usual. So, it’ll be impossible for your ISP to selectively slow down your Netflix speeds.
Will All VPNs Unblock Hannibal on Netflix?
Not really. Netflix has a very aggressive proxy detection system in place. The site can easily detect and block VPN IP addresses if the service providers don’t take the proper measures. When that happens, you get the Netflix proxy error instead of being able to watch Hannibal.
To avoid that issue, you’ll have to use a VPN whose servers refresh their IPs very often. That’s the only way to stay ahead of Netflix’s detection methods.
It’s hard to tell which providers regularly refresh their IPs and which don’t, however. The good news is we can tell you which VPNs definitely work with Netflix. We ran multiple tests, tried out over 50 VPNs, and finally came to the conclusion that NordVPN, PrivateVPN, ExpressVPN, and CyberGhost VPN are the best picks.
We never saw the proxy error while using those VPNs, and always experienced smooth streaming thanks to their fast speeds. Here’s proof: a screenshot of us watching Hannibal while using a US server from NordVPN. We removed the IP address from the photo to make sure nobody from Netflix accidentally sees it (and blocks it).
How to Unblock Hannibal on Netflix with a VPN
So VPNs are great unblocking tools, but how easy is it to use them?
Very! If you follow these steps, you’ll be able to watch Hannibal in a few minutes:
- Subscribe to a good Netflix VPN. Pick one of the services we recommended above.
- Next, download the provider’s app to your device.
- Install the app and run it.
- Then, use the VPN app to connect to a VPN server in the US, Canada, or Australia.
- Log into your Netflix account and start watching this awesome series!
Why Is Hannibal Only Available in a Few Countries?
Netflix didn’t buy global licensing rights for this TV show. They were only able to get rights for the US, Canada, and Australia (and any other country where this show might be available).
Due to that, the site only has the legal right to stream this TV series in those countries. If they were to do it in other places, they’d breach the licensing agreements they signed (meaning they could get sued).
We can’t say why Netflix didn’t get global licensing rights. It’s very likely they weren’t available. But there’s also a chance Netflix didn’t want to make such a big investment if they couldn’t be 100% sure they’d see a positive ROI. And their analytics might have showed them that only a few regional audiences are interested in watching Hannibal.
Can You Unblock Hannibal Using a Smart DNS?
Yes, these unblocking tools work with Netflix too. They don’t hide your IP, but they still stop Netflix from seeing your geo-location. They do that by tweaking your DNS queries and settings, and by sending your traffic through different proxy servers.
But we wouldn’t recommend getting a Smart DNS instead of a VPN. Most of the top VPN providers offer this functionality alongside their VPN service at no extra cost. It’s obviously a much better deal.
The TL;DR Version
Yes, Hannibal is available in Netflix, but only in the US, Australia, and Canada. To watch it, you’ll have to use a VPNs server in one of those countries. A Smart DNS might work too.
If you’d like to offer any feedback or share your own experience with unblocking Hannibal on Netflix, please leave a comment.
