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Netflix reveals what people in the Midlands watch most

For the first time ever, Netflix has revealed how entertainment preferences compare across the UK - from The North, The Midlands and Greater London to The South, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Netflix analysed member viewing in the UK from October 2016 to March 2017. The findings reveal what regions are more inclined to watch a specific genre compared to others.

It turns out, when members have the power to choose what they want to watch, some interesting regional patterns emerge.

Members in the Midlands prefer the fantastical, altered realities and a bit of magic.

How tastes vary across the UK

Those in cities such as Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry and Derby watch more fantasy than the rest of the UK with some top titles including Once Upon A Time, Shrek 2, Shadowhunters and Teen Wolf.

Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with over 93 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen.

Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

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