Another good reason to use a VPN (if you download shows) is that studios are now taking the unusual step of filing lawsuits against file sharers:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/movie-studios-bittorrent-users-lawsuits-norwich-order-1.5100700
Good to know! Thanks for posting Jason.
Saw references to this on the business tv network Apparently it's a way for this company to make money. May be connected to the group that does the shady patent attacks. A win gives them $5000 if it's not defended. Most of us can't afford to defend.