Question about the use of VPNs [View all]

I already googled it and it basically says it's legal, except for where it's not. That's the short notes.

As I understand it, VPNs allow you to access a streaming service from a country, not your own. In doing so, it allows you to access shows that the streaming service has the rights to for that country. So, let's say, with my Netflix account I can use the VPN service to log into a Japan Netflix streaming service in order to see the show Goblin. Which is my intention, assuming this is all on the level.

If there is any reason where this fails the stink test, I can access the show through viki.com, which just means dealing with a lot of nuisance commercials. No biggie in the long run.

Anyone have more information on the subject?