Netflix today announced “a truly Greek” service, using local language and currency in addition to offering Netflix's critically-acclaimed original programming, now starting at €7.99 per month.

Hollywood movies, top TV shows, documentaries, independent films, stand-up comedy and a wide range of kids titles are now available to watch instantly on Netflix with already over 70% of the content dubbed or subtitled in Greek.

"We always knew the Greek people had a big appetite for great entertainment,” said Jonathan Friedland, Chief Communication Officer at Netflix. “Now we know it and we're delighted to offer a more localized Netflix experience in Greece that will continue to grow with great TV shows and movies from here as well as around the world.”

Apart from the language localization, members will also have access to exclusive series and films in Ultra HD 4K and HDR. Upcoming Netflix original films include the highly-awaited Bright, starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton. For original series, there are Netflix award-winning shows like Stranger Things, Orange is the New Black, House of Cards and The Crown; and global phenomena such as 13 Reasons Why and Narcos. The service also offers iconic American shows and films such as Better Call Saul, Designated Survivor, Star Trek, Suits, The Flash, Dexter, Peaky Blinders, Pretty Little Liars, Breaking Bad, Gravity, Transformers, Fast & Furious, Men in Black, Man of Steel and The Tourist.