Connection to the torrent index is often hampered by ISP blocks or geographical limits, which is where the Extratorrent Proxy falls in. The proxy site routes the Internet requests through another server to the site you wish to use, serving as a middleman so that it does not appear that you are attempting to access a blocked IP address. Mirror sites operate in a similar manner, storing a replica of the site's original torrent index on a third-party page that hasn't been banned yet. Both of these methods are effective at unlocking entry, allowing you to continue watching Extratorrent shows and other content.