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International series to watch
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items When you need to get some culture from your sofa, here's a list for you of international TV shows:German, Italian, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese and Indian series.
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German Series
Italian Series
Korean series to watch!
Spanish series. De nada.
Danish TV series
French TV series
German Series
These are the ones I have watched and liked. It's subjective of course.
I look forward to the final season...the fall of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire.
The Empress (TV Series 2022– ) ⭐ 7.8 | Drama, History, Romance
I loved it though it was difficult to watch in some parts.
Deutschland 83 (TV Mini Series 2015) ⭐ 8.0 | Drama, Romance, Thriller
It's gotten excellent reviews. This series is not one to double screen.
Dark (TV Series 2017–2020) ⭐ 8.7 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
I love international spy thrillers and this one comes highly recommended.
Unfamiliar (TV Series 2026– ) ⭐ 6.9 | Action, Crime, Drama
Italian Series
If you love the Italian language, these serious are for you.
The fashion, the accents, the law, the love, the controversy. 10/10 series.
The Law According to Lidia Poët: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes
Stories about the real original Mafia!? Let's do it.
Gomorrah (TV Series 2014–2021) ⭐ 8.6 | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Korean series to watch!
Korean dramas at its best.
Watch it in Korean! It really adds drama to it.
Squid Game (TV Series 2021–2025) ⭐ 7.9 | Action, Crime, Drama
I've heard great things about this this series. It's set in the 1970s and it's about Korea's rise to power.
Made in Korea (TV Series 2025– ) ⭐ 7.3 | Action, Crime, Drama
Spanish series. De nada.
Series in the Spanish language from Spain and Latin America.
Oh my. Anything could go wrong.
Money Heist (TV Series 2017–2021) ⭐ 8.2 | Action, Crime, Drama
98% on Rotten Tomatoes!? Yes, please. I can't wait to watch it.
The Secret Agent (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes
I heard great things about this show. I love a TV series with a strong female lead.
Cable Girls (TV Series 2017–2020) ⭐ 7.5 | Drama, History
Danish TV series
I like the Danish language. It's easy on the ear.
Season 1 of The Killing is spectacular. I was doing my graduate degree and stopped studying to binge watch the series.
The Killing (TV Series 2007–2012) ⭐ 8.4 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
It's definitely a possibility that rain may wipe out humanity. Good series.
The Rain (TV Series 2018–2020) ⭐ 6.3 | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
French TV series
I'm always on the lookout for a good French TV series. Let me know what else to add to the list.
Killings in the forest in a small town? Why? Let me know if you understood the ending!
The Forest (TV Mini Series 2017) ⭐ 7.2 | Crime, Drama
Binge worthy! The first season is partly in English. The second season takes place in Switzerland.
The Missing (TV Series 2014–2016) ⭐ 8.1 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Portuguese TV series
I'm starting to get into Portuguese TV.
I love Brazilian culture and its history so of course I liked Love is Blind Brazil.
Love Is Blind: Brazil (TV Series 2021– ) ⭐ 6.2 | Reality-TV, Romance
The Brazilian version of Squid Games series is meant to be excellent.
3% (TV Series 2016–2020) ⭐ 7.2 | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Japanese TV series
This is a new genre for me. Let me know what else I should include in this list.
I haven't seen it but the reviews are excellent.
Alice in Borderland (TV Series 2020–2025) ⭐ 7.8 | Action, Drama, Horror
Russian TV series
I read a history book on Catherine the Great in college and fell in love with Russian history.
If you like historical dramas with amazing costumes, add this one to your list.
Ekaterina (TV Series 2014–2023) ⭐ 7.9 | Biography, Drama, History
India/ Hindi
Bollywood is one thing but making hit international TV series? Sign us up!
People are saying it's one of the spookiest tv series they've seen. Hindi is also easy on the ears. Add it to your list.
Ghoul (TV Mini Series 2018) ⭐ 7.0 | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
New Zealand TV series
I couldn't figure out who the culprit until it was revealed. It's such a good show even if it's disturbing in some parts.
Top of the Lake
The actors are from New Zealand but the show takes place in NYC. It's full of dry humour, sarcasm and satire moments. It'll cheer you up.
Flight of the Conchords (TV Series 2007–2009) ⭐ 8.5 | Comedy, Music, Musical