1. Dark
It’s Netflix’s first German original series, Dark tells the story of four families whose secrets came out accidentally when they began looking for lost babies. It’s also compared to the other Netflix Hit show of Stranger Stuff for its thriller features. The series is split into four timelines, 1953, 1986, 2019, and 2052. This has a deep effect on one’s subconscious as to how time travel works and the various paradoxes of time travel. It doesn’t have any over-the-top special effects, but it has a decent storyline that stands in for the VFX. The writing is top-notch, too. It’s the bottom of the suspense, and you can’t leave that behind. It’s a respectable binge. Creators – Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese Stream On – Netflix Year of Release – 2017 Star Cast – Louis Hofmann, Lisa Vicari, and Maja Schöne Total Season – 2 IMDb Rating – 8.8 Available Languages – German and English
2. Prisoners of War
Creator – Gideon Raff Stream On – Hulu Year of Release – 2009 Star Cast – Ishai Golan, Yoram Toledano, and Yaël Abecassis Total Season – 2 IMDb Rating – 8.4 Available Languages – Hebrew, Arabic, and English There’s something unique about Israeli action series — they seem to be smarter and more complicated than American films but also offering a seat-of-the-pants action. Yet “Prisoners of War” is more or less the ne plus ultra of the genre. Wow, it’s one of the best shows you’ll ever see, regardless of roots or genre. “Prisoners of War” inspired the original concept of “Homeland,” when Season 1 centered on the traumatic homecoming of two Israeli soldiers who had been kept captive for 17 years. The series doesn’t shy away from aggression (which rarely seems gratuitous), but it’s better to tackle murky emotional waters.
3. Spiral
The world of operation is noisy, but this French drama clearly stands out. Throughout the course of seven seasons (the first six of which are available in the United States), it has proven to be a delightful combination of “Prime Suspect” and “The Wire,” headed by the tormented Capt. Laure Berthaud (Caroline Proust), commander of a closely-knit team in a tough Parisian neighborhood. The core players also include the ruthless defense counsel (Audrey Fleurot), the upright judge (Philippe Duclos), and the manipulative prosecutor (Grégory Fitoussi). While each season follows a sell-alone scenario, the best part of “Spiral” is the way in which characters evolve over the years, always trying to touch a thin line between legal and illegal, convenient and principled, good and bad.
4. How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)
Creator – Philipp Käßbohrer, Matthias Murmann Stream On – Netflix Year of Release – 2019 Star Cast – Maximilian Mundt, Danilo Kamber, Lena Klenke Total Season – 2 IMDb Rating – 7.9 Available Languages – German and English It’s a coming-of-age German teenage drama that’s known for its humor and fast-paced plot, once you watch it you get hooked. The series is set in Rinsein and tells the story of two adolescents named Moritz Zimmermann and Lenny Sander, who sells ecstasy online to rekindle Moritz’s ex-girlfriend, and what happens is complete madness. The series is inspired by the true story that took place in Leipzig in 2015.
5. Fauda
creators– Avi Issacharoff, Lior Raz Stream On – Netflix Year of Release – 2015 Star Cast – Lior Raz, Itzik Cohen, Neta Garty Total Season – 3 IMDb Rating – 8.3 Available Languages – Hebrew and English A modern outlook on the Palestinian-Israeli dispute. Fauda is the most talked-about series in recent years. It is an Israeli adventure drama that features an undercover squad from the Israeli Mista’Arvim operating in Palestine. It’s on the latest Netflix hits and has gained international success due to its fast-paced action sequences such as 24 shows and Jack Ryan. Their history with the Israeli Army is closely based on that of Lior Raz and Avia Issacharoff. Viewers would do well to discuss all the commentary about this show so that they can gain a better understanding of the division between Palestinians and Israel.
6. Elite
Creators – Darío Madrona, and Carlos Montero Stream On – Netflix Year of Release – 2018 Star Cast – Itzan Escamilla, Miguel Bernardeau, Arón Piper Total Season – 3 IMDb Rating – 7.6 Available Languages – Spanish and English Elite is a Spanish mystery drama series, the main focus of the show is on the three students who have come to Las Encinas School for a scholarship, now competition, passion, violence, and some brawls are taking place, then one day a student is murdered, and everyone in the school is investigated, will the murderer be caught? You’ve got to find out. The show has three seasons to go and will soon have two more seasons, each season tackling various problems at the Campus.
7. Love 101
Creator – Ahmet Katıksız Deniz Yorulmazer Stream On – Netflix Year of Release – 2020 Star Cast – Kubilay Aka, Mert Yazicioglu, Alina Boz Total Season – 1 IMDb Rating – 7.7 Available Languages – Turkish and English Love 101 is a Turkish teen drama, the plot is told from the perspective of Işık, who is now grown up and recalls her old school days, the plot is set up in Turkish High School in the 90s, where a group of four friends joins together to make her teacher fall in love when she gets a transfer to help them stay in school if she stays then they will be expelled. The series consists of 8 episodes; it has a great mix of rock-to-pop music, particularly the rock songs that will be on your mind.
8. El Presidente
9. Berserk: The Golden Age
Creator– Shin Itagaki Stream On – HBO Max Year of Release – 2020 Star Cast – Erik Scott Kimerer, Max Mittelman, Sarah Anne Williams Total Season – 2 IMDb Rating – 7.0 Available Languages – Japanese and English The first adaptation of Kentaro Miura’s brutally violent and visceral Berserk manga, a 1997 TV series, is considered a classic. And while the first two films in this triptych, 15 years apart, get a somewhat scornful reception from most of the anime experts, their final offer is as enticing a watch as the genre has to give — and as brutal, too. This dark fantasy, set in a feudal world obviously based on medieval Europe, follows a sellsword named Guts, who is forced to join the paramilitary party called the Hawk Band after his leader defeats him twice in a row in a single battle.
10. Kill La Kill
Creator – Hiroyuki Imaishi Stream On – HBO Max Year of Release – 2013 Star Cast – Ami Koshimizu, Aya Suzaki, Toshihiko Seki Total Season – 1 IMDb Rating – 7.9 Available Languages – Japanese and English Kill La Kill is an action-adventure anime with grim twists. This tells the story of Ryoko and a living item of clothing she discovers. She, along with other colleagues, leads a whole school of people in search of her father’s killer. The art style is a little polarizing, but the plot is pretty sweet. Kill La Kill is loaded with plenty of conflicts — physical, mental, and psychological — enough to keep one occupied for the entire length of the 24-episode. All stereotyping is reversed when it comes to this anime: while the general framework is in line with industry trends, it also continues to disdain traditional norms mercilessly.
