Set in Paris in the 1760s, this period drama is one of France’s most acclaimed series. A total of 12 feature length episodes of this series have been produced and MHz Choice groups all of these episodes in one long season for easy, continuous viewing. An adaptation of the classic “Les Enquetes de Nicholas Le Floch” novels written by Jean-Francois Parot, the series follows the titular police commissioner as he solves crimes and uncovers mysteries in the capital city.

Alongside his subordinate Bourdeau and working under the tutelage of Monsieur de Sartine, the Royal Lieutenant General of Police, Nicolas discovers the royal court and inner workings of Louis XV’s kingdom are more complicated than they seem- all while pursuing a love life of his own.

All installments of this remarkable series are streaming in the U.S. and Canada on MHz Choice.

Hailing from Germany, period film Luther and I is set during the Protestant Reformation spearheaded by the famous historical figure Martin Luther. Luther, previously exiled by the pope for his irreverence for intellectual convention, isn’t the sole focus of the show. This German drama is largely centered on Katharina von Bora, who was Martin Luther’s significant other.

Watch this movie on MHz Choice and learn all about how Katharina, a 16th century nun, left the convent to be a part of Luther’s reformation movement after reading his writings about the freedom of the individual.

Set across Sicily and Naples, Italy and 1921 New York City, this period drama tells the story of a family of immigrants transitioning from life in Italy to a new beginning in America. More specifically, The Promised Life tells the story of Carmela Carrizzo and her family (starring Luisa Ranieri from Homicide Squad and Luisa Spagnoli). The Sicilian natives transition to a laborious living beneath the domineering mafioso Vincenzo Spano.

Watch as the courageous immigrant family attempts to assimilate to a new way of life and you’ll have a newfound respect for those who pursued the American dream in the city that never sleeps. Perhaps the most intriguing component of the series is the artful interspersal of the family’s experiences between Sicily and NYC. In total, The Promised Life has 7 feature-length episodes.

Set in 1914 Budapest, Demimonde begins with a strangled body washing onto the shores of Danube, and it only gets darker from there. Believe it or not, this film is based on a true story. Demimonde is best described as a captivating psychological mystery that explores the complex relationship between its three female leads.

It primarily takes place during the final four days of victim Elza Mágnás’ life, while also examining the preceding series of events between Elza and her house maid, patron and romantic flame.

The film was released in 2015, went on to win several international awards and has gained momentum with critics and fans in the years since.

Bauhaus, the famous German art school operational in the early 1900s, played a major role in impacting the aesthetics and social movement of the following century. Set in 1919 after the end of World War I, the acclaimed mini-series Bauhaus – A New Era, provides a look at the founding of the art school by its influential director and its radical student body that left their mark on the culture.

It is at this school that a youth culture unlike any other spontaneously developed around feminism, romance and avant-garde art. Upending reverence for tradition is what Bauhaus is all about. Set in Weimar, Germany, Bauhaus – A New Era is invigorating, refreshing and mesmerizing, especially for those with an interest in the formation of subcultures. Take in this majestic art scene in all its grandeur with this series, available to stream on MHz Choice.

Paris, at the turn of the twentieth century. France is in a state of weakness after the death of President Felix Faure, with far-right and anti-Semitic groups causing chaos and rising anarchy. Played out against the background of the real-life Dreyfus Affair and the contrasting opulence and darkness of the Belle Epoque era, Paris Police 1900 is a scrupulously-researched, cinematically-shot and critically acclaimed period thriller. It’s no wonder that the New York Times included the series on their “Best Shows of 2022” list.

The story centers around former Police chief Louis Lepine, who is called out of retirement to restore order in Paris. Meanwhile, a young, ambitious detective named Antoine Jouin is spurred into action when a young woman’s torso is found in a suitcase floating down the Seine. Meanwhile Joseph Fiersi, a corrupt officer known for blackmail, enlists the help of Meg Steinheil, the courtesan accused of killing President Faure during sex, to work as a spy for him in the criminal investigation. As the story unfolds in the lavish yet sinful “City of Lights,”, these characters will cross paths and join forces to save France from conspiracies, coups, and any other number of threats.

Not only can you currently stream the entire limited series Paris Police 1900 on MHz Choice, but the upcoming installment of the story, Paris Police 1905, which includes some of the same characters, is coming to our catalog this fall!

This fictional French village dubbed “Villeneuve” tells the story of a French town about a century ago during WWII. The series is set in the year 1940 when Germany invades France, killing villagers and forcing the survivors to adapt to a new, brutal way of life. The New York Times declared A French Village as “the first major French television series seriously to address collaboration during the Nazi occupation in World War II.” It’s a profound and unsympathetic examination of humanity at its best and its worst.

Turncoat, a heralded drama set in WWII focuses on a Wehrmacht infantryman facing a moral dilemma. The soldier, torn between a sense of duty or guilt, must decide to continue fighting or defect to the Red Army. This unforgettable German war drama is based on the bestselling book by Siegfried Lenz.

The Heavy Water War tells the lesser known story of Germany’s attempt to construct an atomic weapon in Norway and British intelligence and the Norwegian military’s heroic struggle to thwart the Nazi regime. If you have even the slightest interest in history, warfare or nuclear physics, you’ll be glued to your TV during The Heavy Water War.

This six-part miniseries hailing from Norway is the perfect blend of suspense, drama, intrigue and heroism.

The New Nurses is an unforgettable Danish drama written by Las Mering and created by SF Studios. The half dozen episode initial season made waves, ultimately ending up as one of the most-viewed shows in the history of Danish entertainment. Featuring vintage garments and a charming setting, this epic Danish series complete with English subtitles, tells the story of a Danish hospital that embarked on a radical experiment: training men as nurses.

The main character, Erik, enrolls in the new nursing program amidst a shortage of medical assistants, despite facing significant social headwinds. Erik lends invaluable assistance during an ensuing polio outbreak, and gradually begins to defy gender stereotypes alongside other program participants.

The first four seasons of The New Nurses are streaming now on MHz Choice. Fans of the show will be delighted to hear that the all-new Season 5 premiere is just around the corner in June 2023!

Set in 1960s France, Speakerine presents the story of TV host Christine Beauval, who is willing to go to great lengths to make a name for herself in a male-dominated work environment. A plot twist upends the plan when she suffers a harsh attack. This blast from the past is perfect for those interested in the early days of TV. For those who are not native French speakers, “speakerine” translates to r female announcers or news anchors.

Though the series’ speakerines do not directly report the news, they read the program lineups for the day, ultimately making Christine’s desire to produce her own programs more challenging than she thought.

Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games, centers on Chief Inspector Laurence and journalist Alice Avril. The investigators solve crimes in the classic Christie entertaining style in 1950s France.

Italian crime drama Detective De Luca, is set amidst the backdrop of the country’s political upheaval between 1938 and 1948. Under the menacing rule of Facism and chaos, De Luca investigates and solves crimes throughout war-torn Bologna in this four-part limited series.

Nero Wolfe is an Italian series inspired by the fiction of Rex Stout. Starring Francesco Pannofino, this adaptation is full of intrigue, providing an inside look at how the best detectives solve complex cases.

Wolfe, an ill-tempered investigator, works in tandem with assistant Goodwin played by Pietro Sermonti. The crime-solving tandem is made all the more intriguing by the cultural clashes between the pair, as Wolf has recently immigrated to Italy from the United States.