Sizzling Summer Premieres: The Best New and Returning International Series to Stream this Season

Not only is Alice Nevers back, but she, and her partner (both professionally and personally) have two new seasons premiering this summer, with Season 4 premiering May 16 and Season 5 premiering June 27 on MHz Choice! This long-running show is about a determined and persistent criminal prosecutor who is also the mother of a young child, trying to find a successful balance.

Witty and sharp, this show takes place against a picturesque Parisian backdrop. No need to worry if you don’t speak French; the subtitles, and the emotions of the actors, ensure you miss nothing of the fast-moving plot. This one is a step up from an American crime show, and certainly not pulling any punches. If you’ve been on the hunt for an authentic and tenacious procedural, put this one on your list!

The blockbuster French TV series where the location is the star returns for a tenth season. Murder In… is an anthology series that’s part crime series, part travelogue, as it transports viewers to the great sites and regions of France. Among sweeping vistas and diverse locations, each episode contains a mystery to be solved, as cops chase down the criminals against stunning backdrops: lush forests, remote islands, rocky coastlines, beaches with clear blue water and grand ranches. Season 10 episodes are set in Amboise, Biot, Frioul Island, Haute Provence, Kermadec, Marie-Galante, Mont Saint-Michel, Porquerolles and Rochefort Sur Mer. Season 10 premieres on July 4!

Season 5 of The New Nurses premieres June 20, taking viewers all the way back to 1950s Denmark. The New Nurses reflects on a time period when only women were nurses, but due to a nursing shortage, young men were begrudgingly admitted into the nursing program as an experiment. Fellow students have less of a problem with their new colleagues than the staff, leading to drama amongst the classmates.

This show is not only a fascinating watch to history buffs and medical drama lovers, but also anyone who remembers the busy schedules of college days, dorm life, and attempts to fit in fun around classwork. Start from season one to see how the personal relationships and social experiments embarked on in this show unfold!

Long-awaited, much sought after, never previously released and unseen anywhere for decades, MHz Choice is elated to be the American streaming home for Maigret: The Classic BBC Series. Adapting Georges Simenon’s legendary detective novels and featuring Rupert Davies’ BAFTA winning portrayal of the titular detective, three not one, not two, but three seasons of the series are rolling out on our platform this summer!

Keep an eye out throughout all of early summer: Season 2 premieres May 2, season 3 premieres May 23 and season 4 follows very close behind on June 13. The best part of this affable mystery solver is that each episode plays like its own self-contained full movie, so there’s even more to Maigret and his crime-solving skills than what you see on the schedule.

If you’ve never watched an episode before, picture Sherlock Holmes or another old-school pipe-smoking detective. Maigret has a habit of peeling back the layers, digging deep into the town and its people, exposing the truth with his unique approach that pays homage to everyone’s favorite 20th century detectives. Like Alice Nevers, this series also takes place in France, with easy-to-read English subtitles. It’s a great way to experience provincial France and see the sights without leaving your home.

Premiering June 6, this show promises to be full of surprises. Carlo Monterossi, a famous but unhappy television writer, finds a man pointing a gun at him through the door of his home. You’ll have six episodes of this mesmerizing mystery show, based in Italy, to watch Monterossi investigate who may be trying to kill him! You can put your own detective skills to work as the mystery unravels in unexpected ways throughout this thrilling series.

This show will rocket to the top of your list after watching the first episode. Beginning July 27, get to know investigative reporter, Katja Salonen, as she evades an all-out witch hunt due to her exposé on the local town’s beloved biggest celebrity. Her reporting brings to light a dangerous pyramid scheme with at least one unsolved murder. She risks her own life to bring truth to light, fighting the negativity from her prior case and restoring her credibility as she works to prevent another murder.

Premiering August 8, the newest season in the long-running and iconic German crime franchise is sure to draw viewers right in. After all, with more than 1,000 episodes under its belt, this innovative approach to producing television has more than proven itself to be a crowd favorite. Tatort is known for its detailed crime stories and compelling law enforcement partnerships, all taking place in different and stunning international locations.

Each season of the series comprises a different distinct drama unfolding among a specific cities’ police squads tackling crimes within its’ respective precinct. With each season produced by that region’s distributor, its uniqueness lies in showcasing the diverse architecture, customs, and dialects of the area, making them a significant part of each episode. Often, the city itself takes the role of the main character rather than the police force.

This new six-episode series premieres May 23. Set in France, it focuses on Darius and his ragtag team of police agents, called the “Invisible” brigade, who specialize in cases with unidentified bodies. This is not your typical investigative team, which makes it even more appealing. Each episode centers on one case, where the team races against the clock to discover what happened to the victims as well as exactly who those victims are. Their dedication to the cause – and to each other – makes them a loveable group despite their differences.

This four-episode limited series has an unusual plot sure to surprise. A man has fallen to his death from scaffolding, with a call to emergency services made much too late. The primary suspect? His wife. Under investigation as a possible murderer, Pauline is put under the microscope and forced to defend herself against scrutiny designed to blame her, but is Pauline telling the truth?. The suspense builds in this show, each episode adding to the question: what is Pauline not telling you? Look for this one to premiere on July 27.

As much as we love a dark and gritty crime show, there is always a place for some lightness in a television lineup, and this show is a must-watch for filling that niche. Season 4 premieres on July 11, featuring the very offbeat Captain Marleau, who solves crimes in her own Columbo-style way. If you ever watched Columbo or another crime show of that era, tune in to this one for witty humor and clever plot lines that are both reminiscent of and totally unique to old-school 70s crime shows.

Enter Charlie, a young Aboriginal woman who finds herself, after a cataclysmic personal event, at the center of an incongruous community of “preppers” who are convinced there is an upcoming apocalypse. Get ready to laugh and be drawn to adore and appreciate Charlie and her group of good-at-heart fellow community preppers! This show is already critically acclaimed in its home country of Australia and features the singular voice of Nakkiah Lui, who not only co-created, but also co-wrote and stars in every episode. Preppers premieres August 1.

Putting together Gaby, a cop and a farmer, with city-girl Celine may not seem to be a likely pairing, but these two very dissimilar women manage to get past their disdain for each other to form a successful crime-solving duo. Gaby is feisty and has her own style, while Celine is a formal rule-follower, yet they find a satisfying end to each case while making you laugh in this new show premiering on August 29.

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With MHz Choice, get ready to explore a long list of summer TV shows to enjoy as you escape the heat and crowds. Visit cooler climates and travel to far-off places with us all summer long!