The good folks at Refinery29 recently published a slide show titled, The Best Foreign TV Shows You’re Not Watching (But Should Be), and we’re thrilled that 5 of the shows profiled are available on MHz Choice! We’ve corralled the 5 great shows named in the slide show below. To see the full Refinery29 list, check out the slide show here.
Spiral
CRIME DRAMA | FRANCE | FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-MA
This gritty police thriller has been broadcast in over 70 countries, which is just one indication you should get on board. ~Refinery29
Why You Should Watch:
Winner of the 2015 International Emmy® for best Drama Series (Season 5).
Also, season 6 coming in 2017! Read our post here!
You’ll Also Like: Arne Dahl, Blood on the Docks
Wallander
MYSTERY | SWEDEN | SCANDINAVIAN CRIME FICTION | SWEDISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Part of the “Nordic noir” wave, this series follows disillusioned detective Kurt Wallander as he solves grisly murders in a formerly peaceful province. The show’s based on Henning Mankell’s Kurt Wallander novels, and has been adapted in both Sweden and England. ~Refinery29
Why You Should Watch:
Krister Henriksson’s spare and compelling performance does justice to the complicated detective beloved by Henning Mankell fans.
Borgen*
DRAMA | DENMARK | DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-MA
This political drama, which follows politician Birgitte Nyborg after she unexpectedly becomes the first female Prime Minster of Denmark, has been compared to House of Cards and The West Wing. ~Refinery29
Why You Should Watch:
It’s one of the finest programs of its kind and stars Sidse Babett Knudsen from HBO’s Westworld.
*This series is only available for purchase and is not available to stream with an MHz Choice subscription.
The Legacy*
DRAMA | DENMARK | DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
The latest in addictive Nordic noir is an inheritance drama centering on the adult children of a legendary artist, who discover a long-lost fourth sibling when they gather to sort out her estate. ~Refinery29
Why You Should Watch:
A runaway ratings success in Scandinavia, this exquisite conception by writer Maya Illsøe stands proudly alongside landmark dramas like Borgen and The Killing.
*This series is only available for purchase and is not available to stream with an MHz Choice subscription.
The Bridge*
DRAMA | DENMARK | DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-MA
A dead body is discovered on the border between Sweden and Denmark, leading to an investigation by detectives from both countries. FX adapted the thriller for two seasons, setting it on the border of the U.S. and Mexico. ~Refinery29
Why You Should Watch:
Season 3 will be available in the U.S. for download and on DVD in 2017! Exclusively on mhzchoice.com!
*This series is only available for purchase and is not available to stream with an MHz Choice subscription.
