Watching international TV is literally our job! Check out some of the MHz Choice staff’s favorite series.
When it comes to recommendations, it’s best to trust the experts. And here at MHz Choice, our expertise is international TV! Our team gets to watch series before they premiere in order to create subtitles, edit trailers, and write blog posts so you know what to expect from each and every series.
In other words, we know what we’re talking about when it comes to recommendations. Not everyone has the same taste, but we all love great TV! Check out the series our staff has recommended now.
Miss Merkel
MYSTERY | GERMANY | GERMANY WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
“No one does deadpan like the Germans. A fictional version of Angela Merkel, the former Chancellor of Germany, retires to a small town and begins her next act as an amateur sleuth. It is delightful, clever, and funny all at once.”
Recommended by: Jess L., Marketing
Wallander
MYSTERY | SWEDEN | SCANDINAVIAN CRIME FICTION | SWEDISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
A true classic. Krister Henriksson is the best of the Wallanders – sorry, Rolf. If you’ve never seen it or haven’t seen it for a while, now would definitely be a good time for a rewatch…
Recommended by: Chris A., Media Production
Alef
DRAMA – CRIME | TURKEY | TURKISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
The best Turkish series I’ve ever seen. Ranks right up there with Noir classics like The Bridge and The Killing.
Recommended by: Chris A., Media Production
La Porta Rossa
MYSTERY | ITALY | ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
A fun Italian series with lots of twists and turns – imagine something like The Bastards of Pizzofalcone but with a supernatural twist!
Recommended by: Chris A., Media Production
Anonymous
DRAMA – CRIME | NETHERLANDS | DUTCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
“Being both a Dutch citizen and a fan of crime-fighting vigilantes was enough to pull me in and it’s a rollercoaster of a show for sure!”
Recommended by: DeVante M., Media Producer
Broceliande
MYSTERY | FRANCE | FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
“A crime you were suspected of committing 20 years ago, which you were cleared of, resurfaces when you decide to move back to your hometown. This time, it becomes entangled with a new case, and somehow, you’re still at the center of it. Broceliande is certainly an entertaining series about betrayal, secrets, and beautiful French countryside scenery, wrapped up in 6 episodes.”
Recommended by: Bri R., Marketing
Gåsmamman
DRAMA – CRIME | SWEDEN | SWEDISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
“This series grabs you from the first episode. The remaining seasons of this series are coming to MHz Choice this year, so it’s time to start your rewatch as this series has a long narrative arc. The riveting performance by Alexandra Rapaport as matriarch Sonja keeps you on the edge of your seat. ”
Recommended by: Jason C., Jack of All Trades; Master of None
State of Happiness
DRAMA | NORWAY | NORWEGIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
“You don’t need to be a history buff to get pulled into all three seasons of this period drama. Set in Norway, State of Happiness feels modern and moves at an exciting pace following big life changes and plenty of complicated relationships to keep you emotionally invested.”
Recommended by: Liz P., Subtitle Producer
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Trilogy
THRILLER | SWEDEN | SWEDISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-MA
“I was in high school when the English language adaptation of this film hit theaters and instantly devoured the books after seeing it. Little did I know that someday I’d be in the business of international TV and movies and would discover the 2009 Swedish adaptation, which I think is a much more loyal adaptation of the fantastic book series. Be sure to watch all three films!”
Recommended by: Emma C., Marketing
