


Let’s be honest: your streaming queue is likely dominated by the same heavily marketed English-language dramas and domestic blockbusters, leaving some of the most brilliant storytelling on the planet completely unnoticed. If you are willing to look past the subtitle barrier, the international market is quietly producing peerless, high-concept masterpieces that completely subvert standard TV tropes. These eight highly acclaimed, criminally underrated non-Indian, foreign-language series represent the absolute pinnacle of global television right now.


When a neighbor's au pair vanishes from her wealthy suburb, Cecilie seeks answers — and unravels secrets that shatter her seemingly perfect world.

Originally shown in the faux museum of the invasion.

When Ruby unwittingly witnesses an explosive secret at Maxton Hall private school, the arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort has to deal with the quick-witted scholarship student for better or worse: He is determined to silence Ruby. Their passionate exchange of words unexpectedly ignites a spark...

Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.

Friend, son, lover - and of course - drag impresario. Allow us a moment to get real with Paul Ryder.

Korea, 1645 - Joseon Dynasty: a partially blind and gifted acupuncturist, Gyeong-su, is invited to work alongside the royal physician in the palace of King Injo, just before the crown prince Sohyeon returns after having been held captive by the Qing Dynasty. Prince Sohyeon and his father begin to differ in opinion on the future direction of their dynasty, leading King Injo to suffer from severe anxiety and paranoia. One night, Gyeong-su witnesses prince Sohyeon's death. Disbelieved as a witness on account of his blindness, Gyeong-su must struggle to reveal the truth while not falling prey to the power-hungry conspirators of the palace.

Based on 1947 short story of the same name by Hasan Azizul Haque.