100 Best Foreign Shows on Netflix Right Now

100 Best Foreign Shows on Netflix Right Now

March 20, 2025

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As the biggest name in streaming, it won’t be a surprise to hear that Netflix has one of the biggest libraries of movies and shows. The American streaming service obviously hosts plenty of Hollywood blockbusters and indie hits, but viewers might be surprised at the variety of their library, with some shows acquired (and sometimes produced) by Netflix from all over the world. Depending on your algorithm, you might find some of them come up top in your home page, but if you’ve stuck with Hollywood films and want to start watching something out of your comfort zone, we’ve listed some of the best foreign series available on Netflix for you to start.

81. A Nearly Normal Family

7.3

Genres

Crime, Drama

Actors

Alexandra Karlsson Tyrefors, Björn Bengtsson, Christian Fandango Sundgren, Lo Kauppi

Moods

Challenging, Character-driven, Depressing

Any parent would defend their kid in court, though, sometimes it depends on the case. A Nearly Normal Family brings one such Swedish family through a case, as their nineteen year old daughter is accused of murdering a man, four years after the family decides not to prosecute their daughter’s rapist without evidence. The thriller series unfolds into a compelling murder mystery, as the show plays with the family members’ different perspectives that expands and continues the show’s intrigue, even if you think you have it all figured out. And as the investigation continues, the family’s secrets slowly get unveiled, threatening to break the Sandells apart, with their conflicting morals and unresolved trauma. While some viewers might not appreciate the slow burn, it’s an interesting crime thriller-family drama mix that questions how far we’re willing to go for our loved ones.

82. Replacing Chef Chico

7.3

Genres

Drama

Actors

Alessandra de Rossi, Joel Saracho, Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby

Moods

Easy, Feel-Good, Heart-warming

Viewers are familiar with cuisines around the world such as the food from France, Italy and Japan, but now it’s Filipino cuisine that takes the spotlight. Replacing Chef Chico portrays different Filipino dishes in each of its eight episodes, but these meals are great side dishes to sous chef Ella’s journey in managing the Hain fine dining restaurant. Alongside this journey of self-discovery comes heartwarming stories from the Hain restaurant’s customers, the receptionist’s cheeky commentary, and sweet tracks from Leanne & Naara. They all mix into a lighthearted, if a tad bit familiar, cooking drama series, and it does so with the breezy and calm attitude of lead character sous chef Ella.

83. Delicious in Dungeon

7.3

Genres

Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Actors

Asuna Tomari, Hiroshi Naka, Kentaro Kumagai, Miyu Tomita

Moods

Funny, Grown-up Comedy, Quirky

When watching fantasy anime, there’s a wonderfully whimsical world that viewers can fully explore. Spectacular magic, brave warriors, and strange creatures are all expected, but every exploring troop needs supplies. Money, weapons, and of course, food are needed to survive the wondrous yet perilous adventures they set out to embark on. Delicious in Dungeon recognizes these practicalities, and creates a whole episodic adventure that focuses more on the possible food ecosystems of a fantasy world rather than the seemingly serious quests they embark upon. It makes for a slightly silly approach poking fun at the fantasy genre, but it’s definitely something unique, especially when it brings about mouthwatering exotic dishes made from monsters.

84. Maamla Legal Hai

7.3

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Actors

Anant Joshi, Anjum Batra, Naila Grewal, Naila Grrewal

Moods

Binge-Worthy, Easy, Funny

With the stakes involved in plenty of cases, legal dramas tend to be more serious and dramatic. However, sometimes, ludicrous events can happen in these courts, and they have, in real life. Maamla Legal Hai may not be 100% factual, but the way they mix and match real life legal headlines gets into unexpected, hilarious ways, poking fun at how ridiculous the Indian legal system can be. It might shy away from the serious cases, but Maamla Legal Hai smartly depicts the legal ecosystem, from the wily higher ups, to the idealistic newcomers, with unique charm and witty humor.

85. Norsemen

7.2

Genres

Comedy

Moods

Funny

Being a Viking is “the easiest job in the world” a villager tells the town’s most feared fighter: “sit on a boat, stab people with swords — it’s as basic as it can possibly get”. In Norsemen, a variety of characters try to fight this basicness. They take fashion risks like putting horns on a helmet for the first time, try to be more culturally diverse by interacting with a Roman slave, fall in love and raid tribes (often at the same time), and so on – you know, every day Viking stuff. Norsemen’s first season was viewed by more than a million people in Norway, a country of five million.

86. The Twelve

7.2

Genres

Drama

Actors

Luc De Ruelle, Maaike Neuville, Tom Vermeir

In this compelling new Belgian legal drama, the story is as much about the jurors who are chosen to decide on the crime, as it is about the crime itself.

Usually, the jurors are quiet characters whose job is to be unmoved by hotshot lawyers. The Twelve, somehow the first TV show to do this, digs into how their personal pasts influence their decisions.

87. Kleo

7.2

Genres

Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Actors

Alessija Lause, Dimitrij Schaad, Jella Haase, Julius Feldmeier

Moods

Action-packed, Binge-Worthy, Character-driven

Revenge stories are always fun, especially if you have someone like Jella Haase (who plays the titular spy Kleo) to helm them. Haase switches from scorned to spritely with such ease, making the otherwise formulaic plot of the show a breeze to watch. The disguises, the getaways, the killings, and the chase are all expected but nonetheless enjoyable in this show. 

If you’re looking for the next Killing Eve, this just might be it. Aside from the leads’ cheerfully deadly ways, the two shows also share the similarity of having enemies obsessing with each other, resulting in a cat-and-mouse chase that’s hard to peel your eyes off from. 

88. My Name

7.2

Genres

Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama

Actors

Ahn Bo-hyun, Back Joo-hee, Chang Ryul, Han So-hee

Moods

Action-packed, Character-driven, Dark

If there’s one thing South Korea has a lock on, it’s great revenge stories. This thrilling and intense series follows the journey of a determined woman turning to a powerful crime ring to help her seek revenge for her father’s death. With a fast-paced storyline and expertly executed action sequences, the show keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish within a neat eight episodes.

Supported by Han So-Hee’s strong performances, a tight script, and the unrelenting bloody fights, My Name delivers a satisfying blend of suspense and drama making it a must-watch for fans of crime thrillers.

89. Zom 100

7.2

Genres

Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Actors

Makoto Furukawa, Minami Takahashi, Shuichiro Umeda, Tomori Kusunoki

Moods

Dramatic, Original, Quirky

Making a bucket list at the height of a zombie outbreak seems ridiculous, yet totally reasonable when you’ve spent the last three years overworked and undervalued. In real life, our workforce already feels zombified as higher-ups enslave the working class to high production and insufficient pay, so it’s nice to see Zom 100 exemplify that notion. Zom 100 also immediately captures that essential reminder to “live now,” which has become especially relevant as the Covid-19 pandemic found most people rekindling old hobbies and discovering new ones as death and sickness felt ever near.

Though there isn’t a lot of character-building in episode one, the titular 100-item bucket list promises an eye-opening, personal journey with our protagonist Akira. Thankfully, the opening didn’t shy away from the gore and electrifying tension of the zombie attacks, making this an interesting horror/slice-of-life/coming-of-age/drama to keep an eye on. 

90. 6ixtynin9 the Series

7.2

Genres

Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Actors

Davika Hoorne, Patara Eksangkul, Ploi Horwang, Thanaporn Rattanasasiwimon

Moods

Discussion-sparking, Intense, Suspenseful

Following the 1999 film, 6ixtynin9: the Series is an unexpected adaptation about the unexpected package. The loss of the package drives the violence of the film, as gang members tries to recover the money, and as protagonist Toom tries to survive. This is despite the package being easily replaceable by the original sender. In turning the movie into a show, the story expands to a whole set of characters in Toom’s apartment building, as well as a whole set of potential victims. Additionally, in bringing the late 90s plot into the post-pandemic world – a world with mass layoffs, government incompetence, and democracy protests, 6ixtynin9 feels cathartic. The series captures that sense of pure survival we’ve been facing these past few years.

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