Spy/Master, Daily Dose of Sunshine, Dom and more – 6 international TV series to watch this Christmas

From European classics to Asian gems, find the perfect series to binge watch on OTT this holiday season.

Daily Dose of Sunshine, Spy/Master, Dom

Christmas is finally here! Can you feel the magic in the air? Whether you are a devout believer or simply cherish the spirit of the season, Christmas is a time to connect with loved ones, spread joy, and create lasting memories. So share your plans, swap gift ideas, and let's make this Christmas one to remember.

No matter how you are going to spend Christmas, sometimes the best gift you can give yourself is the gift of pure entertainment. So, whether you are flying solo or simply embracing a quiet holiday moment, we have compiled a list of captivating TV series that will whisk you away on an adventure. From gripping thrillers to laugh-out-loud comedies, these series will keep you glued to your couch with a warm mug in hand.

This list describes diverse shows – political thrillers from Senegal, Korean dramas exploring mental health, and even quirky Danish comedy-soaps from an old arthouse director. And these are likely to impress those who are bored with the typical American and Indian shows.

Spy/Master

This German series was released in February on HBO Max. The series is about a super-smart hacker and a genius crime solver joining forces to uncover a giant, hidden plot. But they soon find out that the bad guys are much, much closer than they ever imagined.

Copenhagen Cowboy

This Denmark series was released in January on Netflix. It tells a story about a girl named Miu, who was forced to serve others for her whole life, and wants to make things right and get back at those who hurt her. She comes face-to-face with Rakel, her biggest enemy, and together they travel through dangerous places and meet strange creatures in Copenhagen's hidden world of crime.

Daily Dose of Sunshine

This South Korean drama was released in November on Netflix. It shows a story of a nurse named Jang Da-Eun, who has a big heart and spreads cheer like sunshine to her patients in the mental health ward, even when she's facing challenges.

African Folktales Reimagined

This Nigerian series was released in March on Netflix. It shows six iconic African folktales get a modern makeover in this multilingual anthology, delving into grief, love, and the mysteries beyond.

The Night Logan Woke Up

This French series was released in 2022, and is available on Netflix. It exhibits a horrifying incident that occurred in 1991, in a tiny Quebec town. It shook everyone up, especially one family who kept their own bad things hidden away. Now, thirty years later, those secrets are back, and the family has to face them head-on to finally make things right.

Dom

This Brazilian Emmy-nominated series was released in 2021, and is available on Amazon Prime Video. It's a story about Victor, a cop who spends all his time tackling drugs, has a son named Pedro. Sadly, Pedro starts using cocaine as a teenager and ends up becoming a big-time gang leader in Rio. Now, Pedro is one of the most dangerous criminals on the run.

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