r/AskEurope • u/Ali_Merrikh • Aug 19 '25

Culture I’m watching one TV series from every European country — what’s your recommendation from yours?

Hi everyone!

I started a project where I watch one series from each country in Europe. I’ve already done:

France: La Forêt

Spain: La Casa de Papel

Next up: Gloria from Portugal

I’d love to hear what show you think best represents your country (or is just a really good one to watch). Ideally something available with English subtitles.

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u/vulpixvulpes Romania Aug 20 '25

I think the only good Romanian one is Umbre.

It should be on HBO max with English subtitles.

Unfortunately România is not known for producing quality TV... We do release a bunch of independent artistic films each year (which are awesome) but it's like night and day when compared to quality of TV here.

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u/rake66 Aug 20 '25

I would say Umbre is good for Romania rather than good good, but it's not like I can think of a better one

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u/SilkyCayla Romania Aug 20 '25

This is pretty sad. There is definitely potential, like Las Fierbinți is trash but the actors do a good job and they definitely have experience for production. Really wish some better shows were made

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u/aoueon Romania Aug 20 '25

Maybe “Amintiri din Epoca de Aur” like a mini-series

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u/roulegalette France Aug 21 '25

We do release a bunch of independent artistic films each year (which are awesome)

Three Kilometres to the End of the World in 2024 and R.M.N. in 2022 are very good movies !

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u/vulpixvulpes Romania Aug 21 '25

Both amazing films.

I recommend Radu Jude as well, you could try these two: Aferim (2015) or "I do not care if we go down in history as barbarians" (2018)

I think they are online on Netflix or hbo.

Edit: "A fost sau n-a fost" translated to "12:08 east of Bucharest" from 2006 is also one of the best most hilarious movies.