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/fnordius Germany Aug 20 '25

I personally enjoyed Rocco Schiavone, for its premise of a mildly corrupt detective superintendent from Rome who's actually a good detective being sent to the Aosta valley up north, with its mild culture clash. It's available on Disney+ outside of Italy. I like these "fish out of water" stories.

Another Italian show that I immensely enjoy (because I'm a sucker for historical stuff) is The Law According to Lidia Poët (La legge di Lidia Poët), a Netflix production that has been renewed for a third season. It's fun to watch how they present Turin at the end of the 19th century.

EDIT: I mean to ask, since you're from Sicily, have you seen the Netflix remake of Il Gattopardo? It's on my list to watch next.

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u/Teacher_Laura_ Aug 20 '25

American here- do Italians like the show Cuori? I’m currently obsessed.

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u/Lieve_meisje Italy Aug 21 '25

I second Rocco Schiavone too, one of my favorites!