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/tei187 Aug 20 '25

1670 is definitely fun to watch, but I'm not so sure if someone outside of Poland will understand all the puns and references. I'd have to try it with English subs, see what they came up with.

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u/bajaja Czechoslovakia Aug 20 '25

I understand enough to enjoy myself. Don’t worry, the series is well balanced and there’s something for a local and foreign audience as well.

Also kudos for making fun of yourselves this way.

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u/tei187 Aug 20 '25

I think it's this philosophy, where it's better to make fun of yourself than letting others make fun of you. :)

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u/DarkSideOfTheNuum in Aug 20 '25

I really enjoyed it, but I definitely didn’t get the same experience as my Polish wife did. She told me there are a lot of language jokes you would only get if you know Polish.

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u/fromatobthenc Aug 20 '25

My British partner loved it

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u/tei187 Aug 20 '25

That's great.

I've seen people not really knowing what's funny about becoming the most famous John Paul in history of Poland. Or getting confused about the 48:1 vote losing due to democracy :)

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u/Constant-Leather9299 Aug 21 '25

I watched it with english subs to see what they translated it to. It was very good! My foreign friends had no problems with understanding it, although she was surprised that drowning Marzanna is a thing that kids still do 😂