'Delhi Crime' and 7 Other Best Netflix Series From Around the World, Ranked by IMDb
These are stories that resonate with viewers regardless of their language or cultural background.
Netflix has become a treasure trove of global content, offering viewers a chance to experience other cultures from the comfort of their own homes.
Today, millions of viewers worldwide are tuning in to Korean dramas, Scandinavian detective shows, and Spanish thrillers, proving that genuine emotions and gripping plots transcend national boundaries.
8. 'The Eternaut', 2025-...
Country: Argentina
IMDb Score: 7.3/10
Present-day Buenos Aires. In the middle of the night, toxic snow falls, causing death upon exposure. Juan Salvo and his friends narrowly escaped death.
Wearing a gas mask and a waterproof suit, Juan sets out to find his wife and daughter. On the snowy streets of the capital, he encounters looters who will do anything to get food, gasoline, and medicine.
7. 'Lupin', 2021-...
Country: France
IMDb Score: 7.5/10
Assane Diop, a Parisian man of Senegalese descent, was well-educated but never found his calling. However, he has a secret: he is a master of disguise and a daring adventurer.
Twenty-five years after a tragedy changed his life, Diop decides to seek revenge. He embarks on a spectacular heist at the Louvre, where Marie Antoinette's legendary necklace is on display.
6. 'The Chestnut Man', 2021-...
Country: Denmark
IMDb Score: 7.6/10
The body of a young woman was found in a playground in a suburb of Copenhagen. The victim is missing an arm, and an odd figurine made of chestnuts is hanging above her.
Detectives Naia Thulin and Mark Hess take up the investigation. They must uncover the identity of the perpetrator and the meaning of the symbol left at the scene of the crime.
Their investigation soon leads them to the case of the daughter of a prominent politician who disappeared a year ago and was presumed dead. Naia and Mark find clues suggesting a direct connection between the two events.
5. 'Alice in Borderland', 2020-2025
Country: Japan
IMDb Score: 7.8/10
After a fight with his family, young gamer Ryohei Arisu leaves home. Seeking solace, he meets up with his friends. However, their outing unexpectedly turns into a police chase.
When the friends return to central Tokyo, they find the city deserted and realize they have become participants in a brutal game.
The rules are simple: win, and you receive a temporary "visa" guaranteeing a few days of life. Lose, and you're killed.
4. 'Adolescence', 2025
Country: United Kingdom
IMDb Score: 8.1/10
The Millers are an ordinary British family living in a quiet suburb. One morning, an armed SWAT team arrives at their home. The task force bursts into the children's room, where thirteen-year-old Jamie is sleeping.
Jamie is accused of brutally murdering a classmate and is taken to the police station. A grueling interrogation begins, during which the police try to uncover the truth.
It is one of the most popular series of 2025, which won six Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited Series. Phil Barantini, the showrunner, filmed all episodes in one take without any cuts.
3. 'Money Heist', 2017-2021
Country: Spain
IMDb Score: 8.2/10
A group led by the mysterious Professor takes over the Royal Spanish Mint. During the raid, employees and a group of schoolchildren on a field trip are trapped inside. A total of 67 people are taken hostage.
However, the robbers aren't after cash – they plan to activate the printing press and produce millions of new 50-euro bills with unique serial numbers. While the police develop a strategy for the assault, tension mounts inside the mint.
One of the schoolgirls is revealed to be the daughter of the British ambassador, which adds an international dimension to this unprecedented situation.
2. 'Delhi Crime', 2019-...
Country: India
IMDb Score: 8.5/10
The plot is based on the 2012 rape of two girls in India that shook the country. Police officer Vartika Chaturvedi takes up the case but encounters bureaucracy and attempts to cover up the incident.
Despite the pressure, Vartika persists, continuing her investigation and getting closer to the truth step by step.
Following its global success, the miniseries was transformed into an anthology. The second season will be released in 2022, and a third season is currently in production.
1. 'Dark', 2017-2020
Country: Germany
IMDb Score: 8.7/10
It is 2019 in the small German town of Winden, where teenagers begin to disappear. These disappearances remind local residents of similar incidents that occurred in 1986.
The investigation becomes more complicated when concerned individuals discover a wormhole that allows time travel.
Despite its complex structure, Netflix's first German-language series has captivated the world. Showrunners Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese created a world with hundreds of characters where events unfold across multiple timelines.
