While the theatrical business was affected quite a bit due to the pandemic this year, we’ve fortunately had some great TV series in 2022. In case you’ve missed out on some of the good ones, here are our picks for the best foreign TV series of 2022 and where you can stream them.
10. Extraordinary Attorney Woo- Netflix
The Korean legal drama follows Woo Young-woo(Park Eun-bin), a female rookie attorney with autism spectrum disorder. Being different from her neurotypical peers, her manner of communication is seen by them as odd, awkward, and blunt. The heartwarming series follows her as she uses her intelligence and photographic memory to become an increasingly competent attorney.
9. The Dropout- Hotstar
The TV series chronicles the Theranos founder’s attempt to revolutionize the healthcare industry after dropping out of college and starting a technology company. In a tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong, Elizabeth Holmes(Amanda Seyfield) develops healthcare technology that puts millions of patients at risk and loses everything in the blink of an eye.
8. White Lotus S2- Hotstar
Unlike the first season set in Hawaii, the second season of the critically acclaimed series is set in Italy’s Sicily. With a well-written plot and the spectacular Jennifer Coolidge returning, the series much like its predecessor has an ensemble cast and lots of drama to keep you engaged.
7. Slow Horses- Apple TV+
The series follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents called slow horses and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb(Gary Oldman) as they navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.
6. Pachinko- Apple TV+
Based on the New York Times bestseller, this sweeping saga chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive.
5. Andor- Hotstar
‘Andor’ will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s(Diego Luna) journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved.
4. House of The Dragon- Hotstar
Set about 100 years after the Seven Kingdoms are united by the Targaryen Conquest and nearly 200 years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’, the show portrays the events leading up to the beginning of the decline of House Targaryen, a devastating war of succession known as the ‘Dance of the Dragons’.
3. Abbot Elementary S2- Hotstar
A group of dedicated, passionate teachers and a slightly tone-deaf principal find themselves thrown together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.
2. The Bear- Hotstar
A world away from what he’s used to, young chef Carmy(Jeremy White) must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and unruly kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother’s suicide.
1. Severance- Apple TV+
Severance is one of the most original series on TV this year with a great premise sure to intrigue you instantly. Mark(Adam Scott) leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives; when a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it sets off a journey of them discovering the truth about their jobs.