European series you might not have heard of but should have

This dark Norwegian mini-series is described as a sharply observed satire set in a too-close future where drones walk dogs, and being in public spaces must be paid for. This dark comedy is ideal for all fans of quality European series. The story focuses on young architect Julie, who lives and works in Oslo but struggles to make ends meet. When a project to build a thousand apartments in Oslo is announced, Julie has an idea: why not turn empty underground parking lots into residential buildings?

The gripping Norwegian thriller is set in the inhospitable landscape of northern Norway in the border area with Russia, where the Cold War never ended. A girl disappears after finding a severed arm in the river behind her house. Unexpectedly, the military refuses to participate in the search. But recently returned police officer Thomas Salmon hates lies and secrets and refuses to let things go despite warnings. As he begins to investigate the girl's disappearance, dangerous forces that have long been dormant are awakened.

The intense and atmospheric drama crime series Fenris revolves around the disappearance of a boy from a small Norwegian town on the border with Sweden, known for its wolf population. When the boy goes missing, rumors that wolves are responsible immediately surface.

Biologist Emma Salomonsen (Ida Elise Broch), visiting there, discovers the boy's bloodied jacket in her father Marius's (Magnus Krepper: 'Queen of Hearts') house, a controversial wolf researcher - and when Marius goes missing, Emma is forced to rely on her own instincts and understanding of wolves to uncover the dark truth.

29-year-old Danish actor Alex Høgh Andersen skyrocketed to international fame with his role as Ivar the Boneless in the long-running hit series Vikings. Now, Andersen comes with the Danish comedic-drama series "Call me Dad," which he wrote, produced, and stars in. Based on the idea of Andersen's real-life friends, the story revolves around long-time friends Emil and Victor. When it turns out that Victor is dating Emil's mom, the stage is set for an unusual family confrontation!

The extraordinary French spy series "The Bureau," with a high IMDb rating of 8.7, is compared by critics to "The Wire," highlighting that just as "The Wire" did for police series, the French series "The Bureau" does for spy series of the 21st century. Le Figaro hailed it as the best French series ever, and The New York Times ranked it third among the best international series of the last decade.

The story revolves around French intelligence officer Malotru, a respected and talented spy who, after a six-year secret mission in Syria, returns to Paris. He tries to forget his secret identity, train a young recruit for covert missions, and investigate the case of an agent who disappeared in Algeria. Sex and seduction are classic elements of espionage, but during his time in Syria, Malotru developed real feelings for Nadia, a beautiful but married history professor. When he learns that Nadia is in Paris, he breaks protocol and revives his secret identity to meet her - and that's when things go awry!

Wrapped in the scenery of Norwegian landscapes and chasing a sinister serial killer, Wisting is a true crime treat. The story is based on two books by Lier Horst, "The Caveman" and "The Hunting Dogs." It follows FBI detective William Wisting, based in New York.

He's on the hunt for a notorious serial killer. After a body is found among the spruces on a farm, Wisting discovers that it's a new victim of a sought-after serial killer from America. Soon, Wisting himself comes under suspicion as details from an old case start haunting him, and his daughter, a journalist, follows a story that leads her onto the killer's path. Wisting collaborates with former FBI special agent Maggie Griffin, portrayed by the brilliant Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix).

The extraordinary Swedish crime series Partisan was named the best TV series at the prestigious Canneseries festival. The director of this mysterious thriller, Amir Chamdin, said he wanted to create a series set in the beautiful Swedish summer with a dark storyline. This Scandi series has a somewhat bizarre story - it's about a closed community running its own organic farm in the idyllic surroundings of Jordnära.

We follow Johnny, a mysterious man who takes on a truck driver's job for the community and, upon arrival, becomes acquainted with the residents' unconventional rules and routines. When Johnny meets Nicole and Maria, adopted children summering there, he starts suspecting that human trafficking is taking place. The more he worries about the girls, the more they steer him towards the job. But who is Johnny really, and what is his true plan?