It's been an intriguing television season filled with various trends and series. From the trimming and cutting back in the streaming world to the collapsing cable television industry, there have been significant changes. This article delves into some of the notable series and their stories, highlighting the good, the bad, and the mediocre.

Uncover the Hidden Stories of Television's Season

Best of global TV

The Gone, a New Zealand/Irish co-production set in New Zealand, stands out with its unique exploration of cross-cultural interactions between a Gaelic male cop and his Māori female partner. They face a common foe as they share their experiences of historical oppression. In another New Zealand series, A Remarkable Place to Die, the focus shifts to an Anglo cast as New Zealand undergoes a turn to conservatism and the Māori are pushed back.The Seed, a German/Norwegian series, seamlessly alternates between the world's largest seed vault in Norway and the heart of European power in Brussels. It exposes the corporate greed and malfeasance in cornering the food supply market. The relationship between a hardened German cop and his more in-touch-with-nature Norwegian partner is excellent as they uncover the truth.

Troppo Season 2, an Australian series set in Queensland, continues the story of a bitter cop and the lesbian Indigenous founder of their private detective agency. Season two focuses on the shadowy doings at a rehab center as they battle their own demons and expose a triple murderer.Ammo, a Norwegian series, delves into the inner workings and corruption of the arms industry. It questions the "benevolent" presence of the French in Mali and shows the lead character's struggle as a compromised cog in this deadly machine.

Matlock: A Network Series with Guts and Heart

Kathy Bates, in what she claims is her last role and likely to earn her an Emmy, takes on a geriatric lawyer's journey. She comes out of retirement to determine which member of the law firm concealed information about an opioid that led to her daughter's death. Her and her husband's "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" reference adds a unique touch. The secondary characters, like Olympia, are also well-developed and enhance the series' effectiveness.This CBS series tenderly evokes a complicated senior relationship and tackles the heartlessness of corporate law, making it a standout in the television landscape.

Blackshore: Tough-Minded Irish Lesbian Cop's Journey

A tough-minded Irish lesbian cop returns to her home along the sea, where the trail leads her to expose the hardened masculinity within the town's hierarchy and power structure. She relentlessly pursues the truth about a missing teenager, similar to the Icelandic series The Valhalla Murders. Her story continues to climb higher as she uncovers more criminal activities.

High Country: A Mixed-Race Cop's Struggle

A mixed-race Australian cop battles to solve a mystery that may involve a forest spirit while also reconnecting with her Indigenous heritage. Her female partner falls under the spell of an artist's community guru who attempts to break their marriage. The leads' relationship is complex and tender, as is the budding relationship between their daughter and an Indigenous teen.

Machine: French Thriller with Unique Pairing

A French series pairs a female martial arts assassin with a fiery male, avowedly Marxist labor organizer. The echoes of the French social realist tradition meet the Asian action genre in this thrilling story about a factory on the verge of being taken over by corporate goons.

Disco '76: German Series on Liberation

In this German series, a young woman escapes the clutches of stifling masculinity and discovers the liberatory freedom of club music through African-American G.I.s. She opens her own disco in defiance of her rigid father, opening up new vistas in a parochial town.

Dates IRL: Norwegian Series on Virtual Reality

This Norwegian series humorously and touchingly confronts the issue of a generation raised in virtual reality. When an online relationship ends, 25-year-old Ida enters the physical dating world, which is heavily influenced by digital reality. It provides a satirical look at our current shattered reality and the negative impact of American tech.

Freeing Huey Newton in 'The Big Cigar'

The Big Cigar, based on a true story, focuses on a successful '70s Hollywood producer smuggling Black Panther leader Huey Newton to Cuba. Flashbacks reveal his important role in founding the Panthers and his relationships. The villain is a hippie undercover agent with his own motives.Nemesis features a lead prosecutor with internal conflicts as she investigates a shady firm. Along the way, there are suspenseful set pieces. Ultimately, she makes the right decisions.After the Flood, a British ITV series, tackles the crucial climate question. It shows a flooded town facing insurance issues and a corrupt "eco-friendly" developer. It is seen through the eyes of a dedicated female police officer.

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