While some TV shows may be universal, there are some internationally beloved shows that you may never come across. Thankfully, the experts at RAVE Reviews just released a list of The World’s Favorite TV Shows, broken down by both continent and country. Analyzing data from IMDb, the experts tabulated user ratings and number of ratings to calculate each country’s favorite show. You may just find your new favorite show on this list!
With a 9.5 rating on IMDb, the top-rated US show is Breaking Bad, which follows a high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with lung cancer who turns to creating and selling methamphetamine to save his family. Breaking Bad has been on air since 2008, making it a beloved classic in the states. In the United Kingdom, Sherlock takes the top spot with a rating of 9.1. Sherlock is a modern retelling of the famous sleuth and his partner solving complex crimes in 21st century London.
The show with the overall best rating is from the country of Sri Lanka. Koombiyo (Ants) is a drama about a homeless man who gets caught up in the world of organized crime. Koombiyo has a 9.8 rating on IMDb, but the show’s future is in question as the show’s writer has suspiciously gone missing.
While not all of the world’s favorite TV shows are in English, these best-rated shows are sure to be a compelling view. Subtitles will be your new best friend. How many of these shows have you seen, and which ones are you excited to watch next?
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