We've picked out highly addictive international dramas that are perfect for binge-watching over the summer. From Wednesday, with its new season arriving in August, to the globally popular Upload, these are five series you won't be able to stop watching once you start.
Suuny
- Original title : Sunny
- Country/Release: USA/ 2024
- Director : Lucy Tcherniak
- Cast : Rashida Jones, Annie the Clumsy, Judy Ong
- 1 season (9 episodes)
Sunny is a dark comedy produced by the American studio A24 for Apple TV+. Rashida Jones serves as both the lead actress and executive producer, and acclaimed Japanese actors Hidetoshi Nishijima and Jun Kunimura also appear in the series.
A household robot named Sunny appears at the same time as her husband disappears, and his wife Susie (Rashida Jones) leads a mysterious life with Sunny, a robot she hates. The interaction between Susie, who hates robots anyway, and Sunny, who is straight as an arrow, is very funny.
As there are nine episodes in one season, it can be watched in one sitting starting at the end of the summer vacation!
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Wednesday
- Original title : Wednesday
- Country/Release: USA/ 2022
- Production : Alfred Gaff, Miles Miller
- cast : Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Catherine Zeta-Jones
- One season (8 episodes)
Wendesday“ is a comedy-horror drama featuring ”Wendesday Addams,“ a character from ”The Addams Family. Of the eight episodes in season 1, four were directed by gothic horror genius Tim Burton.
After being expelled from high school, Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) transfers to Nevermore Academy, her parents' alma mater. She decides to investigate a murder she happens to witness. Wednesday's deadpan reactions and the interactions with the show's quirky characters make it truly engaging.
A new season of “Wendy's Day” has been confirmed, with Season 2 to be released in August and September 2025. Each will have four episodes, with part one to be released on August 6 and part two on September 3.
Season 1 consists of eight episodes, making it easy to binge-watch before Season 2 begins on August 6.
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Upload
- Original title : Upload
- Country/Release: USA/ 2020
- Director : Greg Daniels and others
- cast: Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards
- 3 seasons （25 episodes）
“Upload” is an Amazon Original sci-fi comedy drama created by a five-time Emmy-winning creator.
It depicts a near future where humans can upload themselves into a digital afterlife, blending the concept with dark humor.
Nathan (Robbie Amell) survives a car accident but is uploaded into a virtual world by his girlfriend. Those managing the virtual world soon realize that Nathan's death might not have been an accident…
Although there are three seasons, the total number of episodes is only 25, making it perfect for a binge-watch.
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The Bold Type
- Original title : The Bold Type
- Country/Release: USA/ 2017
- Writer: Sarah Watson
- Cast: Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee, Meghann Fahy
- 5 seasons (52 episodes)
“The Bold Type” is often called the modern-day “Sex and the City” — a bold and empowering drama for a new generation of women.
It follows the lives of three women in their 20s working at the editorial department of a women’s magazine, exploring love, friendship, career, and personal growth while intertwining social issues.
Jane (Katie Stevens) becomes a writer after four years at the company. Kat (Aisha Dee) is a young and ambitious social media director. Sutton (Meghann Fahy) works as an assistant in the editorial office.
The close-knit trio faces real-life challenges unique to their twenties, from career struggles to romance and friendship. The various problems and unexpected events that Jane, Kat, and Sutton encounter feel authentic and relatable to many viewers.
“The Bold Type” concludes with Season 5. With 52 episodes across 5 seasons, it’s the kind of show you might find yourself binge-watching before you even realize it.
Atypical
- Original title : Atypical
- Country/Release: USA/ 2017
- Produced by: Robia Rashid
- Cast: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, Michael Rapaport
- 4 seasons（38 episodes）
Atypical is a coming-of-age comedy-drama in which Keir Gilchrist plays a high school boy on the autism spectrum. The show follows the daily life of 18-year-old Sam Gardner (played by Gilchrist), a teenager with autism.
Sam, who is on the autism spectrum, struggles with social interactions. His only real friend is Zahid (played by Nik Dodani), a coworker at his part-time job. Still, in his senior year of high school, Sam starts to take steps toward independence—and even tries to get his first girlfriend by practicing with a “trial girlfriend”!?
The dynamic between Sam and Zahid is especially entertaining—the cool, logical Sam and the passionate, over-the-top Zahid make a hilariously mismatched pair.
With just 38 episodes across 4 seasons, Atypical is a binge-worthy series perfect for a weekend watch.
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