Best Hungarian TV shows
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Best Hungarian TV shows
TOP TV Shows: Dune: Prophecy (2024), The Witcher (2019), Titanic (2012), Dracula (2002), The Informant (2022), Golden Life (2015), Mr. Bean: The Animated Series (2002), The Borgias (2011), Maigret (2016), The Pillars of the Earth (2010), A mi kis falunk (2017), In Treatment (2012), The King (2022), Russian Doll (2019), The Teacher (2022), Maigret (1992), Válótársak (2015), Work Matters (2012), One Summer Adventure (2015), Strangled (2020).
List of Best TV Shows
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
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Story:
Ten thousand years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen establish the fabled sect and female order that would become known as the Bene Gesserit to control the future of humankind.
Style:
epic, dramatic, tense, philosophical, psychotronic ...
Plot:
sisterhood, dune, prophecy, secret society, political intrigue, destiny, power struggle, space opera, foreshadowing, sisters, palace intrigue, betrayal ...
Time:
future
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: Poland, Hungary, USA, UK
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
The witcher Geralt, a mutated monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. Based on Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher Saga.
Style:
dark fantasy, exciting, captivating, atmospheric, brutal ...
Audience:
boys' night, chick flick, adult
Plot:
supernatural, medieval, monster, magic, fantasy world, anti heroine, deadly creature, sorceress, elf, destiny, prophecy, one against many ...
Time:
medieval times
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK, Canada, Hungary
Duration: 48 min.
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Story:
An extraordinary re-telling of the doomed voyage that features both fictional and historical characters, ranging from steerage passengers to upper class guests.
Style:
emotional, realistic, costume drama, epic, historical drama ...
Plot:
titanic, shipwreck, passenger, ocean liner, sea disaster, tragedy, drowning, ocean, ship, sinking ship, cruise ship, ghost ship ...
Time:
1910s, edwardian era, 20th century, year 1912
Place:
england
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502
Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: Italy
Duration: 173 min.
TV show
Story:
A group of thieves break into a chamber expecting to find paintings, but instead they release the count himself,
Style:
suspenseful, bleak, scary, atmospheric, serious ...
Plot:
vampire, supernatural, dracula, danger, deadly creature, curses spells and rituals, gang, imaginary, rivalry, couples, mercy killing, mountain ...
Place:
europe, hungary, romania, budapest
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: Hungary
Duration: 43 min.
TV show
Story:
Behind the Iron Curtain, Geri leaves for college, looks forward to meeting girls and partying and joins a group of radicals led by the charismatic Száva. But Geri has a secret. He’s an informant of the totalitarian state and to save his brother, ...
Style:
suspense, captivating, disturbing, thrilling, political thriller
Plot:
iron curtain, communism, blackmail, secret police, male protagonist, mission, investigation, student, problem, special agent, secret agent, corruption ...
Time:
year 1985, 80s, 20th century
Place:
budapest, hungary, central europe, europe
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Hungary
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Shamed by his father's dying words, con man Attila Miklosi tries to go straight but eventually succumbs to pressure from his demanding wife Janka and his boss, Endre Hollos, and returns to his life of crime. When his son tries to follow him ...
Style:
suspense, tense, captivating, crime drama, grim ...
Plot:
corruption, corrupt businessman, businessman, financial problem, family problems, showdown, police corruption, social problems, anti hero, organized crime, father son relationship, moral dilemma ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
hungary, budapest
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Genre: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family
Country: UK, Hungary
Duration: 11 min.
TV show
Story:
Mr. Bean is an animated television series by Varga Studio based on the British live-action series of the same name. Characters from the original live action series included Mr. Bean, Irma Gobb, Teddy, and the mysterious driver of the Reliant ...
Style:
not serious, humorous, absurd, anime, retro ...
Audience:
kids, pre-teens
Plot:
nothing goes right, comedy of errors, goofy hero, misfit, silly humor, disorder, workplace situations, workplace, escapades, danger, englishman, farce ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
england, london, europe, united kingdom
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Genre: Crime, Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA, Hungary, Ireland, Canada
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
Set in 15th century Italy at the height of the Renaissance, The Borgias chronicles the corrupt rise of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia to the papacy, where he proceeds to commit every sin in the book to amass and retain power, influence and enormous wealth ...
Style:
serious, costume drama, epic, clever, captivating ...
Plot:
historical character, intrigue, sex scene, brother sister incest, siblings relations, medieval, renaissance, brother sister sex, incest, clergy, lust, power struggle ...
Time:
15th century, middle ages, ancient times, medieval times, 16th century
Place:
rome italy, italy, ireland, europe, florence
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, Hungary
Duration: 87 min.
TV show
Story:
A serial killer strikes in post-war France and it's up to Jules Maigret, a dedicated police commissioner, to hunt the murderer down.
Style:
detective, suspenseful, captivating, enigmatic, psychological ...
Plot:
murder of a prostitute, serial killer, police detective, french police, police inspector, police investigation, british police, murder suspect, undercover, suspect, crime scene, false confession ...
Time:
1950s, year 1955, 50s
Place:
paris france, united kingdom, france, europe
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Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller, War
Country: Germany, Canada, UK, Hungary
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The Pillars of the Earth is an eight-part 2010 TV miniseries, adapted from Ken Follett's novel of the same name.
Style:
captivating, costume drama, historical drama, realistic, intense ...
Plot:
medieval, king, power struggle, state affairs, throne, cathedral, erotic scene, monarchy, heir, religions or cults, catholic church, female nudity ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, 12th century, ancient times, 50s ...
Place:
england, britain, europe, london
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Hungary
TV show
Story:
The amusing everyday life of a small, stereotypical Hungarian village focusing on a corrupt mayor, a bodybuilder priest, a hot bartender girl, a dumb police officer, and a womanizing football coach.
Style:
feel good, entertaining, humorous, satirical, funny ...
Plot:
everyday life, satire, village, small town, community, lifestyle, relationships, small village, humour, society, countryside, workplace situations ...
Place:
hungary
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Genre: Drama
Country: Hungary
TV show
Story:
A successful psychologist battles with problems in his personal life.
Style:
psychological, thrilling, captivating, serious, melancholic
Plot:
relationship problems, therapy, social problems, psychology, life philosophy, mental health, social issues, psychological trauma, lifestyle, parapsychology, introspection, life is a bitch ...
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: Hungary
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The series Király explores the life and tragic death of Jimmy Zámbó, one of the defining figures of the pop music scene after the regime change, mixing real events with fictional elements. Everyone knows the end of the story: the King is dead. ...
Style:
dramatic, captivating, exciting, serious, intense ...
Plot:
singer, glory, king, communism, biopic, pop music, rising to stardom, desire for fame, music, legend, musician's life, musician ...
Time:
90s, 2000s, 80s
Place:
hungary
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115K
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA, Hungary
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Nadia keeps dying and reliving her 36th birthday party. She's trapped in a surreal time loop -- and staring down the barrel of her own mortality.
Style:
exciting, psychological, atmospheric, tense, enigmatic ...
Plot:
time loop, strong female character, death, time travel, house party, lesbian, survival, twists and turns, character study, homeless man, partner, time ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
new york, usa
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK, Hungary
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A thriller anthology series detailing the separate stories of two teachers, Jenna and Dani. Jenna, a popular teacher with a chaotic private life, is accused of sleeping with her 15-year-old pupil Kyle after a night out celebrating a promotion. Dani, ...
Style:
anthology, controversial, suspenseful, intense, crime drama ...
Plot:
teacher student relationship, school, accusation, ethical dilemma, secrets, reputation, scandal, education, character study, domestic drama, manipulation, deception ...
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK, Hungary
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Based on the novels by Georges Simenon, Michael Gambon plays the eponymous detective from the Sûreté in this 1992 revival of the 1960s BBC drama series. Maigret is an intuitutive detective, who investigates his cases by watching and listening, ...
Style:
captivating, confusing, realistic, serious, atmospheric ...
Plot:
investigation, whodunit, british police, police procedural, commissioner, uncover truth, intelligence, deduction, crime investigation, character study, adaptation, confession ...
Time:
20th century
Place:
france, paris france
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Hungary
TV show
Story:
Bálint Sáfár, the charming businessman has several affairs, and when his wife Zsófi - with whom he has two children - finds out about his infidelity, she breaks up with him. Bálint decides to move to one of his houses on sale. On the same day ...
Style:
disturbing, semi serious, psychological, satirical, captivating
Plot:
relationship problems, marriage crisis, problem solving, husband wife relationship, unhappy marriage, living together, relationships, ex couple relations, family relations, male protagonist, friendship between men, satire ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Hungary
Duration: 26 min.
TV show
Story:
A dysfunctional office faces hilarious obstacles in this Hungarian rendering of "The Office"
Style:
satirical, mockumentary, entertaining, semi serious, captivating ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
satire, office, office worker, office work, workplace situations, coworker, workplace, office politics, bureaucracy, adaptation, everyday life, small business ...
Place:
hungary
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Hungary
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
A group of young people decide to spend their summer by the lake Balaton. There they spend their summer working and a lot of adventures await them, including love.
Style:
touching, sentimental, disturbing, light
Audience:
teens
Plot:
teenage sex, love, summer, friendship, friends, friendship between boys, teenager, teen romance, summer vacation, teenage girl, young love, best friend ...
Place:
hungary
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Genre: Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Hungary
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
In 1960s socialist Hungary, a serial killer targeting young women torments a small town and the determined detective on his trail. Based on true events.
Style:
rough, enigmatic, suspenseful, suspense, detective
Plot:
maniac, murder mystery, serial killer, false accusation, psychology, who done it, investigation, suspicion, interrogation, police, manipulation, uncover truth ...
Time:
20th century, 60s
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Hungary
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
The chronicles of the lives of young urban adults in Budapest.
Style:
touching, semi serious, realistic, humorous, feel good ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
looking for love, couples, love and romance, unfulfilled love, love affair, young adult, city life, lesbian, coming of age, friendship, slice of life, dating ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
hungary, budapest
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Genre: Action
Country: Hungary
TV show
Story:
While trying to fix a mistake from five years ago in a current NATO-mission, Lieutenant Colonel Györbíró also has to deal with his son's irresponsibility - he send his ass off to boot camp.
Style:
tension, suspense
Plot:
father son relationship, family conflict, redemption, moral dilemma, boot camp, honor, loyalty, leadership, discipline, realism, regret, investigation ...
Place:
eastern europe, hungary
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Country: UK, Hungary
Duration: 47 min.
TV show
Story:
Kipper is a charming collection of tales that follows the adventures of a curious and friendly dog as he explores the world, makes new friends, and learns valuable life lessons through imaginative fun and play.
Style:
light hearted, educational, humorous, semi serious
Audience:
kids, toddlers, preschool
Plot:
dog, friendship, christmas, heartwarming, winter, innocent, children, safe, snow, pig, life lesson, curiosity ...
Time:
90s, 20th century
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Hungary
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Although together they have been known as a legend in the world of gastronomy, András and Éva have recently divorced. After their marriage is over, Éva is about to keep their famous restaurant at the coast of Lake Balaton, "André". ...
Style:
culinary, captivating, thrilling, psychological, romantic ...
Plot:
relationships, restaurant, gastronomy, culinary arts, romantic relationship, male female relationship, lifestyle, love and romance, relationship problems, love interest, love story, love affair ...
Place:
hungary
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Family, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA, Taiwan, Hungary, Philippines, Japan, China, France, South Korea, Ireland
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an American animated television series produced by Murakami-Wolf-Swenson. The pilot was shown during the week of December 14, 1987 in syndication as a five-part miniseries and began its official run on October 1, ...
Style:
retro, anime, exciting, humorous, epic ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, toddlers, pre-teens, preschool
Plot:
ninja turtle, mutant, martial arts, turtle, invasion, werewolf, pizza, mutant animal, superhero, good versus evil, master warrior, friends ...
Time:
year 1987, 80s, 90s
Place:
new york, usa
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Hungary, Austria, Germany
Duration: 112 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of János Hunyadi is the epic tale of a hero born into modest circumstances, who, in 1456, with relentless determination and against all odds, vanquished the much larger Ottoman army, halting its drive to conquer the Vatican and overrun ...
Style:
historical drama, epic, patriotic, tense
Plot:
heroism, battlefield, biopic, bravery, leadership, sacrifice, nationalism, political intrigue, rise to power, chivalry, archery, male nudity ...
Time:
15th century
Place:
hungary, balkan
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Hungary
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Hungarian remake of the Bulgarian series about a disconnect family living together in order to get an inheritance.
Style:
funny, feel good, satirical, humorous, light ...
Plot:
inheritance, village life, satire, family relations, family drama, family conflict, family life, family secret, villager, secret, countryside, lifestyle ...
Place:
hungary
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Genre: Animation, Family
Country: UK, Hungary
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
Angelina, the remarkable prima ballerina mouse stars in 4 new adventures in Lights, Camera, Action! Re-released in a new handle box. Lights, Camera, Action! - When Angelina enters a movie-making contest she decides to make a weepy melodrama in ...
Style:
semi serious, humorous, feel good, captivating
Audience:
kids, family outing, toddlers
Plot:
hopes, cartoon mouse, best friend, follow your dream, mischievous children, dancer's life, youth, ambition, dance school, teachers and students, mouse, ballet ...
Time:
2000s
Place:
europe, england
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: France, Hungary
TV show
Story:
1997. Garry Kasparov, the greatest chess player of all time, faces Deep Blue, IBM's supercomputer. Two brains, face to face; one man against an empire; a battle of humans against machines that forever changed the perception of artificial ...
Style:
historical drama
Plot:
chess, artificial intelligence, mind game, strategy, competition, biopic, innovation, obsession, slow burn, isolation
Time:
90s
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Genre: Adventure, Family
Country: Hungary
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
A story about two urban boys, who spend a summer at the romantic Kis-Balaton side with an old field keeper, and gradually change their point of view about their civilized life, and fall in love with the nature.
Style:
black and white
Plot:
eagle, school, fishing, teacher, snake, ruins, lake, nature, coming of age, summer vacation, dog, crab ...
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