What is happening: Nicole Kidman, the notorious guru-healer Masha, runs a wellness resort. City dwellers plagued by affluence defoliate their souls between smoothies and microdosing. Could be that this is a parody of Gwyneth Paltrow’s absurd feel-good empire Goop – but above all a pretty gripping psychological drama with just the right dose of soap opera.
Secret star: The luxury resort Tranquillum House, planted in secluded nature, including a waterfall and whirlpools.
Not suitable for: People for whom yoga is too spiritual. Aurelie von Blazekovic.
On Amazon Prime, eight episodes.
What is happening: Wealthy holidaymakers move into their suites in the hotel complex The White Lotus in Hawaii. The young married couple on their honeymoon, the family of a digital company boss and the heiress who wants to throw her mother’s ashes into the sea get entangled in a web of claims, insecurities and neuroses that draws them into a maelstrom of embarrassment and a barrage of plot twists .
Secret star: Jennifer Coolidge, who stages the alcoholism, manipulative vulnerability and nervous breakdowns of heiress Tanya McQuoid with the virtuosity of an emotional wrecking ball.
Not suitable for:. Anyone who detests embarrassing pauses in conversation and passive-aggressive communication disorders. Andrian Kreye
On Sky Ticket, Magenta TV, Amazon Video, Google Play and iTunes, six episodes.
What is happening: Kim (Sandra Oh) is the first woman and first non-whites to be appointed to the chair of English literature at the fictional Pembroke University: A poisoned honor, it turns out that Kim is struggling with cuts, sexism and shrinking student numbers. Then her colleague and campus flirt Bill shows the Hitler salute in the seminar. Cancel culture, abuse of power and the question of one’s own relevance, disguised as a romantic comedy.
Secret star: David Duchovny, who has a guest appearance and plays himself – as a failed literary scholar.
Not suitable for: Everyone who never wants to go to university again. The series celebrates the campus style. Nicolas friend
On Netflix, six episodes.
What is happening: Three young people have to find out what can happen if nude pictures unintentionally end up on the Internet. Sofia, 16, is filmed having sex at a house party, on Monday the whole school knows the video. Viktor, 18, receives a complaint for posting intimate recordings of a minor. Ada, 14, cheats on an older dating app and is blackmailed.
Secret star: The producer sisters Nina M. and Liv Barbosa Blad, who give courage to the Norwegian series Victims.
Not suitable for: Exhibitionists. Dennis Mueller
ARD media library, ten episodes.
What is happening: When the Iron Curtain fell in 1989, violinist Marie, who had fled to London, and government critic Viktor returned to their hometown of Prague. But shortly after arriving in the Czech capital, the couple is involved in a serious car accident. When Marie woke up from her coma several days later, Viktor had disappeared.
Secret star: The retro filter.
Not suitable for: People who were regularly absent from history class. Helena Zacher
In the Arte media library, six episodes.
At the attack – the power of hurt
What is happening: Shots are fired in a Viennese shopping center and people die. It is unclear who committed the attack. In retrospect, it is important to find out: Who is so offended that they are capable of such a bloodbath? The security guard Georg, who is said to have a problem with violence? His even more hot-headed colleague Mario?
Secret star: Lea Zoë Voss as the hairdresser Saschi, who does not allow herself to be forced into the role of a plaything around her quarreling men.
Not suitable for: Inquisitive people who want to learn the basics about assassinations. Dennis Mueller
In the ZDF media library, six episodes.
What is happening: After his mysterious girlfriend Judith disappears, social worker Guillaume ends up in a web of secrets and intrigues. And learns dark truths about his own family.
Secret star: The gloomy banlieues of southern France.
Not suitable for: Everyone who doesn’t like surprises. Helena Zacher
On Netflix, five episodes.
What is happening: Segev’s American wife dies in an accident. When an attack was carried out on the Israeli ex-soldier himself, he was certain: no coincidence. Segev, played by series inventor Lior Raz, follows the trail of the perpetrators to New York. Basic question of the thriller: How does trust work between nations, friends, spouses.
Secret star: New York from its dirty side.
Not suitable for: Viewers who have a problem with depictions of violence. Nicolas friend
On Netflix, nine episodes.
What is happening: The inconspicuous 15-year-old Jeanette Turner takes over the life of Kate Wallis, who is popular at her school but has disappeared. Just a year later, she is exposed to allegations and intrigues. Complex and excitingly told.
Secret star: Vincent Fuller, solid as a rock.
Not suitable for: Cheerleaders. Sarah Zapf
On Amazon Prime, ten episodes.
What is happening: Filmmaker Lisa Nova wants to make her first big film in Hollywood in the early 1990s. Instead, she is sexually molested by the sleazy producer Burke and deprived of her script. So she curses Burke. The stylish horror series is a visual trip and a reckoning with encroaching filmmakers.
Secret star: The crazy details like plush-clad cars, golden Porsches, indoor jungles, lacquer coats.
Not suitable for: Everyone who gets sick quickly because of guys like Burke, #triggerwarnung. Nicolas friend
On Netflix, eight episodes.