Five gripping foreign-language drama series you must watch, by Ricky Gervais

‘We’ve got the greatest TV series from each country in the world over the past 10 years to get through before we just watch what’s on after EastEnders, do you know what I mean? The following should only ever be watched in the original language. Never watch the dubbed version. That’s an order.’

Dark Netflix (pictured) ‘This German time-travel serial-killing drama is brilliant. Children go missing every few years. It’s not so much where they are, as when they are. The production is breathtaking. As good as TV fantasy gets.’

4 Blocks Amazon Prime ‘This is about a Muslim immigrant gang in Berlin. The head of the crime family tries to go legit to protect his family, but it gets complicated when he enlists the help of a boyhood friend who is actually an undercover cop. So fast and intense, it’s incredible.’

Fauda Netflix ‘An amazing drama about an undercover Jewish antiterrorist squad. It depicts a two-sided story of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The main guy is working for the Israeli unit undercover inside Palestinian territories. It’s gripping and the danger level is always too high for comfort.’

Before We Die All 4 ‘This Swedish undercover cop series is just remarkable. I can’t say too much about it without giving away any twists. You’ll have to trust me.’

Ride Upon The Storm All 4 ‘Probably the best thing I’ve seen in the last few years. Danish drama about a dysfunctional family headed up by an alcoholic father. Who just happens to be a crazy priest with a bit of a god complex. Perfect.’