Happy January! What better way is there to celebrate the new year than by finding a new series to watch? These shows will whisk you away and immerse you in worlds across time and space, from a glitzy fashion empire in 1950s Madrid to a bustling cottage hospital in India.
All can be streamed with PBS KVIE Passport, a member benefit offering access to an on-demand library of your favorite PBS shows on the PBS app.
1. Astrid, Season 4 from Walter Presents
Available to stream 1/3
Astrid Nielsen, an autistic woman who works in the judicial police’s library, returns for another season filled with complex cases and mysteries – including a diamond’s disappearance and a deadly chess tournament. In French with English subtitles.
2. Vienna Blood, Season 4
Available to stream 1/5
Travel back in time to Vienna 1909, where Doctor Max Liebermann and Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt must tackle one of the most dangerous cases of their career after a mysterious figure named “Mephisto” threatens the Austro-Hungarian empire.
3. All Creatures Great & Small on Masterpiece, Season 5
Available to stream 1/12
With World War II underway, it’s a season of change and personal growth in Darrowby. Mrs. Hall and Helen take on new roles in the community, Carmody is eager to learn more from Siegfried, and Tristan makes a surprise return home. And, of course, the adorable baby Jimmy keeps everyone on their toes!
4. Sisi: Austrian Empress, Season 3 from Walter Presents
Available to stream 1/17
After the downfall of Napoleon sparks unrest in Vienna, the fiercely independent Sisi must fight for her freedom and the safety of her loved ones in the midst of political intrigue and dangerous plots. In German with English subtitles.
5. Velvet, Season 2 from Walter Presents
Available to stream 1/31
Return to the glamorous world of haute couture in 1950s Madrid, where fashion heir Alberto is once again the center of business competition and forbidden love. In Spanish with English subtitles.
6. North & South
Now streaming
In this thrilling, 4-part adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s 1855 novel North & South, strong-willed Margaret Hale moves from the south of England to the northern town of Milton – clashing with her industrial surroundings and an infuriatingly handsome mill owner, John Thornton.
7. Pride & Prejudice
Now streaming
Fall in love with this romantic, swoon-worthy adaptation of Jane Austen’s iconic Regency novel. Despite poor first impressions, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy are continually drawn to each other in surprise encounters, lively dances, and witty conversations.
8. The Moonstone
Now streaming
English literature’s first great detective novel comes to life in this 5-part series, in which Franklin Blake confronts the ghosts of his past when he investigates the disappearance of a priceless Indian diamond.
9. The Brokenwood Mysteries
Seasons 1 – 4 now streaming
Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd takes a job in the small town of Brokenwood, New Zealand, shaking things up with his country music collection, classic car, and unconventional approach to solving crime. Working with a rule-following detective named Kristin Sims, he discovers that this peaceful town is filled with secrets and mysteries.
10. The Good Karma Hospital
Seasons 1 & 2 now streaming
Heartbroken and unfulfilled with her life in the UK, junior doctor Ruby Walker moves to India for a change of pace and endless, sun-drenched beaches. She instead finds herself working for a busy, understaffed cottage hospital, pushed to improve both personally and professionally as she grows closer to her coworkers and newfound community.
11. My Life is Murder, Season 2
Now streaming
Retired cop Alexa Crowe is back for more investigations – this time in her New Zealand hometown. With help from the charming DI Harry and her assistant, Madison, Alexa must tackle some truly puzzling cases – from the death of a professional surfer to her own unresolved family issues.