10 Prime Series to Watch When You're Avoiding Everyone's Calls

1. Patriot

Ever imagined a folk-singing spy? John Tavner, an intelligence officer, jots down his covert missions into melancholic folk songs. Not ideal for top-secret operations, right? Tasked with preventing Iran from going nuclear, he assumes a non-official cover as a mid-level corporate employee.

As jobs get messier and lines blur, Tavner's espionage endeavors become intertwined with workplace politics. Drugged deals in Luxembourg, marital issues, and pipelines fill this murky narrative. Truly, Patriot redefines the spy genre, one strum at a time.

2. The Tick

Enter The City, where superheroes and villains are as common as traffic jams. Among them is The Tick, an amnesiac, blue-suited hero with unwavering optimism. Alongside him? Arthur Everest, an accountant with moth-like wings, trying to uncover the enigmatic villain, The Terror. Battles ensue, egos clash, and destiny (or is it?) calls these unlikely heroes. Can the passionate, yet somewhat naive Tick and a reluctant Arthur save their city? The Tick reminds us: in a world of grays, donning blue might just do.

3. Fortitude

The northernmost town, Fortitude, boasts zero crimes – until a gruesome murder sends chills down its spine. Its icy façade starts cracking, unveiling hidden agendas and haunting secrets of its townsfolk. From mammoth discoveries to polar bear attacks, the plot snowballs into a surreal territory.

As the sheriff, Dan Anderssen, wrestles with his demons and the case, the lines between man and beast thin. Is the Arctic hiding more than just permafrost? By the end, Fortitude might make you reconsider that Arctic vacation. Because in nature's harshest climates, survival takes unpredictable turns.

4. Lore

Ever wondered where nightmares stem from? Lore dives deep, unraveling chilling real-life events that birthed today's most feared legends. From possessed dolls to lobotomies, each episode blends cinematic scenes, historical mixed media, and narration. Unnerving, isn't it? How true tales can be more terrifying than fiction. As it peels history's eerie layers, Lore proves: monsters aren't just under the bed. Sometimes, they're tales passed through time, wearing the garb of truth.

5. Comrade Detective

Flashback to the '80s – Romanian detectives Grigore and Iosif combat crime, fueled by Western capitalist corruption. Only, there's a twist: this series is dubbed by contemporary actors, offering satirical jabs at Cold War propaganda. As our duo dives into cases, dark alleys of Bucharest unfurl with political drama and punchy dialogues.

And while they chase down capitalist antagonists, viewers are left wondering: is it a spoof? A commentary? Maybe both? Comrade Detective teases, winks, and transports viewers back to a time when VHS was king and ideologies clashed.

6. Undone

Alma, recovering from a near-fatal car crash, discovers a new relationship with time. She's guided by her deceased father, aiming to unravel the mystery of his death. The catch? Their vibrant world is rotoscoped, blurring reality's boundaries with ethereal animation. As Alma drifts through time's fluidity, she grapples with familial ties, mental health, and love. Is she gifted, or merely unhinged? Undone stitches together a tapestry where time's threads are tantalizingly tangled.

7. Tales from the Loop

Inspired by Simon Stålenhag's art, this series weaves tales in a town built above a mysterious machine called “The Loop”. Though it's designed to unlock the universe's secrets, it inadvertently stirs residents' lives. Kids find eerie relics, couples face time conundrums, and daily routines warp into the whimsically weird.

This isn't blaring, action-packed sci-fi. It's poetic, pondering life's vast canvas with soft strokes of surrealism. Within the town's tranquil streets, the ordinary meets the extraordinary. And at its heart, Tales from the Loop whispers: magic often lies in life's muted moments.

8. Mad Dogs

Four friends journey to Belize, reuniting with their wealthy friend for early retirement celebrations. But paradise soon spirals into paranoia. A stolen boat, a murder, and mysterious figures in animal masks set the tone. The tropical backdrop juxtaposes their dark descent into a world of crime and corruption.

Escapades escalate, loyalties are tested, and sun-soaked Belize starts feeling like a pressure cooker. This isn't your usual vacation gone awry. Mad Dogs serves a cocktail of chaos, hinting: the deadliest traps are often ones we set for ourselves.

9. The Collection

Post-WWII Paris. Two brothers aim to restore their city's status as the world's fashion capital. Their House of Sabine showcases dazzling designs, but its fabric hides dark wartime secrets. From love affairs to business betrayals, couture's glamour masks gritty games. As models strut, secrets unravel, and Paris's glittering fashion world reveals its torn seams. The Collection tailors a tale where beauty and betrayal are interwoven. After all, every attire tells a tale, but not always the one you see.

10. Britannia

43 AD, the Romans invade Britain, a land mystically guarded by Druids and divided Celtic tribes. As General Aulus seeks to conquer, he's entrapped in a world of ancient gods and potent prophecies. Warrior women rise, tribes tangle, and the underworld's whispers wind through the woods. Is it a conquest? A spiritual journey? Maybe a dance of destinies? Britannia blends history and myth, echoing the eternal tussle between civilization and wild spirits.