Best Hungarian series

Golden Life (2015)

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 into the criminal underworld, Attila questions if he will be able to shield the boy.

The Informant (2022)

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, he’s been forced to spy on his new friends for State Security.

In Treatment (HU) (2012)

A successful psychologist battles with problems in his personal life.

Our Little Village (2017)

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.

Válótársak (2015)

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 Bálint's subcontractor Joci, who renovates his houses, breaks up with his girlfriend Szonja and decides to stay at this same house. Joci has some serious issues in his private life. His girlfriend Szonja couldn't get pregnant for years, and after her hormone therapy, he just can't live with her anymore. Dávid Jakab, successful businessman realises that his wife, Tamara hates him and wants to get a divorce on their 16th anniversary. Dávid asks Bálint if he could stay at his house while he tries to save his marriage. The series follows these freshly-divorced guys' lives as they try to solve their relationship problems.

When Shall We Kiss? (2011)

The chronicles of the lives of young urban adults in Budapest.

The King (2022)

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. But what led to this?

One Summer Adventure (2015)

Work Matters (2012)

Showder Klub (2008)

The Traitors (2023)

The Traitors - Murder at the Castle: A ruthless game of trust, fear, strategy, mental warfare, and total deception. The groundbreaking crime-reality’s nerve-wracking plot is co-written by life and the participants themselves, and like in any good crime story, the big and final truth will only be revealed on the last pages! 22 celebrities head to a Tudor-style castle to take part in a nerve-wracking challenge: they must survive a "series of murders" to win a grand prize of up to 20 million forints. The "murderers" are hiding among the players—they are the Traitors, who mercilessly kill their Innocent companions under the cover of night. The Innocents’ task is to expose the Traitors and, if they fall under suspicion, convince their companions of their own innocence.

The Mézga Family (1970)

The family consists of Géza, the father, a comical and inept figure, his wife Paula who actually dominates family affairs, pubertal daughter Kriszta and 12-year-old son Aladár, a child prodigy. The cat Maffia and a dog, Blöki accompany the family. Dr. Máris, their cynical neighbour, is regularly and unvoluntarily involved in disasters surrounding the family.

Aranyélet (2015)

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 into the criminal underworld, Attila questions if he will be able to shield the boy.

Korhatáros szerelem (2017)

Families come in all shapes and sizes Dávid, a 24-year-old ordinary slacker, finds his life turned upside down when he meets the girl of his dreams - Eszter - and her three kids. 'Korhatáros szerelem' is a light-hearted, feel-good family drama which demonstrates one of the realities of modern life - that families come in all different shapes and sizes. In this series, home is where the heart is - even if that home is crammed full of kids, teenagers, ex-mother-in-laws and hangers-on. Can this unconventional relationship survive the age difference and the pressures of the multi-generational household? Can Dávid step up (no pun intended) and be a proper parent? Should he even try to? Can this unruly bunch live happily ever after as one big happy family?

Mellékhatás (2020)

"Mellékhatás" is a Hungarian drama series that follows Zoltán, a young and successful doctor, whose career is jeopardized after a critical medical error. In a desperate attempt to save his reputation, he makes unethical decisions that set off a dangerous chain of events. The series also explores the lives of Berta, a woman who has dedicated herself entirely to her family without recognition, and Anna, who faces her fears of motherhood while escaping a troubled past. As Zoltán's once stable marriage with Berta begins to unravel due to lies and temptations, the series delves into the moral complexities of human reproduction, including surrogacy and the profound impact of one man's mistake on the lives of others. "Mellékhatás" offers a gripping portrayal of the ethical dilemmas surrounding fertility, parenthood, and the consequences of our choices.

Rise of the Raven (2025)

The rise of Janos Hunyadi and his battles in the wars against the Ottomans in 15th century Europe.The series follows Hunyadi’s adventures leading to the Siege of Belgrade in 1456, a pivotal battle in which Hunyadi led the Hungarian forces to successfully repel an invasion by the Ottoman Empire. Hunyadi’s bravery and military prowess earned him the nickname ‘The White Knight of Christendom.’ The show explores Hunyadi’s life, plagued by scandal, political power plays and conspiracies between noble families from Warsaw, Rome, Belgrade and Vienna. His strongest allies are the women in his life including his life partner Elizabeth Szilagyi.Produced by BETA Film in partnership with Hungarian National Film Institute.Due to premiere on October 22, 2024.

Oltári Csajok (2017)

Three sisters in their twenties, pursuing success and love in the big city, "Oltári csajok" is a modern telenovela of old-fashioned romance and intrigue - sprinkled with humour. The story opens with an engagement party that runs astray, leaving the future wedding gift of a real-life fairy-tale palace up for grabs. Thus, a race begins between the sisters to be the first to find and marry their own Prince Charming.

The Teacher (2018)

This series shows a school community's everyday life filled with drama and comedy. The episodes treat public and social issues like teenagers' rivalization or the search of identity.

The Bridge (Hungary) (2023)

Hungarian Folktales (1977)

Hungarian Folktales is a Hungarian animated series. Each episode is based on a Hungarian folk tale. The creators paid special attention to using Hungarian folk motives in the episodes.

Tóth János (2017)

Dancing with the Stars - Mindenki táncol (2020)

Drága örökösök (2019)

Hungarian remake of the Bulgarian series about a disconnect family living together in order to get an inheritance.

Apatigris (2020)

Jófiúk (2019)

Cápák között (2019)

Beugro (2007)

Hungarian improvisational show called Beugró (Jump-In). The show features various improvisation games.

Fapad (2014)

Dalfutár (2016)

200 First Dates (2018)

Single and somewhat unattractive, Luca overhears her mother speaking with her younger sister, saying that she won't be able to bring a real boyfriend to her sister's wedding. Luca swears to defy this prediction and she makes a bet with her mother and declares that she'll find her true love in 275 days.