The allure of period dramas extends well beyond the English-language offerings, taking viewers on a journey through the corridors of history across various cultures. Netflix, with its expansive library, has become a treasure trove for those looking to indulge in these historical narratives. Here are the 10 best non-English period dramas available on Netflix that promise to transport you to another era entirely.

1.”Gran Hotel” (Spain)– Set in the early 1900s, this Spanish series often compared to “Downton Abbey,” involves mysteries and romantic entanglements at a family-owned hotel.

2.”Magnificent Century” (Turkey)– This opulent show explores the life of Suleiman the Magnificent and his long reign as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, along with palace intrigues and vibrant characters.

3.”Babylon Berlin” (Germany) –A thrilling ride through Weimar Republic-era Berlin, with a mix of crime, politics, and culture showcasing a society at the brink of profound change.

4.”The House of Flowers” (Mexico)– While not a traditional period drama, this series employs flashbacks to the 1970s to unravel family secrets amongst Mexico City’s elite in a florist shop.

5.”Cable Girls” (Spain)– Set in the 1920s and 1930s Madrid, ‘Cable Girls’ depicts the lives and friendships of four women working at the National Telephone Company just as women’s rights and societal changes begin to take shape.

6.”Élite” (Spain)– Combining modern-day concerns with flashbacks to different eras in Spanish history, “Élite” reveals deep-seated family histories affecting a group of high school students from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.

7.”My Brilliant Friend” (Italy) –Based on Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels, this Italian series starts in post-WWII Italy and follows two girls from childhood into their adult lives, marked by their friendship and the changing world around them.

8.”The Crowned Clown” (South Korea)– A Joseon Dynasty story about a king who replaces himself with a clown who looks uncannily like him to escape political assassination; it merges history with deep human drama.

9.”The Liberator” (Bolivia/Colombia/Peru)– This sprawling epic details the life and times of Simón Bolívar, who played a crucial role in South America’s struggle for independence from Spanish rule in the early 19th century.

10.”Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del Mal” (Colombia)– Though closer to modern history, this series dives into the life and times of infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar, illustrating Colombia’s dark days during his reign.

These series offer subtitles for those who do not speak the language but are eager to immerse themselves in historical storytelling from around the world. Whether you’re interested in European aristocracy or South American revolutionaries, there’s something for every period drama aficionado on Netflix.