18 acclaimed global hits you can watch right now on CBC Gem

There is no shortage of binge-worthy shows on our free streaming service CBC Gem — where you can enjoy anything from dramas, comedies, documentaries and so much more. But did you know that now you can also find hit shows from around the world on CBC Gem?

To help you comb through our vast list of offerings, here are some of the highly regarded shows from around the world which are now available on CBC Gem… and a few CBC series that boast a well-known international profile of their own.

Luther

Idris Elba stars as maverick detective John Luther, who works for the London's Serious Crime Unit, in this gripping, smart and entertaining thriller. Luther is a dedicated policeman, an inspired maker of connections and a whirlwind genius. He is dazzling, obsessive and sometimes dangerous in this British crime drama.

Wild Bill 

Wild Bill is a British television dramedy following a high-flying U.S cop Bill Hixon (Rob Lowe) who has been America's top Metropolitan police chief three years running. Hixon finds himself fleeing his painful past with his teenage daughter in tow settling in Boston, East Lincolnshire but the new community forces him to question everything about himself.

The Little Drummer Girl

Based on John le Carré's best-selling literary masterpiece of the same name, The Little Drummer Girl is a passionate love story and a deeply immersive thriller following a story of Charlie (Florence Pugh), a fiery and brilliant young actress, who meets a mysterious stranger (Alexander Skarsgård) in Greece as he draws her into a high-stakes international espionage operation.

Greyzone

This Swedish-Danish thriller drama follows the events leading up to a terror attack in Scandinavia where a suspicious truck in Sweden's Gothenburg Harbour gets retained by police officer Eva, who makes a terrifying discovery in a hidden compartment — a fully armed missile.

The Victim

In this Scottish thriller mini-series, a mother seeks the whereabouts of her son's killer after he is released from prison, unleashing a series of events that surface tragic memories and unexpected consequences. 

Now, she is accused of revealing his killer's new identity online and conspiring to have him murdered leading to an emotionally charged court case that gives a glimpse into Scotland's legal system calling into question the traditional labels of victim and accused.

The Beautiful Lie

The Beautiful Lie is an Australian drama which re-imagines one of the greatest relationship dramas ever, Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. Set in contemporary middle-class life, this story explores the love-lives of both happy and unhappy families in all their mess and grandeur.

Das Boot

Das Boot is an adaptation of a 1973 novel of the same name by Lothar-Günther Buchheim and his 1995 sequel Die Festung — which are loosely based on his wartime experiences. 

This German series is set in the Autumn of 1942, in occupied France, where a German U-boat U-612 was ready for its maiden voyage, preparing to head into the increasingly brutal warfare with its young crewmen, including the new captain, Klaus Hoffmann.

Fortitude

Fortitude is a place like nowhere else, a small mining town in the wild and savage landscape of the Arctic Circle where everyone appears to have a secret. It's the most-northerly town in the world but also the most peaceful. While things may appear calm on the surface of this British horror psychological thriller, a string of unexpected deaths, including one of a prominent member of the community who is found eviscerated in his own home, weighs heavy on its citizens.

The warmth of community contrasts with the remote, cold, but beautifully harsh surroundings of this Norweigan Arctic Island which provides a unique setting for a gripping, emotional and shocking story.

Wallander

Wallander is a British drama based on the Swedish award-winning Wallander novels by Henning Mankell. It follows Kurt Wallander, a sensitive but brilliant detective — a man who takes each murder case he works on personally. Wallander will stop at nothing in his search for the truth, even at the expense of his health and his family life.

The Loch

On the beautiful, haunting shores of Scotland's iconic Loch Ness, amid a community sustained by myth and bordered by untamed nature, the search for the truth becomes a matter of life and death. 

In this gripping British murder mystery, the monster doesn't lurk in the depths, it walks amongst the people — a serial killer who must be stopped. 

The Secret

Colin Howell is a leading member of the Baptist community, but when he meets Hazel Buchanan, they embark on an affair which will have consequences for themselves and their families. 

The Secret is a true story based on Let This Be Our Secret, Belfast journalist Deric Henderson's account of the double murder in which two bodies were discovered in a fume-filled car in the garage of a property in Northern Ireland, in May 1991.

The Last Post

Set in the mid '60s, The Last Post mini-series sees a unit of Royal Military Police officers and their families deal with the dangers and challenges of politics, love, and war in British-controlled Aden.

The Tunnel

The Tunnel is set against the backdrop of Europe in crisis. When a prominent French politician is found dead on the border between the UK and France.

CBC originals find worldwide success

Our original shows are finding audiences across the globe with dedicated fans who've even branded themselves #Kimbits, #Schittheads or #KindredSpirits. Below are just a few notable hits that you can also find on CBC Gem.

Schitt's Creek

When the filthy rich Roses suddenly find themselves broke, they're forced to rebuild their empire within their only remaining asset — Schitt's Creek, an armpit of a town they once bought as a joke for their son's birthday. 

The celebs are raving about this CBC sitcom which has garnered high acclaim across the country but also in Australia, U.K., U.S, India, etc. No surprise.

Heartland

Heartland, a beloved CBC original which is set against the stunning vistas of the foothills of Alberta, has also made its way into the TVs and hearts of families around the world: 119 countries to be exact.

The fans are obsessing over this sprawling multi-generational saga about a family getting through the highs and lows of life on a horse ranch. The story follows Amy Fleming, a horse healer who helps mistreated or abused horses by using psychologically based therapies in place of more traditional training methods.

Anne with an E

From Japan and Australia to pretty much most of Europe and the Americas, Anne with an E is a CBC adaptation of the 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery which has travelled around the world as well. This seminal coming-of-age story follows Anne Shirley, a red-haired and freckle-faced orphan who fights for her place in the world after an abusive childhood spent in orphanages and the homes of strangers.

Murdoch Mysteries

Who doesn't like a good turn of the century mystery?! This Victorian-turned-Edwardian drama follows detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) who uses innovative investigative techniques, like fingerprinting, ultraviolet lighting and trace evidence, to solve gruesome murders in Toronto.

With its dawn-of-the-20th-century storylines and steampunk inventions, Murdoch Mysteries has gained an avid following across the borders of the U.S, France, the U.K and many other countries.

Kim's Convenience

Last but not least, we give you Kim's Convenience, a comedy that resonates universally: from Pakistan, Malaysia and Korea to the U.K, Australia and U.S.. Its fans have even named themselves #KimBits on social media. 

This funny, heartfelt story follows the Kim family, a Korean-Canadian family who run a convenience store in downtown Toronto.

Watch these and more exciting shows on CBC's free digital streaming service, CBC Gem.