April brings the premieres (and new streaming options) of tons of new titles to the US (and beyond), including these 35 from 12 countries.
Below is our curated list of 35 programs from countries in Africa, Asia, North America, and South America that are premiering in the US (and other territories, where applicable) in April 2023. Additional program premieres are listed on our “viewing guide” page.
(For details about the premieres of programs from the UK, Ireland, English-speaking Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and subtitled original-language programs from countries in Europe, visit The British TV Place, The Down Under TV Place, and The Euro TV Place.)
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Heaven and Hell: Soul Exchange (Japan)
In this supernatural crime drama, Ayako Mochizuki (Haruka Ayase, Moribito), an ambitious detective in the violent crimes unit of the Tokyo Police Department, is tasked with single-handedly bringing in the prime suspect in a murder case. That is Haruto Hidaka (Issei Takahashi, Invisible), a brilliant chemist and successful entrepreneur whose persona belies his true nature of a psychopathic serial killer. As Ayako is about to cuff Haruto, their souls get switched. Now trapped in each other’s body, they are forced to work together to figure out how to reverse this bizarre twist of fate, and soon stumble upon a shocking truth.
Heaven and Hell: Soul Exchange begins streaming in the US on Saturday, April 1, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Invisible (Japan)
In this crime thriller, a detective obsessed with justice receives a surprising offer of help from a mysterious figure in the criminal underworld known as “Invisible.” Starring Issey Takahashi (Romance Doll) and Ko Shibasaki (Phases of the Moon), Invisible premieres in the US on Saturday, April 1, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Teen Regime (Japan)
This sci-fi drama takes a look at the very real problems of dropping birth rates and growing populations of over-60s in countries across the globe. Set in the year 202X, it sees a deeply-stagnated economy in Japan as birth rates continue to drop. Desperate times call for desperate measures, so in an attempt to reverse the situation, the prime minister launches Project Utopi-AI, an experiment that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to select leaders to govern a demoralized city.
The AI selects Maki Aran (Fûju Kamio, High & Low: The Worst), a 17-year-old high school student with ambitions to establish an egalitarian society, to be the city’s leader. Others whom the AI chooses for the city’s government are in their early 20s. With the help of AI, Aran and his team get to work directing reforms and transforming the failing, dispirited city into a thriving, idealistic community: a Utopi-AI.
Teen Regime premieres in the US on public TV stations and networks starting on or after April 1. (The full list is available here.) Check your local listings or contact the station that serves your area for air dates and times. The series will also be available to stream in the US with Passport on pbs.org and the PBS App beginning April 1.
Beef (US)
In this new dramedy series, a road rage incident between two strangers — Danny Cho (Steven Yeun, Nope), a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, and Amy Lau (Ali Wong, American Housewife), an unfulfilled, self-made entrepreneur with a picturesque life — sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses and unravels their lives and relationships.
Beef, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, April 6, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
IRL – In Real Love (India)
In this new reality TV series, four singles seeking love navigate its ups and downs through real and online connections — but will they choose virtual romance or go offline?
IRL – In Real Love, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, April 6, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Gangs of Lagos (Nigeria)
This gritty action-crime-thriller revolves around a group of childhood friends, each of whom must navigate their destiny as they grow up on the bustling streets and neighborhood of Isale Eko, Lagos.
Starring Tobi Bakre (The Blood Covenant), Adesua Etomi-Wellington (Muna), and Chike Osebuka, Gangs of Lagos, an Amazon Original Movie, premieres globally on Friday, April 7, exclusively on Prime Video.
Jubilee (India)
Set in a newly independent India, this drama sees a studio boss, his movie-star wife, a trusted aide, a nautch girl, and a refugee crossing paths in their pursuit of stardom, riches, and love.
Jubilee, Part 1 officially premieres globally on Friday, April 7 (but the show’s US page says “Coming soon – April 6, 2:30 PM ET”), exclusively on Prime Video, followed by Part 2 on Friday, April 14. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign (South Africa)
In this follow-up to the 2019 comedy-drama Kings of Mulberry Street, Granny Chetty (Kogie Naidoo, Florida Road) is abducted by an evil ex-cop, so young lads Ticky (Aaqil Hoosen) and Baboo (Shaan Nathoo) embark on a wild rescue mission, complete with a prized necklace and a musical show.
Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, April 7, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
A Simple Lie (Nigeria)
This comedy-drama sees Boma (Bisola Aiyeola, Breaded Life) try to win back her ex by telling him that she has cancer, but her simple lie soon spirals out of control, exposing secrets within a group of friends who are cheating on — and with — each other.
A Simple Lie premieres in the US on Friday, April 7, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Hunger (Thailand)
This drama centers on twenty-something Aoy (Chutimon “Aokbab” Chuengcharoensukying, Bad Genius) and Chef Paul (Nopachai “Peter” Jayanama, Hurts Like Hell). Aoy runs her family’s stir-fried noodles street food stall in the old quarter of Bangkok. One day she receives an invitation to join “Hunger,” Thailand’s top-tier private chef team, led by the famously ingenious, and infamously nasty culinary genius Chef Paul. At Hunger Aoy meets Tone (Gunn Svasti, Tootsies & the Fake), the team’s sous-chef, who plays a key role in the showdown that ensues between Aoy and Paul.
Hunger, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Saturday, April 8, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Save Me: Seasons 1-2 (South Korea)
In this mystery thriller starring Oc Taec-yeon (Vincenzo) and Seo Yea-ji (It’s Okay to Not Be Okay), a dark religious cult masquerading as a peaceful pastoral church wreaks havoc on unsuspecting community members.
Save Me: Seasons 1-2 premieres in the US on Tuesday, April 11, on Paramount+ and its digital channels, including Paramount+ on Amazon.
Signal (South Korea)
Lee Je-hoon (Move to Heaven), Kim Hye-soo (Default), and Cho Jin-woong (A Hard Day) star in this fantasy crime drama series in which a criminal profiler from 2015 and a detective from 1989, who communicate via a walkie-talkie that transcends time, join forces to tackle crimes and injustice.
Signal premieres in the US on Tuesday, April 11, on Paramount+ and its digital channels, including Paramount+ on Amazon.
Voice: Seasons 1-2 (South Korea)
This action-crime drama follows the employees of an emergency call center and dispatch teams as they try to help victims using only what they hear during their calls for help. Two police officers join forces to become the Golden Time Team and solve cases as they happen in real time. The first season stars Jang Hyuk (The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die) and Lee Ha-na (Alone in Love).
Voice: Seasons 1-2 premieres in the US on Tuesday, April 11, on Paramount+ and its digital channels, including Paramount+ on Amazon.
Yonder (South Korea)
In Yonder, Jae-hyun’s (Shin Ha-kyun, Beyond Evil) wife, Yi-hoo (Han Ji-min, Our Blues), passes away from an illness. But then one day Jae-hyun receives a message from her — an invitation to a world called Yonder, which was designed based on her memories. So Jae-hyun goes to Yonder and reunites with Yi-hoo. But can they be together forever?
Yonder, a Paramount+ Original, premieres globally on Tuesday, April 11, in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France, exclusively on Paramount+ and its digital channels, including Paramount+ on Amazon.
It’s All Right! (Brazil)
In this musical romantic comedy, law student Pedro (Pedro Calais) dreams of becoming a music star. One day he meets by chance Ana (Ana Caetano), a singer and songwriter who shows him the diversity of life and music. With her by his side, the road to success seems possible. But soon Pedro is faced with a choice between pursuing his dream of becoming successful or having a life full of music and good vibes with Ana. It’s All Right! premieres in the US on Wednesday, April 12, exclusively on Disney+.
Smother in Law: Season 2 (Brazil)
In this comedy series’ new season, after spending some time in prison, nosy Isadir (Rodrigo Sant’anna, Tô de Graça) returns to her now-growing family, as well as to new friends, lovers, and more chances to cause trouble for her son Carlos (Rafael Zulu, Rising Sun) and daughter-in-law Alice (Lidi Lisboa, The Slave Mother).
Smother in Law: Season 2, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, April 12, exclusively on Netflix.
True to Love (South Korea)
This romantic comedy series centers on the romance between dating coach Deborah (Yoo In-na, Touch Your Heart) and publishing planner Soo-hyeok (Yoon Hyun-min, My Holo Love), who struggles with love. Costarring Sang-jin (Joo Sang-wook, Alchemy of Souls) as publishing company head Sang-jin (Joo Sang-wook), True to Love premieres in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the UK, US, and Vietnam on Wednesday, April 12, exclusively on Prime Video. New episodes will drop weekly on Wednesday and Thursday.
Qorin (Indonesia)
In this horror flick, life at a boarding school descends into chaos when a teacher instructs his students to perform a forbidden ritual that summons their doppelgangers.
Starring Zulfa Maharani (Dilan 1990) and Aghniny Haque (Stealing Raden Saleh), Qorin premieres in the US on Thursday, April 13, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Caravana Das Drags (Queens on the Run) (Brazil)
Hosted by Brazilian TV presenter Xuxa Meneghel and respected drag queen Ikaro Kadoshi, this reality-competition series follows ten Brazilian drag artists as they compete for the title of “Drag Suprema.” As they travel to various cities in Brazil in an extravagantly decorated bus, the participants face different challenges inspired by the cultural traditions of each city. The judges, including the presenters and special guests, determine which participant gets eliminated each week and who deserves to move on to the next round.
Caravana Das Drags, an Amazon Original Series, premieres globally on Friday, April 14, exclusively on Prime Video.
The Last Thing He Told Me (US)
Created and adapted by Laura Dave from her New York Times bestseller The Last Thing He Told Me, this thriller limited series stars Jennifer Garner (Alias) as Hannah, a woman who must forge a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter, Bailey (Angourie Rice, “Spider-Man” films), in order to find the truth about why her husband mysteriously disappeared.
The Last Thing He Told Me, an Apple Original, premieres globally on Friday, April 14, exclusively on Apple TV+.
Queenmaker (South Korea)
In this political thriller, after a tragic accident and a crisis of conscience, Hwang Do-hee (Kim Hee-ae, The World of the Married), a powerful fixer, uses her skills to propel the mayoral campaign of Oh Kyung-sook (Moon So-ri, Life) and transform the civil rights lawyer into the candidate to vote for — all while taking down her former employer.
Queenmaker, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Friday, April 14, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Queens on the Run (Mexico)
This action-comedy film sees four best friends (and their newfound pet chicken!) finally take the road trip they planned in high school. Let the trouble begin!
Starring Martha Higareda (Monarch), Paola Núñez (Resident Evil), Claudia Pineda (The Mosquito Coast) and Alejandra Ambrosi (Luis Miguel: The Series), Queens on the Run, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, April 14, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Doctor Cha (South Korea)
In this romantic drama, housewife Cha Jung-sook (Uhm Junghwa, Our Blues) returns to the medical career she left twenty years ago. Now working as a first-year resident, she struggles to find her footing in a job full of surprises. Doctor Cha, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Saturday, April 15, exclusively on Netflix.
The Diplomat (US)
Keri Russell (The Americans) stars in this thriller as Kate Wyler, a career diplomat who, in the midst of an international crisis, lands in a high-profile job she’s unsuited for — which has tectonic implications for her marriage and her political future. The Diplomat, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, April 20, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Tooth Pari: When Love Bites (Indonesia)
In this fantasy romantic comedy, a rebellious vampire with a broken tooth falls for a shy dentist on the streets of Kolkata. But will human and mystical forces keep them apart?
Tooth Pari: When Love Bites premieres in the US on Thursday, April 20, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Dancing on the Grave (India)
This true-crime docuseries tells the story of a sensational crime. Featuring exclusive interviews, shocking footage, and the perpetrator himself, Dancing on the Grave, an Amazon Original, premieres globally on Friday, April 21, exclusively on Prime Video.
Dead Ringers (US)
In this modern take on David Cronenberg’s multi-award-winning 1988 thriller starring Jeremy Irons, Oscar® winner Rachel Weisz (The Constant Gardener) plays the double-lead roles of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, twins who share everything: drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes — including pushing the boundaries on medical ethics — in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women’s health care to the forefront.
Dead Ringers, an Amazon Original, premieres globally on Friday, April 21, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
Ghosted (US)
In this action-adventure comedy, salt-of-the-earth Cole (Chris Evans, Captain America, The Avengers) falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie (Ana de Armas, Blonde, No Time to Die), but then makes the shocking discovery that she’s a secret agent. Before they can decide on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world.
Costarring Adrien Brody (Poker Face) and Amy Sedaris (The Mandalorian), Ghosted, an Apple Original, premieres globally on Friday, April 21, exclusively on Apple TV+.
Indian Matchmaking: Season 3 (India)
Season 3 of this hit reality series sees matchmaker Sima Taparia travel to where people need her, from London to New Delhi, in order to help more marriage-ready singles find romance while providing plenty of reality checks along the way. (Trailer is from Season 2)
Indian Matchmaking: Season 3, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Friday, April 21, excclusively on Netflix.
The Good Bad Mother (South Korea)
In this dramedy series, ambitious prosecutor Kang-ho (Lee Dohyun, The Glory) got where he is now due in no small part to his mother, Young-soon (Ra Miran, The Last Princess), who doled out the discipline while he was growing up. But then a tragic accident leaves her successful son with the mind of a child, so she decides to be the strict “bad mother” again to help him, and the two embark on a journey to heal their relationship.
The Good Bad Mother, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, April 26, exclusively on Netflix.
Love After Music (Argentina)
This biopic chronicles the life and career of Fito Páez (Ivos Hochman, The End of Love), one of Argentina’s most important artists and one of the most important musical stars of Latin American rock. Covering the span of thirty years, the series follows Páez’s story — one marked by genius, tragedy, successes, failures, excesses and loves, and traces his musical journey with rock icons such as Charly García (Andy Chango, Según Roxi), Fabiana Cantilo (Micaela Riera, The One in Charge), Luis Alberto Spinetta (Julián Kartún, Claudia), Juan Carlos Baglietto (Joaquín Baglietto), and others.
Love After Music, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, April 26, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
The Matchmaker (Saudi Arabia)
Filmed entirely in AlUla, a UNESCO World Heritage site, this psychological thriller follows Tarek (Hussam Alharthy, The Fates Hotel), an IT worker who develops an intense infatuation for the beautiful young woman (Nour Alkhadra, HWJN) interning at his office. Not content to just crush on her, he follows her to a desert resort, one beset by bizarre forces, where a matchmaker (Reem Alhabib, Kidnap) promises to pair men with their perfect bride. But when Tarek wanders outside the bounds of the resort, he uncovers an ancient vengeance.
The Matchmaker, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Thursday, April 27, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Citadel (US)
In this thriller series, Citadel is, or rather was, an independent global spy agency tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people. But it was destroyed eight years ago by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. With Citadel’s fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden, Game of Thrones, Bodyguard) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Quantico, The Matrix Resurrections) had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped with their lives. They’ve remained hidden ever since, building new lives under new identities, unaware of their pasts…
… Until one night, when Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci, Inside Man), who desperately needs his help to prevent Manticore from establishing a new world order. Mason seeks out former partner Nadia, and they embark on a mission that takes them around the world in an effort to stop Manticore, while contending with a relationship built on secrets, lies, and a dangerous-yet-undying love.
The series costars Lesley Manville (The Crown), Osy Ikhile (The Feed), Ashleigh Cummings (NOS4A2), Roland Møller (The North Water), and Caoilinn Springall (Stopmotion), amongst others. Citadel, an Amazon Original series, premieres globally with two episodes on Friday, April 28, exclusively on Prime Video. One new episode will be released each Friday through May 26.
Fatal Attraction (US)
Joshua Jackson (The Affair, Doctor Death) and Lizzy Caplan (Fleishman Is in Trouble, Masters of Sex) star as Dan Gallagher and Alex Forrest, respectively, in this deep-dive reimagining of the classic Michael Douglas-Glenn Close psycho-sexual thriller and ‘80s cultural touchstone. The new series explores fatal attraction and the timeless themes of marriage and infidelity through the lens of modern attitudes toward strong women, personality disorders, and coercive control.
Fatal Attraction, a Paramount+ Original series, premieres globally on Sunday, April 30, exclusively on Paramount+ and its digital channels, including Paramount+ on Amazon.
Ex-Addicts Club (Indonesia)
In this romantic comedy series, five quirky strangers in a support group try to move on with their lives after breaking up with their exes. Ex-Addicts Club, a Netflix Series, premieres globally in April (date tba) exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
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For details about the premieres of programs from the UK, Ireland, English-speaking Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and original-language programs from countries in Europe, please visit The British TV Place, The Down Under TV Place, and The Euro TV Place.
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