A European Summer with PBS Dramas

This summer, turn your living room into a global passport and travel to Sweden, France and Austria — all without leaving the couch.  

Step back in time with Miss Friman's War, a charming Swedish series about women in early 20th-century Stockholm who fight for fairness by opening their own food cooperative. It's inspiring, humorous and beautifully set.  

Head south to France for Astrid, a must-watch crime procedural featuring a brilliant archivist on the autism spectrum whose unique insights help solve complex cases.  

Then, immerse yourself in the lavish world of Sisi: Austrian Empress, a dramatic portrayal of Empress Elisabeth of Austria's fight for freedom and self-expression inside the rigid imperial court.  

These Walter Presents gems are a perfect way to travel the world this summer — all from the comfort of your couch on PBS NC and the PBS app. 

Miss Friman’s War 

Dagmar Friman returns to Sweden after spending some time in London. When she sees the poor quality of food in Stockholm, she decides to make a change. Inspired by true events. From Walter Presents, in Swedish with English subtitles. 

Watch Miss Friman’s War, streaming now on the PBS app only with PBS NC Passport. 

Astrid

Astrid Nielsen works in the library of the judicial police. She has Asperger's syndrome. With an incredible memory she excels at analyzing files of ongoing investigations. The district commander decides to use it to the fullest, entrusting her with very complex investigations which have remained unsolved to date. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles. 

Watch Astrid, streaming now on the PBS app only with PBS NC Passport. 

Sisi: Austrian Empress

Meet Sisi, Europe's first superstar. With her beauty, love of freedom and promise to give the Habsburg monarchy a gentler face, this legendary empress inspired the whole of the continent. From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles. 

Watch Sisi: Austrian Empress, Sundays, 11 PM on PBS NC and streaming now on the PBS app only with PBS NC Passport.