You've probably checked out at least one of Netflix's viral hits for foreign audiences. Often, shows like "Money Heist (Spanish title: La Casa de Papel)" or "Squid Game" become mega hits in the U.S. when the streaming giant makes them a hit in the U.S., and then millions of people tune in to watch TV shows from the new country. So if you've seen (and liked) shows like the hit French crime drama "Lupin," it's time to check out Netflix's French-language offerings.

These French-language shows come from countries including France, Canada, and Belgium and span multiple engaging genres, from comedy to science fiction to straight-up horror. They also allow viewers to dive into the French language (without subtitles or dubbing) and learn some basic skills. Here are 14 French-language programs to check out.

Inspired by the literary character Arsène Lupin, Assan Diop (Omar Sy) is a thief and master of disguise on a mission to avenge his father's death after being imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Those who enjoy cinematic heists should be drawn to the charitable heart of the titular thief.

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This workplace comedy blends reality and fiction. Set in a fictional talent agency, real-life French celebrities become clients.

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If you're in the mood for a new episode of Black Mirror, this one-season sci-fi drama may be just the thing. In future France, an experimental dating app matches singles with true love with 100% accuracy by data-mining their brains.

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This mysterious thriller follows two groups vacationing in a remote chalet in the French Alps. When the guests begin disappearing one by one, a deadly secret from the past emerges.

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Romcom fans rejoice: Elsa, just shy of 30, is still reeling from a relationship that ended two years ago. Her friends Emily and Charlotte come up with a unique solution: hire an escort to take her out.

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This French-Canadian series follows three friends, Ada, Fabiola, and Carolanne, who live in a low-income neighborhood in Montreal. how the three protagonists deal with their messy lives in different ways. makes us want to spend more time with our best friends.

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This series is another great workplace comedy, interweaving espionage with the workplaces of French intelligence officers in the 60s. Young Andre Merlot trains to become a super spy, but his adventures are more akin to the absurd episodes of Mad Men than 007.

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The first season of this twisted crime drama follows a detective who moves to his quiet hometown to recover from a traumatic incident. Of course, he soon finds himself embroiled in the investigation of the murder of a young African soccer player.

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If paranormal romance is your thing, check out this teen drama about a half-human, half-beast vampire, 16-year-old Doina is torn between two worlds, trying to navigate high school while exploring her bloodthirsty urges and trying to make it through high school.

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These four documentary episodes take a behind-the-scenes look at the French culinary world, following four chefs who create some of the world's best dishes. Great food, great food, great food.

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As France moves toward legalizing cannabis, the struggling son of a dysfunctional family decides to turn a kosher butcher shop into a cannabis cafe. The family, with their large-hearted nature, can't get anything right and finds themselves on the wrong side of the law.

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A horror series about a writer in a small French coastal town. She decides to stop writing its villain, Marienne, and is plagued by Marienne in real life as well.

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Another paranormal teen drama, Motel follows Sophian, Victor, and Luisa, three high school students who use their mysterious powers to find Sophian's missing brother.

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This Belgian thriller will have even frequent flyers squirming in their seats. Passengers on the plane find themselves in the midst of a natural disaster in which sunlight carries deadly toxins. Passengers must continue to flee from the sun in order to survive.

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