Learn Italian by watching Netflix
Updated July 11, 2026
Italian is one of the friendliest languages to learn by watching Netflix: it is spelled almost exactly as it sounds, and hits like The Law of Lidia Poet and Mare Fuori give you natural, modern Italian while graded subtitle immersion tunes your ear to its rhythm.
How long does it take to learn Italian? · Find a Italian show for your level
Why learn Italian?
- A famously beautiful and approachable language, spelled very close to how it is spoken.
- Netflix has a rich Italian catalogue, from period dramas to teen romance and crime.
- A large shared vocabulary with English through Latin, so many words are guessable.
Best Italian shows on Netflix
Ranked picks with difficulty and what makes each good for learners. See the full directory.
A few Italian words to start
- ciao
- hello, bye
- grazie
- thank you
- prego
- you're welcome, please
- amore
- love
- adesso
- now
Italian vocabulary guides
Frequently asked questions
- Which Netflix shows are best for learning Italian?
- The Law of Lidia Poet and Summertime are clear, modern starting points, while Mare Fuori and Suburra are richer but lean on regional dialect. Use graded subtitles so fast speech and local slang do not overwhelm you early on.
New to immersion learning? Start with how comprehensible input works.