While they have always been a favourite with filmmakers, the picturesque locales of foreign shores are becoming a draw for those who helm TV shows as well. Shooting for a few episodes outdoors offers respite from the monotony that sets in while filming a daily. Since such schedules also carry the promise of a boost in TRPs, channel heads are willing to embrace them. Yet, a discussion around ratings rarely crops up when we ask the makers what prompts the development. They cite increased productivity and the unit's availability, instead.

1. Poland — Coz Bose loved to travel

Rajkummar Rao's web show, Bose: Dead/Alive was shot across several locations in India and overseas. Creative producer Hansal Mehta says, "The script demanded [it be shot outdoors]. No matter how much you try to recreate the set [in India], the look will differ. We went to Poland, Thailand and Germany. We recreated Austria and Berlin in Poland, and shot in remote locations of Thailand too."