8 Best Miniseries on Netflix
Miniseries have become a popular form of storytelling in the entertainment industry with their ability to offer concise and compelling narratives. Netflix, as a leader in streaming content, has an impressive collection of these short series. Here’s a look at the eight best miniseries currently available on Netflix that you can binge-watch from beginning to end.
1. ‘Unbelievable’: This gripping true-crime drama follows the story of a series of rapes in Washington and Colorado, and the two female detectives who tirelessly pursue the truth, even as their victim’s credibility is questioned. ‘Unbelievable’ is intense, moving, and superbly acted.
2. ‘When They See Us’: Directed by Ava DuVernay, this powerful series tells the story of the Central Park Five, five Harlem teens who were wrongfully accused and convicted of a brutal attack in Central Park. The show is a harrowing exploration of racial injustice in America’s legal system.
3. ‘The Queen’s Gambit’: Enter the world of chess prodigy Beth Harmon in this stylish period drama set during the Cold War era. The show’s depiction of genius, addiction, and competition captivated audiences worldwide, making it a standout offering on Netflix.
4. ‘Godless’: For fans of Westerns, ‘Godless’ is a must-watch. This series is set in a small town governed mainly by women after most of the men died in a mining accident. It features strong performances and beautiful cinematography.
5. ‘Maniac’: Starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, ‘Maniac’ revolves around two strangers who partake in a mysterious pharmaceutical trial that promises to solve all their problems permanently with no complications or side-effects whatsoever…things do not go as planned.
6. ‘Alias Grace’: Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, this historical drama follows Grace Marks, an Irish immigrant and servant living in Upper Canada who is accused and convicted of the 1843 murder of her employer and his housekeeper.
7. ‘The Spy’: This thrilling espionage drama tells the true story of Eli Cohen, an Israeli Mossad agent who infiltrated Syria in the early 1960s. Sacha Baron Cohen delivers a surprisingly dramatic and tense portrayal far removed from his comedic work.
8. ‘Behind Her Eyes’: This psychological thriller involves a single mother who enters a world of twisted mind games when she begins an affair with her psychiatrist boss while secretly befriending his mysterious wife.
Each miniseries offers viewers something unique – whether it is true crime investigation, social commentary, mind-bending science fiction, or historical drama – there’s something sure to engage any viewer on this list.”
(Note: Availability on Netflix can change over time; always check the latest listings to ensure these titles are currently offered.)