Best Limited Series
HBOs 'The Leftovers' is a profoundly moving and unconventional post-apocalyptic drama. Three years after 2% of the worlds population mysteriously vanishes, the series explores the lives of those left behind and their struggles to cope with loss, grief, and the search for meaning. While the initial e...
The Black Donnellys is a neo-noir crime drama exploring the dark legacy of a wealthy American family involved in organized crime. Set in the early 2000s, the limited-series examines intergenerational criminal behavior and familial secrets through the lens of the Donnelly clan’s activities. It's prim...
The Act is a limited series depicting the true story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. The narrative centers on fabricated claims of abuse made by Dee Dee, culminating in the death of her daughter. Joey King and Patricia Arquette lead the cast in this eight-part Hulu product...
The Affair is a psychological thriller television series examining the devastating consequences of infidelity. The show follows multiple perspectives – including those of a husband and wife – as they grapple with deception, memory, and trust following an unexpected encounter. It’s notable for its in...
Two Weeks is a South Korean psychological thriller series exploring a perplexing crime investigation. The drama centers around a detective who must solve a murder case linked to a hospital patient’s missing two weeks. Lee Joon-gi stars in this suspenseful limited-series appealing to viewers interest...
The Undoing is a psychological thriller television series centered on a wealthy therapist whose seemingly perfect life disintegrates after a shocking crime. It examines complex relationships, hidden motivations, and the corrosive effects of secrets within affluent circles. The show’s intricate plot...
Harper’s Island is an American horror mystery limited series centered on a group attending a wedding at Harper's Island. The gathering quickly becomes fraught with danger as a killer emerges among the attendees. The investigation focuses on Abby Mills and her connection to a previous murder committe...
The New Look is a biographical drama series developed by Todd A. Kessler and debuting on Apple TV+ in February 2024. The show’s initial season has concluded, with plans underway for a subsequent second season. It explores the life of Diana Debruce, the creator of the popular daily news program “This...
Gaslit is a Starz limited series exploring the events surrounding President Nixon and the Watergate scandal. The show centers on a diverse group of individuals caught within the political machinations of the time including Julia Roberts and Sean Penn. It offers a detailed examination of deception, p...
Disclaimer is a 2024 miniseries adapted from Renée Knight’s novel of the same year. Cate Blanchett and Leila George portray a documentarian investigating a complex relationship with an elderly man, alongside Kevin Kline. The series features a supporting cast including Sacha Baron Cohen and Indira Va...
Apple Cider Vinegar is a limited series exploring the rise and fall of wellness influencer Belle Gibson, portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever. The drama centers on Gibson’s fabricated cancer diagnosis and her influence alongside Milla Blake (Alycia Debnam-Carey), who encourages medical avoidance within her fa...
Dirty John is a true crime television series adapted from Christopher Goffard’s podcast. The show initially aired on Bravo and later moved to USA Network for its second season, "Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story." Christian Slater and Amanda Peet star in the upcoming installment, set to premiere...
The Crossing was an American science fiction drama series broadcast by ABC from April 2018 to June 2018. Filmed in British Columbia, Canada, the show ran for one season before being cancelled following the airing of its pilot episode in March 2018. The initial storyline comprised a single-season nar...
Containment is an American drama limited series adapted from the Belgian “Cordon.” It depicts an outbreak in Atlanta resulting in a quarantined zone where residents confront a deadly epidemic. The series aired between April 2016 and July 2016, with Julie Plec and David Nutter as executive producers.
The Spanish Princess chronicles the rise of Catherine of Aragon to power as the first queen of England through her marriage to King Henry VIII. This limited series adapts Philippa Gregory’s novels and follows events after “The White Queen” and “The White Princess.” It focuses on Catherine's experien...
His & Hers is a psychological thriller limited series streaming on Netflix. The story centers around Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal as a married couple navigating secrets and deception. Adapted from Alice Feeney’s novel, it's designed for viewers who enjoy suspenseful mysteries and romantic thrille...
Wayward is a Canadian limited series exploring dark mysteries in the small Vermont town of Tall Pines during 2003. The show follows a teenager and a police officer as they investigate unsettling events. It’s notable for its atmospheric thriller style and suspenseful narrative. Wayward is intended fo...
Too Much is a British satirical limited-series available on Netflix. It explores the often awkward and overly dramatic romantic pursuits of young adults, centering around Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe’s characters. Created by Lena Dunham and Luis Felber, the show gained attention for its realistic p...
The Whispers is a science fiction drama created by Soo Hugh and produced by ABC Studios with involvement from Steven Spielberg and others. It draws inspiration from Ray Bradbury’s “Zero Hour,” exploring themes of military intervention and psychological impact. The show ran for one season, premiering...
Filthy Rich is an American comedy drama television series developed by Tate Taylor, adapted from a New Zealand original. Originally slated for a 2019 premiere, production and broadcast were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show was ultimately canceled after airing five episodes in October 2...
