We won’t deny that becoming mindlessly invested in long, never-ending shows is our guilty pleasure, but every once in a while, we too like to finish what we start. Hold on, we are still talking about shows. With an infinite stockpile of incomplete tasks and a schedule that is crying for help, it can be difficult to follow a show from start to end without losing interest if it has multiple seasons. Well, the solution is brilliant, and addictive too! We have curated a list of miniseries that are uber-interesting, gripping and, well, mini! With just one season and episodes that you can count on your fingertips, here’s a list of the best limited series that you can binge-watch over the weekend!
The Night Of
IMDb: 8.5/10
If you’re a sucker for dark and feisty crime dramas then we’re sorry, but you’re going to have to spend your weekend glued to your screen because this show is a masterpiece. Don’t be fooled by how short the series is, because as each mystery unfolds, you will be just a little more mind-blown. A crime is committed but the number one suspect ‘isn’t sure’ whether or not he did it. Well, did he? Tune in to find out.
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Unbelievable
IMDb: 8.4/10
Marie was assaulted. Wait, no, she recanted her story. Marie wasn’t assaulted. But, what if she was? This dark crime drama based on a true story is certain to keep you at the edge of your seat. Unbelievable transcends predictable crime stories by bringing into light the anecdotes of abuse survivors. A must watch, indeed.
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Chernobyl
IMDb: 9.4/10
The colossal disaster that struck Chernobyl is not unheard of – but we reckon not many have the faintest idea of what happened after. Chernobyl is a dramatization of this disaster that is one of the largest to have ever shaken mankind. What makes it an unmissable affair? The lesser-known stories and secrets that it unveils. It will ‘blow’ your mind. Thank us later.
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When They See Us
IMDb: 8.9/10
When They See Us is a gripping true story of a quintet from Harlem labelled ‘The Central Park Five’, falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. The show spans a quarter of a century that begins with the teenagers being questioned and convicted to ultimately being exonerated and reaching a settlement. The cast is studded with Emmy nominees, so rest assured, performance laced with drama is going to knock your socks off.
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The Spy
IMDb: 7.9/10
Based on the life of Israeli clerk-turned-spy Eli Cohen – this drama tells the story of how this crackerjack went undercover and infiltrated the Syrian government in 1960. This six-part show is highly acclaimed for its production, performance and delivery. Dramatic, exciting and tragic all at once, this show treads the astonishingly gripping territory for all the right reasons.
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Maniac
IMDb: 7.8/10
There’s no way a show isn’t legendary if it stars Emma Stone and Jonah Hill. This one-of-a-kind comedy-drama flaunts an old school science fiction vibe and almost feels like a sci-fi straight out of the 80s. The premise of the show – two strangers connecting during a mind-bending, mysterious pharmaceutical trial – is invigorating and creepy at the same time. Funny, dark and psychologically stimulating – we highly recommend this one!
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