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The short seasons allow for more graceful storytelling , with creators secern a story well rather than making it last as long as possible . The miniseries is tight becoming a delineate part of the earned run average , especially withNetflix delivering higher amounts of short but quality content . Over the retiring few years , there have been more special series on Netflix than ever before . Not only does the streaming service have timbre miniseries from around the world , but it also bring on originals met with decisive eclat .

From MCU hits like Hawkeye and WandaVision to Star Wars shows like Obi - Wan , Letterboxd ’s most popular miniseries are modern classic .

25Safe (2018)

8 Episodes

Michael C. Hall made his way to Netflix for the miniseriesSafe . Basedon the novel by Harlan Coben , Hall star topology as Tom Delaney , a widowman who is recruit two young lady after his wife ’s death . However , whenhis 16 - year - old daughter Jenny disappears , Tom put ou to find out what happened to her and lend her back home . The serial publication has mickle of twist and turns and ended up impressing critics , leading to a irrefutable rating on Rotten Tomatoes for everything from the shocking plait to the quality performances .

24The Midnight Club (2022)

10 Episodes

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The Midnight Clubwas released by Mike Flanagan on Netflix . He had already made his name withshows likeThe Haunting of Hill House , but here he aimed toward a younger consultation . Based on the stories by Christopher Pike , The Midnight Clubtakes blank space in a hospice whereeight terminally ominous young multitude divvy up horror storieseach nighttime , the sequence run out the stories they told .

The overarching storyline ofThe Midnight Clubsaw the terminally inauspicious storyteller believing they could communicate from beyond the tomb after dying . The Netflix miniseries received positive inspection and ended with 10 episode .

23Treason (2022)

5 Episodes

Charlie Cox returns to Netflix , where he previously played Daredevil , for the miniseriesTreason . When the MI6 chief is poisoned , Cox ’s Adam Lawrence is put in boot . When he learn an ex-husband - lover and former SVR private eye is creditworthy , he is put in a situation where he can help her or endangerment losing his position and reputation if anyone learns the truth . In only five episode , it races along at a breakneck speed , but it received confirming reviews from critic , although the audience score was not as good .

22Anatomy Of A Scandal (2022)

6 Episodes

David E. Kelly has a blood line on TV , produce show likeAlly McBeal . In 2022,he make one of the best miniseries on Netflix — Anatomy of a Scandal . In the serial , Sienna Miller champion as Sophie Whitehouse , the wife of the British Tory MP . When the tidings that he has been cheat on her with his aide , Sophie is forced to deal with the fallout and the consequences of her husband ’s action . The moving-picture show received average ratings , with critic praising Kelly ’s story and the corking shape involved .

From classics like Suits and Seinfeld to tortuous sci - fi like Stranger Things , the best shows on Netflix have something for everyone .

21Inside Man (2022)

4 Episodes

Inside Manstars David Tennantand Stanley Tucci in a serial created by Steven Moffat . Inside Mantells the story of Jefferson Grieff ( Tucci),an ex-husband - criminology professor on death row , who is inquire to help when a adult female disappear . The crime is when a vicar ( Tennant ) lock in the woman in his basement to protect a youthful man who has come into self-control of child pornography . The entire story has twists and turns , and what answer is a criminal offence thriller with two fantastic jumper cable and an ending that offers no well-off answers .

20Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)

If there was any doubt theBridgertonfranchise was one of the best on Netflix , the factQueen Queen City : A Bridgerton Storyended up as one of the most - watched miniseries on Netflix answer that motion . This miniseries concenter onQueen Charlotte in 1817when she seeks a new heir and 1761 when she marries King George . The series was one of the tenth most - watched English - language TV shows in the first seven years of its release . It was also universally applaud , with a high Rotten Tomatoes grievance .

19Alias Grace (1996)

Alias Graceis free-base on the novel byHandmaid ’s Taleauthor Margaret Atwood . WhileThe Handmaid ’s Talewent on to become a critically applaud Hulu serial , Alias Graceis one of the best miniseries in Netflix chronicle , especially based on critical reviews . Directed by Mary Harron ( American Psycho ) , the miniseries stars Sarah Gordon as Grace Marks , a charwoman accused of murdering her employer and his fancy woman . The show has an almost perfect 99 percent decisive military rating on Rotten Tomatoes , as well as a big audience score .

18True Story (2021)

7 Episodes

One of the best Netflix miniseries isTrue narrative , which is led bythe gifted duo of Kevin Hartand Wesley Snipes . Hart plays a famous comedian who runs into an unexpected life - or - last office while in Philadelphia . Interestingly , some reviews from critics were fuse as the chemistry between Snipes and Hart was praised , but the plot of land was consider a bit lackluster . However , audiences seemed to appreciate it more , help it get good viewing number despite some disappointing review .

October on Netflix is packed with novel video shows and motion picture let in Lincoln Lawyer , and the Kung Fu Panda dealership .

17Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life (2016)

One of the most beloved shows of the 2000s isGilmore Girls , with fans plump back and keep an eye on it from startle to finish . This lead to Netflix bringing it back for a four - episode miniseries titledGilmore fille : A Year in the Life . Each episode takes place during a season of the yearand playact as a sequel to the original show , explain what the characters are up to now . Each installment race about 90 minutes . Loyalfans seemed to love theGilmore Girlsrevival , critic appreciated it , and it left longtime buff desire more .

16Beef (2023)

Beefhit Netflix in 2023 and yield viewers something that was both fun and intense at the same time . Steven Yeun and Ali Wong star in the show as two masses who cease up in a bit of road madness and thenset out to make each other ’s life hell . Their anger and inexorability do n’t let up until thing grow deadly , and their lifetime end up on the wrinkle . Critics loved the series , give it a 98 % evaluation on Rotten Tomatoes , and it even premiered at South By Southwest before strike Netflix . Produced by A24 , there iseven a luck for aBeefseason 2 .

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