15 Best Miniseries on Netflix Right Now: from Midnight Mass to the Queen's Gambit
In Recent Year's, Miniseries Have Soared in Popularity, Thanks to Streaming Networks Like Netflix. These Bite-Sized Tv Shows Offer a Refreshing Break from...
In recent years, miniseries have soared in popularity, thanks to streaming networks like Netflix. These bite-sized TV shows offer a refreshing break from long-running series, providing quick and captivating content in just a few viewing sessions. With Netflix leading the pack, their original miniseries have garnered widespread acclaim, captivating audiences and critics alike. From the riveting chess drama of "The Queen's Gambit" to the spine-chilling scares of "The Haunting of Hill House," Netflix's limited series have become cultural phenomena, boasting impressive ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. Get ready to be engrossed in these must-watch mystery miniseries on Netflix!
1. Maniac (2018)
- Genre: Dark comedy
- Star Cast: Jonah Hill, Emma Stone, Sonoya Mizuno, Justin Theroux, Sally Field, Kathleen Choe, Danny Hoch, Allyce Beasley.
- Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga
- Writer: Cary Joji Fukunaga, Patrick Somerville
- Run time: 1 season
- Year of release: 2018
- OTT Platform: Netflix
- IMDb rating: 7.7/10
Oscar-winner Emma Stone and Oscar-nominee Jonah Hill star in Cary Fukunaga's 2018 Netflix miniseries, Maniac. It's a daring and trippy journey of two troubled strangers who join a drug trial to cure their mental problems. But things don't go as planned. Critics loved its originality, brilliant performances, and bold take on mental health. The visual style and screenplay earned well-deserved acclaim. Though underrated, Maniac is a must-watch, a mind-bending ride worth your time.
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2. Evil Genius
- Genre: True crime
- Star Cast: Trey Borzillieri, Jerry Clark, Jason Wick, Lamont King
- Director: Barbara Schroeder
- Writer: Catherine Jinks
- Run time: 1 season
- Year of release: 2018
- OTT Platform: Amazon Prime
- IMDb rating: 7.5/10
Witness the unbelievable yet true story of the pizza bomber heist. A delivery guy attempts to rob a bank with a bomb strapped around his neck, claiming it's all part of a treasure hunt. But things take an unexpected turn when the police step in. The investigation that follows is nothing short of extraordinary, brought to you by the brilliant Duplass brothers. Get ready for a tight 4-episode thrill ride, packed with terror and intrigue. It's the perfect follow-up to their hit True-crime series, Wild Wild Country, only on Netflix!
Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.
