Miniseries reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 160 Reddit reviews across 6 subreddits and 12 posts to rank the best Miniseries brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/televisionsuggestions, r/NetflixBestOf, r/movies, r/television, r/AskReddit. Top-rated brands include Band of Brothers (4.9/5), Chernobyl (5.0/5), Sharp Objects (4.3/5).

Stats

Reviews160

Subreddits6

Posts12

Brands95

Products8

Top communities

r/televisionsuggestions93 r/NetflixBestOf39 r/movies19 r/television6 r/AskReddit2

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Band of Brothers

4.9

(7)

"Band of Brothers being mentioned. It’s literally the most perfect TV show (imo)"

"I can't believe Band of Brothers hasn't been recommended here more. It's truly the best miniseries I have ever seen."

"Band of Brothers for sure"

"If you love mini series based on real events, and you haven't seen Band of Brothers, then you're missing out. It's not just a mini series it is the miniseries."

"Band of Brothers has also a higher rating than Chernobyl on IMDb btw, so many people agree that Band of Brothers is the GOAT."

"In my opinion, these are the top 4 best miniseries based on real events. They're all masterpieces: Band of Brothers, Chernobyl, Veneno, Anne (2022)"

"Huge fan of band of brothers and the pacific."

Chernobyl

5.0

(6)

"Chernobyl"

"Also Chernobyl and Mr Sunshine if you want to get your mind blown with an epic story based around true events."

"Chernobyl, on HBO, was amazing. Dark subject but worth watching."

"Not a happy mini series but Chernobyl is fantastic."

"HBOs Chernobyl. It’s not perfectly historically and scientifically accurate in the details but scientists and historians alike have praised it for capturing the severity and magnitude of the incident as well as the general vibe of life in the USSR. Amazing acting and filmmaking."

"Hbo - Chernobyl"

Sharp Objects

4.3

(6)

"Sharp Objects"

"Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects are must-watches with amazing A-list casts!"

"Sharp Objects"

"I second the Sharp Objects rec"

"Sharp Objects"

Dopesick

5.0

(5)

"Dopesick was amazing"

"Dopesick & Chernobyl for true stories & brilliantly depicted as mini series."

"I second Dopesick. Amazing show."

"Dopesick is a great show. The acting is out of this world."

"You might enjoy Dopesick!"

Mindhunter

4.6

(5)

"Mindhunters, excellent"

"The Night Of and Mindhunter are good shows"

"Mindhunter is 10/10."

"Mindhunters. I don’t even really like serial killer like entertainment but this goes into the FBI and creation of the term serial killer really well made show."

"Mindhunter"

Unbelievable

4.6

(5)

"Unbelievable was the top miniserie I've ever seen. Shocking and thrilling."

"Unbelievable"

"- Unbelievable"

"Unbelievable on netflix. caitlin dever, toni collette, merritt weaver."

Godless

4.4

(5)

"Godless on Netflix. So good."

"Godless on Netflix was outstanding"

"Godless, staring Jeff Daniels. Very overlooked series that I thoroughly enjoyed."

"Godless is pretty nice"

"Godless"

Mare of Easttown

5.0

(4)

"Mare of Eastown is a compelling crime story with Kate Winslet & an awesome cast!"

"Mare Of Easttown"

"Mayor of Eastowm! Kate Winslett was freaking brilliant"

"Mare of Easttown"

Black Bird

4.8

(4)

"Blackbird also had had me on the edge of my seat!"

"Black Bird (a gem !!!!)"

"So many good suggestions ITT, I just want to add that Black Bird was a good miniseries."

"- Black Bird"

#10

The Night Of

4.3

(4)

"“The Night Of” is an outstanding mini series on HBO"

"The Night Of and Mindhunter are good shows"

"Would also recommend Broadchurch, True Detective and The Night Of."

"The Night Of"

#11

Syfy

3.4

(5)

"The Syfy “Dune” miniseries is good too"

"-TIN MAN: a reimagining of the Wizard of Oz. Miniseries with 3 eps from Syfy network"

"Syfy also has ALICE, NEVERLAND and THE LOST ROOM mini-series"

#12

11.22.63

5.0

(3)

"11/22/63 was so damn good."

"11/22/63"

"Oh duhh Stephen kings 11.22.63!! It's really good. (Hulu)"

#13

ZeroZeroZero

4.3

(3)

"Two incredible miniseries I haven’t seen mentioned are: ZeroZeroZero"

"Zero zero zero & Escape From Dannamora"

"I liked "ZeroZeroZero" (Prime)"

#14

Shogun

5.0

(2)

"Shogun is some of the best television I've seen since Band of Brothers and Six Feet Under."

"The new Shogun series on Disney is breathtaking."

#15

The Queen's Gambit

5.0

(2)

"Queens gambit for the win"

"Netflix - Queen's Gambit"

#16

Big Little Lies

5.0

(2)

"Big Little Lies"

"Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects are must-watches with amazing A-list casts!"

#17

Unorthodox

4.5

(2)

"NETFLIX Unorthodox - "Esty, a 19-year-old Jewish woman, is living unhappily in an arranged marriage among the Satmar sect of the ultra-Orthodox communi"

"Unorthodox The Maid The Spy When they see us The Serpent"

#18

Watchmen

4.5

(2)

"HBO Watchmen 2019"

"Watchmen"

#19

Escape at Dannemora

4.5

(2)

"Two incredible miniseries I haven’t seen mentioned are: Escape at Dannemora"

"Zero zero zero & Escape From Dannamora"

#20

I Know This Much Is True

4.5

(2)

"I Know This Much Is True. Witness Mark Ruffalo killing it"

"I Know This Much is True"

#21

We Own This City

4.5

(2)

"We Own This City"

#22

Broadchurch

4.5

(2)

"Broadchurch is fantastic"

"Would also recommend Broadchurch, True Detective and The Night Of."

#23

John Adams

4.5

(2)

"John Adams (HBO) is an acting masterclass."

"John Adams"

#24

True Detective

4.5

(2)

"True Detective s1 count as a miniseries? Because that’s the best Tv I’ve seen since the sopranos"

"Would also recommend Broadchurch, True Detective and The Night Of."

#25

Mr. Sunshine

4.0

(2)

"Mr sunshine"

"Also Chernobyl and Mr Sunshine if you want to get your mind blown with an epic story based around true events."

#26

The Crowded Room

4.0

(2)

"- The crowded room"

"The Crowded Room"

#27

Little Fires Everywhere

4.0

(2)

"Little Fires Everywhere"

"On Hulu - Little Fires Everywhere"

#28

Behind Her Eyes

4.0

(2)

"Behind her eyes… Musttttt watch .. if you are into thrillers with insane twists"

"I second "Behind Her Eyes" (Netflix)"

#29

Jury Duty

4.0

(2)

"Jury duty"

"Jury Duty is an underrated gem."

#30

Evil

5.0

(1)

"Evil. Loved it."

#31

The Undoing

5.0

(1)

"The Undoing"

#32

Over the Garden Wall

5.0

(1)

"If you're into animation, then check out *Over the Garden Wall*. It's a miniseries eith 10 episodes lasting 10 minutes each, so basically a film."

#33

Generation Kill

5.0

(1)

"Generation Kill is by far the best display of the GWOT."

#34

The Pacific

5.0

(1)

"The Pacific is amazing too"

#35

Baby Reindeer

5.0

(1)

"Baby Reindeer. My and I just finished it and it was absolutely fantastic."

#36

Alias

5.0

(1)

"I really liked Alias. It’s based on a great book by Margaret Atwood."

#37

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

5.0

(1)

"The last days of ptolemy grey"

#38

Dead Set

5.0

(1)

"A 2008 5 episode miniseries from Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror) about the zombie apocalypse unfolding during the filming of Big Brother UK. It's both a great satire of reality TV and a top notch zombie horror story."

#39

The Spy

5.0

(1)

"You should really try the Spy!!!"

#40

The Jinx

5.0

(1)

"If you’re okay with docuseries, my top three are (and I won’t put spoilers, because it’s best to go in blind): The Jinx (HBO Max, the first episode of the second part premiered last week)"

#41

The New Look

5.0

(1)

"The New Look - it’s about Dior and Coco Chanel in Paris during the Nazi occupation, and it’s a phenomenal series"

#43

The Missing

5.0

(1)

"The missing is great! There are 3 seasons actually."

#44

The Killing

5.0

(1)

"The Killing is one of my favs."

#45

Breaking Bad

5.0

(1)

""Breaking Bad" *played BEFORE* "Better Call Saul" (Netflix)"

#46

The Nurse

5.0

(1)

"I’m watching The Nurse right now and it’s great. Limited series with four episodes."

#47

Small Axe

5.0

(1)

"Small Axe"

#48

Normal People

5.0

(1)

"Normal People It will leave you in shambles"

#49

When They See Us

5.0

(1)

"When they see us 💯"

#50

The Last of Us

5.0

(1)

"The Last of Us."

#51

Sherlock

5.0

(1)

"Sherlock (with Benedict Cumberbatch), 3 episodes per season. It is 4 seasons, and every episode is about 90mins though, so you be the judge if it qualifies as mini or not."

#52

Uncle Frank

5.0

(1)

"The only 100 % drama I’ve seen recently that I would think of recommending isn’t a series but a movie on Prime. “Uncle Frank” - beautiful story set i"

#53

The Borgias

5.0

(1)

"The Borgias (Showtime) is beautifully produced. Costumes especially are lovely and the cinematography as well so you'll like it."

#54

Five Days at Memorial

4.0

(1)

"Five Days at Memorial is really good and eye opening."

#55

The Crown

4.0

(1)

"The crown"

#56

The Great

4.0

(1)

"If you like a little humor, The Great: An Occasionally True Story is a fun watch"

#57

The Offer

4.0

(1)

"The Offer is really awesome if you’re a fan of The Godfather."

#58

The Sinner

4.0

(1)

"The Sinner is a good one. Seasons 1 and 2 in particular."

#59

The OA

4.0

(1)

"Watch “The OA”. Same suspense and seat gripping tension."

#60

The Americans

4.0

(1)

""The Americans" (Hulu)"

#61

Six Feet Under

4.0

(1)

""Six Feet Under" (MAX)"

#62

Tales from the Loop

4.0

(1)

""Takes from the Loop"(Prime Video)"

#63

Banshee

4.0

(1)

""Banshee" (MAX)"

#64