mini series
Short television run
A miniseries is a television program that tells a complete story over a limited number of episodes, typically between two and twelve.
Unlike ongoing series, miniseries have a definite ending planned from the start: The book was adapted into a six-part miniseries.
The format suits novels, historical events, and true crime narratives that need more than a movie but less than a full series run.
- limited runIntentionally scarce release
- bingeBout of excess
- binge watchView many episodes consecutively
- episodesDistinct parts of a series
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
streaming service · drama · television · docuseries · anthology · sequel · Netflix · HBO · cliffhanger · premiere · finale · adaptation · book adaptation · broadcast · storyline · cast · Emmy · water cooler
- Korean dramaK-drama, historical drama, romance drama, melodrama, Hallyu
length/duration
mini serieslong-running series
ongoing series · soap opera · procedural · sitcom · daytime drama