The 10 Bleakest TV Miniseries of All Time, Ranked

Miniseries combine the best of movies and TV shows in that their limited runtimes allow for focused, emotionally sharp storytelling. The limited length of miniseries also allows for layered character studies. They unfold like extended films, using their episodic format to gradually build tension, explore character stories in depth, and deliver satisfying, if sometimes painful, resolutions. Miniseries are the perfect length for particularly devastating and bleak narratives.