8 Most Perfect Miniseries of the Last 15 Years, Ranked

Content Warning: This list contains a brief mention of sexual assault.The BBC’s 1953 sci-fi drama The Quatermass Experiment is regarded as the very first miniseries, accidentally becoming the pioneer for the perfect format for TV’s most prestigious dramas. Back in the early days of the small screen, the miniseries was a much rarer occurrence, often saved for the most culturally pressing television events. Today, miniseries are much more common and popular, although that shouldn’t mean they are any less important and impactful.