If you are looking for something short and binge-worthy, Mini series on Prime with rich story line are the perfect for you. From thriller’s, gripping dramas to suspense these limited series are ideal for a quick, satisfying watch. Here are 5 of the best mini series on Prime — complete with IMDb ratings, cast, awards, episode run time, and easy to understand synopses.
1. Good Omens (2019-23)
Good Omens is a fantasy comedy television series created by Neil Gaiman based on his and Terry Pratchett’s 1990 novel. The story follows a demon and an angel who love to live on earth. They both join as a team to prevent the Earth from the evil forces.
- IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
- Cast: David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jon Hamm
- Awards: Saturn Award, Hugo Nominee
- Genre: Fantasy / Comedy / Supernatural
- Episodes: 6 (Season 1) and 6 (Season 2)
- Run Time: approx. 55 mins each
Why Watch: If you love to watch humor, angel v/s demons and fantasy this mini series is a perfect watch.
2. The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (2023)
This series is an Australian drama miniseries created by Sarah Lambert and based on the novel by Holly Ringland. The story follows a young girl, Alice Hart whose parents die in a mysterious fire. She finds her life changing dramatically after her parents death, so she is send to to live with her grand mother on a flower farm. This series shows the emotional tale of trauma, healing, and self-discovery.
- IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
- Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Alycia Debnam Carey, Asher Keddie, Frankie Adams, Charlie Vickers
- Genre: Family Drama / Mystery
- Episodes: 7
- Run Time: Approx. 50 mins each
Why Watch: This mini series on prime blends family mystery, stunning Australian landscapes, and a powerful coming-of-age story.
3. A Very English Scandal (2018)
A Very English Scandal is a 2018 British historical drama miniseries created and written by Russell T Davies, based on John Preston’s 2016 book of the same name. This is a true political scandal in the 1970s. It follows Jeremy Thorpe, a politician, who is accused of conspiring to murder his secret lover, Norman Scott. This series exposes hypocrisy, power, and betrayal in high society.
- IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
- Genre: Political Drama / True Crime
- Cast: Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Alex Jennings, Jason Watkins, David Bamber
- Awards Won: Golden Globe (Ben Whishaw), BAFTA TV Awards.
- Episodes: 3 (aprrox. 55 min each episode)
Why Watch: This is not an average political drama as it is based on a shocking true story of the first British politician to stand trial for conspiracy to murder.
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4. The Night Manager (2016)
The Night Manager is a British spy thriller television serial based on the 1993 novel of the same name by John le Carre. The story follows around Jonathan Pine who is the night manager of a luxury Cairo hotel and former British soldier. He is recruited by Angela Burr, an intelligence operative, to infiltrate the inner circle of Richard Roper, a dangerous international arms dealer.
- Genre: Thriller, Drama, Spy Fiction
- IMDb rating: 8.0/10
- Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, Elizabeth Debicki, Tom Hollander, David Harewood, Douglas Hodge, Tobias Menzies.
- Episode: 6
- Episode runtime: Aprrox. 57-62 min.
Major Awards & Wins: This series won many awards and was nominated in various categories.
Primetime Emmy Awards (2016)
- Won Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series – Susanne Bier.
- Won Outstanding Music Composition (Original Dramatic Score) – Victor Reyes.
- It was Nominated in different categories such as: Lead Actor (Tom Hiddleston), Supporting Actor (Hugh Laurie), Supporting Actress (Olivia Colman), Writing, Casting, Main Title Design & Theme, Sound Editing & Mixing
Golden Globe Awards (2017)
- Won Best Actor – Limited Series – Tom Hiddleston
- Won Best Supporting Actor – Hugh Laurie
- Won Best Supporting Actress – Olivia Colman
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5. The Underground Railroad (2021)
The Underground Railroad is an American historical drama television mini series created and directed by Barry Jenkins based on the 2016 novel of the same name. The story follows around a young enslaved woman who escapes a Georgia plantation. She face a lot of danger and hardship while seeking freedom. The series mixes real history with fictional elements to show the strength of those who fought for freedom and the cruelty they faced.
- IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
- Genre: Historical Drama
- Cast: Thuso Mbedu, Joel Edgerton, Aaron Pierre
- Awards Won: Emmy Winner, BAFTA Nominee.
- Episodes: 10 (aprrox. 50-55 min each episode)
Why Watch: This mini series on prime video is a masterpiece which shows hardship of slavery and freedom.
If you are short of time and want to watch some good series the mini series on prime are worthy to watch. These are the perfect picks with good storyline, and handful of episodes. Do let us know in the comment below which one you liked most.
