Explore the best of prestige television with these great miniseries that have been hailed as true masterpieces, from Band of Brothers to Watchmen.
The miniseries has become the preferred method of prestige television for filmmakers who want to experiment in a different medium. It’s often the case that the artistic ambition shown by A-list storytellers cannot be satisfied in a theatrical release, given that casual audiences have seemingly given up on quality cinema for the sake of fan service. There are certainly multi-season shows that achieve the same desired level of greatness, but it is much harder to retain a consistent level of quality throughout without ever experiencing a dip.
