The 10 Best Miniseries on Amazon Prime

The 10 Best Miniseries on Amazon Prime

March 19, 2024

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From docuseries to historical dramas and investigative shows, miniseries are a wonderful, diverse format. In this list, we count down the best miniseries on Amazon Prime. 

1. A Very English Scandal

best

8.0

Country

United Kingdom

Actors

Alex Jennings, Ben Whishaw, David Bamber, Hugh Grant

Moods

Character-driven, Funny, Mini-series

Led by fine-tuned performances from Ben Whishaw and Hugh Grant at the top of their game, this three-episode series dives headfirst into the sex scandal between Norman Scott and former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe with devastating wit. Neither character is treated as morally superior over the other, as both become consumed by the media frenzy surrounding the English justice system’s thirst for controversy. And Russell T Davies’ writing and Stephen Frears’ direction allow the show’s tone to pivot from brilliantly timed notes of humor to profoundly sad stretches of tragedy and drama. Given its short length, A Very English Scandal seems to be designed for binge-watching, but it should still reward patient and attentive viewing.

2. The English

7.8

Country

United Kingdom, United States of America

Actors

Chaske Spencer, Ciarán Hinds, Cristian Solimeno, Emily Blunt

Moods

A-list actors, Action-packed, Character-driven

There is no shortage of craft and ambition in The English, a miniseries that employs tropes of classic Westerns, like the soulful anti-hero and the loyal sidekick, but also twists them enough to make them feel fresh. For instance, instead of typical cowboys, we have as our leads Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt), an aristocratic Englishwoman, and Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), a native who also served in the US army. Both of them are terribly out of place in the Wild West, but they’re fueled with the kind of vengeful drive that leads to bloody outcomes, which are themselves staples of the genre. 

The English is sweeping, both in scope and scenery, and solemn. Fans will appreciate how seriously the show treats the genre, and they’ll take pleasure in its familiarity, from the twisty mysteries and brutal disputes to the gritty backdrops and arid vistas. In this instance, the show’s ambition perfectly fits the genre. 

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