Discover the seven best mini-series to devour without moderation during your end-of-year vacation.
Tl;dr
- Recommendations for miniseries to watch during the holidays.
- Varied choices, ranging from war to dramatic comedy.
- Available on different streaming platforms.
Mini-series to devour during the holidays
The holiday season is approaching and you may be looking for something to occupy yourself while you get to grips with your new gadget or wait for the cookies to finish baking in the oven. Now is the perfect time to choose a mini-series to devour in a few days or, why not, in a single day.
Choices for all tastes
The choice is vast and will leave you satisfied that you have seen something until its end. Among my selections, you will find mini-series ranging from war to comedy drama.
‘Band of Brothers’
A few years after “Saving Private Ryan,” Tom Hanks and director Steven Spielberg teamed up again for another World War II project. “Band of Brothers” is a miniseries based on a book by Stephen E. Ambrose that tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army. This series is available on Netflix.
‘Mare of Easttown’
Fans of Kate Winslet and detective mysteries will love “Mare of Easttown.” In this series, Winslet plays Detective Marianne “Mare” Sheehan, who has spent her entire life in a small town. You will appreciate the excellent interpretation of Winslet and her co-stars, guided by the talented director Craig Zobel. This miniseries won four Emmys. Watch it on Max.
‘Firefly’
“Firefly” isn’t technically a miniseries, but its 14 episodes give it that feel. It's a gripping blend of sci-fi and Western drama that follows the crew aboard a renegade spaceship. You can watch it on Hulu.
‘Chernobyl’
This award-winning miniseries is a masterpiece that chronicles a historic event that touched millions of lives. It takes us back to the Chernobyl disaster, when the nuclear reactor in Ukraine exploded in April 1986. Watch it on Max.
‘Sharp Objects’
Based on a book by Gillian Flynn, this miniseries will remind you of the old adage: “You can't go home.” Amy Adams plays Camille Preaker, a journalist sent back to her hometown to investigate the deaths of two teenage girls. Watch it on Max.
‘Station Eleven’
In a post-COVID world, watching a miniseries about a pandemic and its aftermath might seem like a twisted form of entertainment. However, “Station Eleven” is worth watching and will (strangely) leave you with some hope. Watch it on Max.
‘Maniac’
“Maniac” is a mini-series that delves into the overall problem of pharmaceutical companies and their not-so-great influence on our lives. Watch it on Netflix.
