The Best Limited Series on Netflix
OK, I'll say it: Some television shows are too damn long. While I love a great story, there’s nothing worse than a plot that never ends. Luckily, Hollywood has a solution for that. Enter (drumroll please) the limited series. These types of shows only have one season, and are guaranteed to tell an interesting—but succinct!—tale. If you’re tired of watching two characters embark on a slow-burning journey for 40 episodes, or a mystery that’s gone awry because the writers forgot the original plot, then perhaps it’s time to try something new.
Netflix has plenty of great options to choose from, but since you’re into brevity, we’ll get right to the point. Below, we’ve rounded up a list of shows that will cure your television fatigue. From the tear-jerking drama, Maid, to the thought-provoking thriller, Haunting of Hill House, to the hilariously clever BEEF—these are the best limited series Netflix has to offer.
Maid
In Maid, Margaret Qualley stars as Alex, a struggling single mother. In order to make ends meet, she takes a job as a housecleaner. While working for greedy clients and battling her abusive ex in court, Alex establishes a career for herself with one goal in mind: to escape homelessness and create a safe home for her daughter, Maddy.
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Painkiller
Painkiller is a fictional retelling of America’s opioid crisis. When oxycontin was introduced, it was marketed as a non-addictive pain treatment. That wasn’t true. This Netflix series explores America’s opioid crisis from the perspective of prescribers, patients, and whistleblowers who aimed to shine a light on the drug's actual effects.
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The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House is based on Shirley Jackson’s novel of the same name. The adaptation tells a chilling story of grief and addiction, as a group of siblings recount their childhood. Unlike other families, they grew up in what’s dubbed “the most famous haunted house in the country,” and as adults, they’re forced to return—and reckon with the lives they left behind.
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Hollywood
What lengths would you go for fame? Netflix’s Hollywood takes place after World War II, and follows a group of aspiring artists. They arrive in “dreamland” with dreams of becoming superstars. But they soon realize Hollywood isn’t nearly as glamorous as it seems.
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The Andy Warhol Diaries
The Andy Warhol Diaries provides an inside look at the iconic modern artist. The docuseries takes place in 1968, shortly after Warhol was shot. From there, it tracks the remainder of his career. Come for the art, and stay for the vivid stories about Warhol's fascinating life and infectious persona.
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The Queen's Gambit
Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Beth Harmon, a chess prodigy, in The Queen's Gambit. Taking place during the Cold War, this series follows Beth's journey to become the best chess player in the world. She has the skills and the talent, but the only thing standing in her way is a grueling battle with alcoholism.
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BEEF
Described as a “tragicomedy,” BEEF explores what might happen if you let your emotions get the best of you. This funny, yet sobering series follows two people who get into a road-rage incident. Instead of moving on, they both set out on a mission to destroy each other's lives.
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Treason
Who doesn’t love a good spy thriller? Treason follows a talented M16 agent whose life is upended after he runs into a Russian spy. Suddenly, he’s forced to rethink his life and career path. Will he stick with his team or join the enemy?
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