Miniseries have become something of a cultural phenomenon. Their appeal is easy to see, with its episodic format allowing for stories to unfurl with an extended, measured, and detailed progression, yet its one-season immediacy gives a sense of instant closure and cohesiveness. It is no surprise that the limited series that have mastered this balance of scope and story, this juggling act of grandiosity and efficiency, have come to be heralded among the greatest achievements in television history.

Ranging from breathtaking historical epics to thematically loaded animations, searing examinations of human connection, and even to some of the greatest war dramas to have ever graced screens, these 10 miniseries stand as truly essential viewing for all television lovers . They consist of some w

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