There have been many great action -oriented shows over the decades that have delivered consistently explosive events season after season, year after year. However, some of the greatest action shows of all time have chosen a more contained approach, packing all their punches into a single, electrifying installment. It’s all about quality, not quantity, and these shows are proof that, when it comes to pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat action, less can be even better than more.

Blending the cinematic spectacle of blockbuster action flicks with the detailed and nuanced storytelling of television, the miniseries format has been effectively used by a number of action shows, many of which rank among the greatest ever made. Read on to discover our handpicked selection of some of the best action

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