Watching a series is often exhausting, either because you don’t have enough time to watch eight seasons of 24 episodes each or because you like fast and light stories. Don’t worry, here we have the perfect solution for you.
Comedies, mysteries, romances, dramas and even stories based on real events, we leave you some short series that you can see during this weekend and that will definitely keep you entertained.
1. Black Mirror (2011)
It examines modern society, especially the consequences of new technologies. Each episode is unique and they are not related to each other. It has 21 episodes of 41-89 minutes, divided into five seasons and an interactive episode in which the viewer decides the fate of the protagonist. You can see the trailer for the third season here.
2. Unbelievable (2019)
Based on a true story about a teenage rape victim who was charged with perjury. It has just eight 43-58 minute episodes and stars Toni Collette, Merritt Wever and Kaitlyn Dever. You can see the trailer here.
3. Unorthodox (2020)
It deals with the life of Esty Shapiro and the rediscovery of her life outside the Jewish religion. It is based on the autobiographical book by Deborah Feldman Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots. The series is a production between Germany and the United States and has four 50-minute parts. You can see the trailer here.
4. Hollywood (2020)
Created by Ryan Murphy, the same one who made Glee, and Ian Brennan. Based on the golden age of Hollywood cinema after World War II. It stars David Corenswet, Darren Criss and Laura Harrier and has seven episodes of 44-57 minutes. You can see the trailer here.
5. Maniac (2018)
Based on the Norwegian series of the same name, it follows the story of two strangers and their experience during a thought experiment. It stars Emma Stone, Jonah Hill, and Justin Theroux. It has 10 episodes of 26-47 minutes. You can see the trailer here.
6. When They See Us (2019)
This series is also based on a 1989 true crime in which five teenagers are guilty of rape under unjust circumstances. It has four parts of one hour each and features the participation of Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris and Chris Chalk. You can see the trailer here.
7. Dark (2017)
German series that in its three seasons explores the existential implications of time and the effects it has on human nature. You can see the trailer for the first season here.
8. The Paper House (2017)
2017 Spanish series that follows the story of El Professor, his decision to recruit eight people to carry out the “heist of the century” and steal 2.4 billion euros. The series has 31 episodes of 41-59 minutes, divided into four parts over two seasons. You can see the trailer here.
9. Aka Grace (2017)
This story is based on the homonymous book written by Margaret Atwood and tells the story of a crime committed in 1843, in which a domestic worker is sentenced to death for the murder of her employers. It has six 60-minute episodes and stars Sarah Gadon, Zachary Levi, and Anna Paquin. You can see the trailer here.
10. Living with Yourself (2019)
It is a dramatic comedy about the life of a man who is cloned to be replaced with an “improved” version of himself. It features the performance of Paul Rudd and Aisling Bea and has eight episodes of 21-35 minutes. You can see the trailer here.
11. Sherlock (2010)
Based on the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Describe the mysteries Sherlock Holmes faces in modern life with the help of Dr. John Watson. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, and Mark Gatiss. It has 12 episodes of 85-90 minutes, divided into four seasons. You can see the trailer here.
12. The Umbrella Academy (2019)
Based on the comics of the same name created by Gerard Way, it follows the story of a dysfunctional family of adopted brothers with superpowers. It has two seasons of 10 episodes each, lasting 45-60 minutes. You can see the trailer here.
13. American Crime Story (2016)
It tells the story of two famous crimes. The first season talks about the case of OJ Simpson when he was accused of murder, while the second recounts the events that led to the murder of designer Gianni Versace. Each season has nineteen episodes. You can see the trailer here.
14. Bodyguard (2018)
It is about the life of Sergeant David Budd with post-traumatic disorder, who is assigned as the main protective officer of the Secretary of State of England. It stars Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes and Sophie Rundle and has six episodes of 56-75 minutes. You can see the trailer here.
15. Luis Miguel: The Series (2018)
2018 Mexican series that tells us about the life of the famous singer, how fame came into his life from a very young age and the problems that it entailed, as well as the mysterious disappearance of his mother. Starring Diego Boneta, Óscar Jaenada and Camila Sodi, it has 13 episodes of 60 minutes. You can see the trailer here.
16. The Witcher (2019)
Series of Polish and American production of 2019. It is based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski, where the legend of Geralt of Rivia and Princess Ciri, who are bound by destiny, is explored. It has eight episodes of 47-67 minutes and stars Henry Cavill. You can see the trailer here.
17. Safe (2018)
It is focused on the life of Tom Delaney, a surgeon who after losing his wife, finds himself in a distant relationship with his daughters until the eldest disappears under mysterious circumstances. It has eight episodes of 41-47 minutes. You can see the trailer here.
18. Altamar (2019)
2019 Spanish series that tells us about the lives of Eva and Carolina Villanueva, who decide to travel on an ocean liner from Spain to Brazil in the 1940s. It stars Ivana Baquero, Alejandra Onieva and Jon Kortajarena and has 16 episodes of 37-49 minutes divided into two seasons. You can see the trailer for the first season here.
19. The Sinner (2017)
The first season is based on the novel by Petra Hammesfahr. The next two are original and each tells a different story, full of mystery, drama and crime. It has 24 episodes of 40-46 minutes, divided into three seasons. You can see the trailer here.
20. Godless (2017)
History western from 1880 with seven episodes of 41-80 minutes. He tells us how criminal leader Frank Griffin discovers La Belle in New Mexico, a town that after a mining disaster is now inhabited and run solely by women. You can see the trailer here.
21. Evil Genius (2018)
Documentary miniseries that talks about the murder of Brian Wells, a pizza delivery man who was forced, by means of a bomb tied around his neck, to rob a bank and then be cornered by the police, a fact that detonated the bomb. It has four episodes of 45-53 minutes. You can see the trailer here.
22. The End of the F***ing World (2017)
Based on the eponymous graphic novel by Charles Forsman. It follows the life of James, a 17-year-old boy who is sure to be a psychopath and to prove himself, decides to murder his schoolmate, Alyssa. It has 16 episodes of 19-24 minutes, divided into two seasons. You can see the trailer for the first season here.
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