Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

miniseries

noun

ˈmɪnɪˌsɪriz

Definition

A miniseries is a type of television program that tells a story in a limited number of episodes, usually ranging from two to ten.

Examples

The critically acclaimed miniseries ‘Chernobyl’ captured the events surrounding the nuclear disaster.
After reading the book, I was excited to see how they adapted it into a miniseries.
Many viewers prefer miniseries because they provide a complete story within a few hours.

Meaning

Miniseries are often based on novels, historical events, or original scripts and are designed to be watched in a short period, unlike regular series that can run for multiple seasons.