What makes a fantastic miniseries on Netflix or HBO Max? Does the miniseries have a compelling storyline to follow over the course of at least eight episodes? Were the right actors cast in their respective roles? It sounds simple, but you'd be surprised by how many networks mess up at least one of those components, sometimes both.Streaming services continue to become more expensive.If you have the means, Netflix and HBO Max should be two of your subscriptions to keep in 2026.
The quality and abundance of miniseries on Netflix and HBO Max are worth the monthly fee.This list is a mix of quality miniseries from the last five years.Plus, I included two miniseries that are coming out this summer.
One Day Love over the course of 20 years Every person I know who watched relayed the same thoughts: beautiful show, excellent casting, and a tearful ending.Honestly, I have no retorts to that description.Based on David Nicholls' 2009 novel of the same name, chronicles the relationship between Dexter "Dex" Mayhew (Leo Woodall) and Emma Morley (Ambika Mod).
The two first met in 1988 at a graduation ball after completing their undergrad years at the University of Edinburgh.Each episode then picks up every July 15 over the next decade, as Dex and Emma navigate a will-they-won't-they relationship.For those who believe in true love, you'll appreciate .
Even if you don't, is undeniably lovely, even when it brings you to tears.is now streaming on Netflix.One Day TV-MA Drama Romance Comedy Release Date 2024 - 2024-00-00 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming Powered by Expand Collapse Mare of Easttown Grief and murder in a small town follows the HBO miniseries formula to a T.
It has an A-list star who gets to play a complex character at a crossroads in their life.And yeah, it's definitely a part you take if you want to win awards, but Kate Winslet deserved every single trophy that came her way.Created by Brad Ingelsby, revolves around Mare Sheehan, a grieving detective tasked with investigating the murder of a teenage girl.
Much of the town does not trust Mare after failing to find another girl who went missing a year prior.On top of this pressure, Mare must confront her troubled past as she struggles to combat her demons.Ingelsby masterfully crafts a show about abuse, grief, and addiction inside an invigorating murder mystery. is now streaming on HBO Max.
Mare of Easttown TV-MA Drama Mystery Crime Release Date 2021 - 2021-00-00 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Powered by Expand Collapse Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus has Wi-Fi 6 capabilities and Alexa+, so you can easily find your new favorite show.See at Amazon Expand Collapse Black Rabbit Jude Law and Jason Bateman are estranged brothers in a crime thriller Give me a gritty New York City crime thriller, and I'm going to be intrigued.Throw in two talented actors, like Jude Law and Jason Bateman, and now you have my undivided attention.
In , Law stars as Jake Friedken, the owner of a restaurant and VIP lounge called Black Rabbit.Jake plans to open another spot if Black Rabbit becomes a top NYC establishment.Little does Jake know that his world is about to change with the arrival of his estranged brother, Vince (Bateman).
As someone who has a brother, it's hard to break that bond — you'll do anything to protect each other.That sentiment will be put to the test when Vince puts Jake through the wringer in this exhilarating thriller. is now streaming on Netflix.Black Rabbit TV-MA Drama Crime Release Date 2025 - 2025 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming Powered by Expand Collapse DTF St.
Louis A love triangle with a deadly twist Speaking of Bateman, he appeared in a wild HBO miniseries earlier this year in .At the center of the show is a trio of characters: Clark Forrest (Bateman), Carol Love-Smernitch (Linda Cardellini), and Floyd Smernitch (David Harbour).Carol and Floyd are married, and Clark is friends with Floyd.
Unhappy in their respective marriages, Clark and Floyd explore DTF St.Louis, an app that facilitates affairs for married people.If you think this story gets messy, it does, as one of the members of the trio dies.
Who that is, I'll let you find out.While the murder mystery is the selling point, the examination of the midlife crisis becomes the more fascinating element of is now streaming on HBO Max.DTF St.
Louis TV-MA Crime Drama Comedy Release Date 2026 - 2026-00-00 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Powered by Expand Collapse HBO Max Subscription with ads Yes, $10.99/month Simultaneous streams 2 or 4 See available plans Expand Collapse I Will Find You A father's quest to find his missing son At this point, Harlan Coben is Mr.Netflix.The prolific author and his novel have inspired over 10 series on Netflix, including , and .
Coben's latest series, , features his most star-studded cast, including Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, and Milo Ventimiglia.David Burroughs (Worthington) is wrongly sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering his son.Much to his surprise, David learns that his son might still be alive.
Desperate, David breaks out of prison and relies on help from his sister (Lower) and her ex-boyfriend (Ventimiglia) to find his son and prove his innocence.All eight episodes of arrive on June 18 on Netflix.I Will Find You Drama Mystery Crime Thriller Release Date June 18, 2026 Network Netflix Showrunner Robert Hull Powered by Expand Collapse Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness Larry David's return to television after a brief hiatus Larry David having a show on HBO just feels right.
David wrapped up with the 12th and final season in April 2024.Many, including myself, thought the co-creator was done with television for good.Thankfully, David's creative juices never dried up, resulting in his new sketch comedy series, .
In honor of America's 250th anniversary, David sets out to recreate pivotal moments in the country's history.Of course, these history sketches will feature David's signature humor.I'm not sure how this show will be received, but with David involved, it's worth the watch.
premieres on June 26 on HBO and HBO Max.Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness M18 Comedy History Release Date June 26, 2026 Network HBO Showrunner Jeff Schaffer Powered by Expand Collapse More shows to add to your watchlist Netflix and HBO Max are not the only streaming services with new shows.One of the newest shows on Hulu this month is , a comedy created by Mindy Kaling.
If you need more options, head to Prime Video and check out starring Nicolas Cage.Netflix Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams Two or four Visit Netflix Expand Collapse
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