miniseries

[min-ee-seer-eez]

noun

plural

miniseries 

1. a short series of events or presentations.

2. Television.,  a program or film broadcast in parts, as the dramatization of a literary work.

   The novel was made into a four-part miniseries.

miniseries

/ ˈmɪnɪˌsɪəriːz /

noun

1. a television programme in several parts that is shown on consecutive days or weeks for a short period

Word History and Origins

Origin of miniseries¹

First recorded in 1970–75; mini- + series

Example Sentences

The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous, about a womaniser who falls victim to a scheme to punish wayward husbands, later became an ITV miniseries starring Hugh Bonneville.

From BBC

In 2016, many original cast members and creatives reunited to make a revival miniseries, “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.”

From Los Angeles Times

It just so happens that, concurrent to my watching all eight episodes of Netflix‘s new miniseries, “Wayward,” twice — back to back, and with obsessive interest — I’ve been reading Melissa Broder’s 2018 novel, “The Pisces,” about a lady finding herself in love with a man who is half fish.

From Salon

Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne's drama about a 13-year-old boy accused of murder dominated the miniseries category with wins for best series and for stars Owen Cooper and supporting actress Erin Doherty.

From BBC

This year's big winners of the night were HBO's medical drama The Pitt, Apple TV+'s Hollywood satire The Studio and Netflix's chilling psychological miniseries Adolescence.

From BBC