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miniseries
/ˌmɪn.iˈsɪr.iːz/ (MIN-ee-SEER-eez)
Definition
1
A television production consisting of a limited number of episodes, typically between two and ten, that tells a complete story and is broadcast over a short period, often consecutively.
2
A serialized drama or documentary format designed for finite storytelling, contrasting with ongoing series.
Examples
After that gripping miniseries about time-traveling chefs, I now season everything with dramatic flair.
She turned her weekend breakup into a personal miniseries, complete with moody montages and plot twists.
The true-crime miniseries had us all convinced our neighbor's goldfish was hiding dark secrets.
He binged the royal intrigue miniseries so hard, he started addressing his cat as 'Your Majesty'.