Top 5 best highly-rated mini series of the past decade

Sharp Objects, Patrick Melrose, and other series were among the most exciting short series with unexpected endings of the last decade.

In the 2010s, mini series became one of the most popular genres. During the neverending stress, lack of time, and moral fatigue, it was not long sitcoms but short shows with a sharp plot that help fill our evenings. OBOZREVATEL has made a selection of the five best highly-rated mini series that can be binge-watched in just a few days.

1. Alias Grace, Netflix, 2017

Rating: 7.8/10.

The protagonist of the series, Grace Marks, an immigrant maid from Ireland, was convicted of the murder of her employer Thomas Kinnear in 1843. Grace claims to have absolutely no memory of the crime, but the facts remain. An influential doctor tries to help the maid recover the events of the past.

2. Sharp Objects, HBO, 2018

Rating: 7.5/10.

The action-packed series begins with an investigation into the death of one girl. Events get more complicated when the police find the remains of a second child. Over the course of eight episodes, the viewer is deeply immersed in the atmosphere of a small town where pain, indifference and despair reign.

3. 11/22/63, Hulu, 2016

Rating: 7.9/10

A fantastic time travel thriller based on the famous book of the same name by Stephen King. The 9-episode series tells the story of an English teacher who decided to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. The atmosphere of America in the 60s, chic soundtracks, a non-trivial plot and beautiful visuals are all you need to make this series one of your favorites.

4. Patrick Melrose, Showtime, 2018

Rating: 8.1/10.

You will spend 5 fascinating hours with Benedict Cumberbatch, who played an alcoholic and drug addict quite convincingly. The drama will give you a feeling of discomfort because the events will develop in the most unexpected way, with time jumps from the 80s to the 2000s and the hero's emotional turmoil.

5. Dracula, Netflix, 2020

Rating: 6.8/10.

This is the story of a vampire named Dracula living in Transylvania in 1897 which will keep you glued to the screen. The first episode is based on the book. The second one will show what happened on the ship on the way to England, and the events of the last episode take place in our time.