Summary- This collection of Netflix limited series offers a range of stories, each complete in just one season. From gritty dramas like Beef and psychological mind-bending thrillers like Don’t Come Home. These stories won’t take much of your time but will linger for quite a long time.
A Netflix limited series is often intensely uncomfortable, sometimes white-knuckle awkward in different scenarios. Generally, directors, producers and OTT platforms don’t prefer ‘limited series’, as it finishes early and the chance of making more money and fame is lost somewhere. However, it is undeniable that these miniseries have a wild emotional rollercoaster that is not the easiest watch, but still draws you in at every turn.
5. Beef [2023] (Drama)
The Storyline follow two people from completely different walks of life who end up colliding after a rage-filled encounter in a parking lot turns into a car chase and elevates to much more severe things as each individual looks to get revenge on the other, and we watch as they go to darker and darker places trying to make their points and making themselves look worse in the process. The Characters are Ali Wong deserves an award for her outstanding performance, and Steve Yeun played well. The Best Part is that the series is so unique in that it addresses a likely common life irritation, but then takes it to such unforeseen and unimaginable lengths!
4. Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story [2025] (Crime)
The Storyline focuses on Fred West‘s background, his initial confessions, and the beginning of the investigation, the legal proceedings of Fred’s suicide before trial, and Rose’s subsequent life sentence. The Characters Fred West, Rose West, and Caroline Owens played their best roles. And a part of a notorious UK serial killer couple. The Best Part is that this documentary utilises over 50 hours of police interview tapes, some of which had not been publicly released before, and the recordings provide a chilling insight into the West’s manipulative nature. Fred’s initial claims of sole responsibility are juxtaposed with evidence of Rose’s active participation in murder.
3. Alias Grace [2017] (Drama)
This miniseries is all about Grace Marks and her fate surrounding the crime. Sarah Gadon’s character Grace is an Irish woman who is an immigrant and has been working as a domestic servant. The opening scene unfolds of her being convicted as a murderer who has killed her own employer Thomas Kinnear. The plot keeps the audience’s curiosity intact in all of the scenes. The narrator Grace is also not a reliable one and thus the decision of viewers keeps on shifting. She is also accused of murdering Nancy Montgomery who was the housekeeper of the mansion where she was working.
2. Baby Reindeer [2024] (Drama)
Baby reindeer explores the strongholds of how one’s past trauma can reach into the deepest pockets of our lives, filtering through the relationships we have with others, and the relationship that we have with ourselves. This is one of the netflix limited series where you get Amazing lead actors like Richard Gadd has brought out the best show, Nava Mau, in a supporting role. Jessica Gunning, with her captivating expressions. It is also worth noting that the story is inspired from true events. The directors of this series Weronika Tofilska (4 episodes) and Josephine Bornebusch have cleverly brought to the screen the intricate topic of mental illness and results of stalking.
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1. Don’t Come Home [2024]
This is a Thai netflix limited series that starts as a supernatural genre revolving around a mother and a daughter. The plot later turns into a science fiction mystery that involves time travelling. Woranuch Bhirombhakdi who is known for her intricate character selection is seen in this series as Varee. Through her character there is an angle of trauma which came from her relationship with her abusive partner. There are also some supernatural elements in the drama connected to the disappearance of Varee’s daughter. The combination of science fiction and horror makes this series a must-watch.
Final Take
Many crave a fulfilling watch but cannot make out time for a complete season of five or six. Such Netflix limited series are especially designed for the people who don’t want to compromise with their movie experience and story but are short on time. All of the mentioned series could be finished in one sitting, not saying you should but the binge watchers know what that means. From dark thrillers to time dramas this list has something for everyone.
Written by Kenbi Riba