Miniseries have fewer episodes than regular TV shows, usually ending after one season. I just finished a miniseries in two nights since it only had five episodes.
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Narrative Depth
Miniseries often have intricate plots because they can tell a story more thoroughly than a movie. The miniseries delved deeply into the character's background over its six episodes.
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Cultural Events
Popular miniseries can become cultural phenomena, often remembered for their impact on society. That 1990s miniseries became a huge talking point and influenced fashion trends of the time.