If anyone knows how to bring historical figures and book characters to life in the form of a television miniseries, it’s HBO for sure. From fiction favorites like Olive Kitteridge and My Brilliant Friend to American epics like The Plot Against America and From the Earth to the Moon, there’s no shortage of compelling stories in HBO Max’s original miniseries collection. Don’t have time to commit to a multi-season show with hours and hours of content, but still want to watch television over film? Completely binge-watchable in a single sitting and with all the good stuff packed into a concise arc, these 15 miniseries will have you hooked by episode one.
15 HBO Max Miniseries For When You Don’t Want to Commit to a Multi-Season Show
