Topic: Anthology Series

Direction Nic Pizzolatto · Cary Joji Fukunaga

Cast Matthew McConaughey · Woody Harrelson · Michelle Monaghan · Michael Potts

Synopsis True Detective (TV Miniseries) (2014) delves into the complex lives of two detectives, Rust Cohle and Martin Hart, whose personal and professional paths intertwine over a 17-year period as they pursue a notorious serial killer in Louisiana. This HBO series...

Direction Charlie Brooker · Owen Harris · Carl Tibbetts · Otto Bathurst

Cast Rory Kinnear · Lindsay Duncan · Lydia Wilson · Tom Goodman-Hill

Synopsis Black Mirror (TV Series) (2011) is a thought-provoking anthology series that delves into the darker aspects of society and the impact of technology on our lives. Spanning five seasons and 22 episodes from 2011 to 2019, each standalone episode presents...

Direction Noah Hawley · Adam Bernstein · Randall Einhorn · Colin Bucksey

Cast Billy Bob Thornton · Martin Freeman · Allison Tolman · Colin Hanks

Synopsis Fargo (TV Miniseries) (2014) is a gripping anthology series that unfolds over 10 episodes set in 2006. The narrative revolves around Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton), a mysterious drifter who arrives in the small town of Bemidji, Minnesota. Malvo's presence...

Direction Noah Hawley · Randall Einhorn · Michael Uppendahl · Keith Gordon

Cast Jesse Plemons · Kirsten Dunst · Patrick Wilson · Bokeem Woodbine

Synopsis Fargo: Year Two (TV Miniseries) (2015) is a gripping 10-episode second season that unfolds in a small Minnesota town. The tranquility of the community is shattered when an unforeseen incident at a local diner sets off a chain of events...

Direction Rod Serling · John Brahm · Douglas Heyes · Buzz Kulik

Cast Rod Serling · Burgess Meredith · Vaughn Taylor · Jack Klugman

Synopsis The Twilight Zone (TV Series) (1959) is a classic anthology series that aired from 1959 to 1964, spanning 5 seasons and 156 episodes. Created by Rod Serling, this iconic show delves into the lives of everyday people who unexpectedly encounter...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock · Robert Stevens · Paul Henreid · Herschel Daugherty

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Harry Tyler · John Williams · Patricia Hitchcock

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) (1955) aired from 1955 to 1965, spanning 10 seasons and 363 episodes. Initially, each episode was 30 minutes long for the first seven seasons, but from the eighth season onward, episodes were extended to 60...

Direction Scott Alexander · Larry Karaszewski · Ryan Murphy · Anthony Hemingway

Cast Cuba Gooding Jr. · John Travolta · Sarah Paulson · Courtney B. Vance

Synopsis American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson (TV Miniseries) (2016) delves into a pivotal moment in American history, exploring the nation's collective memory of O.J. Simpson's infamous low-speed chase in a white Bronco through Los Angeles. This gripping miniseries...

Direction Mike Flanagan

Cast Michiel Huisman · Carla Gugino · Henry Thomas · Timothy Hutton

Synopsis The Haunting of Hill House (TV Series) (2018) is a chilling exploration of a family's past, spanning 10 episodes. This contemporary adaptation of Shirley Jackson's classic novel delves into the lives of siblings who, as children, were raised in a...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock · Allan King · Timothy Bond · René Bonnière

Cast Bernard Behrens · Cynthia Belliveau · David B. Nichols · Kathleen Quinlan

Synopsis The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) (1985) is a revival of the classic anthology series, premiering in 1985 and running until 1989. This updated version, initially aired on NBC, featured a blend of newly produced stories and remakes of...

Direction Ryan Murphy · Brad Falchuk · Bradley Buecker · Michael Uppendahl

Cast Jessica Lange · Sarah Paulson · Zachary Quinto · Lily Rabe

Synopsis American Horror Story: Asylum (TV Miniseries) (2012) is a chilling anthology series that aired from 2012 to 2013, consisting of 13 episodes. This season, the second in the American Horror Story franchise, debuted on FX on October 17, 2012, and...

Direction Noah Hawley · Michael Uppendahl · John Cameron

Cast Ewan McGregor · Carrie Coon · Mary Elizabeth Winstead · Michael Stuhlbarg

Synopsis Fargo III (TV Miniseries) (2017) is a 10-episode series set in Minnesota during the year 2010. The show's creator, Noah Hawley, hints at connections to previous installments, much like how the first season was linked to the film and the...

Direction Noah Hawley

Cast Jon Hamm · Juno Temple · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Lamorne Morris

Synopsis Fargo V (2023) spans 10 episodes, focusing on Sheriff Roy Tillman (Jon Hamm) from North Dakota, who is relentlessly pursuing Dorothy “Dot” Lyon (Juno Temple), an ordinary-looking housewife evading law enforcement in Minnesota and North Dakota. While Roy's son, Gator...

Direction Narciso Ibáñez Serrador

Cast Narciso Ibáñez Menta · Narciso Ibáñez Serrador · Estanis González · Lola Lemos

Synopsis Historias para no dormir (TV Series) (1966) is a Spanish anthology television series that aired from 1966 to 1982, spanning three seasons and 30 episodes. Each episode presents a unique, standalone story, often blending elements of horror, mystery, and suspense....

Direction Tim Miller · Dave Wilson · Víctor Maldonado · Alfredo Torres

Synopsis Love, Death + Robots (TV Series) (2019) is an anthology series that presents a diverse array of animated short stories, each exploring different genres such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, and comedy. The series is known for its unique and...

Direction Sabine Thor-Wiedemann · Sönke Wortmann

Cast Alicia von Rittberg · Maximilian Meyer-Bretschneider · Justus von Dohnanyi · Matthias Koeberlin

Synopsis Charité (TV Miniseries) (2017) delves into the remarkable achievements of notable German physicians and scientists who made significant contributions to the field of medicine at the renowned Charité hospital in Berlin throughout its storied past. The series offers a compelling...

Direction Reece Shearsmith · Steve Pemberton · David Kerr · Guillem Morales

Cast Reece Shearsmith · Steve Pemberton · Helen McCrory · Gemma Arterton

Synopsis Inside No. 9 (TV Series) (2014) is a collection of standalone episodes filled with dark humor and surprising plot twists. Each episode is a unique blend of comedy and drama, crafted by the minds behind "League of Gentlemen" and "Psychoville."...

Direction Bill Hays · John Cooper · Peter Jefferies · Robert Tronson

Cast Barbara Feldon · Robert Powell · Linda Thorson · Mary Wimbush

Synopsis Thriller (TV Series) (1973) is a collection of standalone episodes, each presenting a unique narrative with its own set of characters. The series is renowned for its diverse range of thrilling stories, spanning from eerie supernatural tales to gripping, earthbound...

Direction Herschel Daugherty · John Brahm · Ida Lupino

Cast Boris Karloff · Richard Peel · Henry Daniell · David Frankham

Synopsis Thriller (TV Series) (1960) was an anthology series presented by Boris Karloff, initially focusing on everyday tales of crime and mystery. As the show progressed, it evolved into a platform for gothic horror narratives. Many of these stories were adapted...

Direction Sabine Thor-Wiedemann · Anno Saul

Cast Mala Emde · Jannik Schümann · Ulrich Noethen · Artjom Gilz

Synopsis Charité at War (TV Miniseries) (2019) is a gripping 6-episode series set in 1943, focusing on the challenges faced by a German hospital during the tumultuous years of World War II. The narrative delves into the harsh realities and ethical...

Direction Val Guest · John Hough · Peter Sasdy · Gabrielle Beaumont

Cast Dirk Benedict · Jenny Seagrove · Deborah Raffin · Mary Crosby

Synopsis Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (TV Series) (1984) was a brief but captivating anthology television series produced by Hammer Studios, reminiscent of the format later adopted by Masters of Horror. The series featured thirteen standalone films, each ranging from...