Topic: TV Miniseries

Direction Elizabeth White · Justin Anderson · Ed Charles · Chudden Hunter

Cast David Attenborough

Synopsis Planet Earth II (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a captivating BBC natural history series hosted by the renowned Sir David Attenborough. This six-episode miniseries serves as a continuation of the acclaimed "Planet Earth" series, which first aired in 2006. The documentary...

Direction David Attenborough

Cast David Attenborough

Synopsis Blue Planet II (TV Miniseries) (2017) delves into the profound impact of human activities on the world's oceans, with a particular emphasis on global pollution and climate change. Spanning 7 episodes, this series introduces groundbreaking segments that have never been...

Direction David Attenborough

Cast David Attenborough

Synopsis Seven Worlds, One Planet (TV Miniseries) (2019) takes viewers on an extraordinary voyage through the seven continents, each a unique world shaped by millions of years of geological forces. From the vibrant landscapes of South America to the blazing heat...

Direction Daniel Costelle · Isabelle Clarke

Cast Mathieu Kassovitz

Synopsis Apocalypse: The Second World War (TV Miniseries) (2009) is a six-episode French documentary that delves into the Second World War. This series is uniquely composed entirely of authentic war footage captured by war correspondents, soldiers, resistance fighters, and civilians. The...

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 Bob Smeaton · Geoff Wonfor

Cast The Beatles · Paul McCartney · George Harrison · Ringo Starr

Synopsis The Beatles Anthology (TV Miniseries) (1995) offers an immersive journey through the iconic career and personal lives of the Beatles. The series showcases a rich collection of music videos and live performances, complemented by detailed insights into the band's creative...

Direction Stephen Ambrose · David Frankel · Tom Hanks · David Leland

Cast Damian Lewis · Ron Livingston · Rick Gomez · Scott Grimes

Synopsis Band of Brothers (TV Miniseries) (2001) is a gripping 10-episode series that chronicles the journey of Easy Company, part of the 506th Regiment within the 101st Airborne Division, from their rigorous training through to the conclusion of World War II....

Direction Paul Williams · Peter Bassett · Elisabeth Oakham · Rosie Thomas

Cast David Attenborough

Synopsis The Green Planet (TV Miniseries) (2022) invites viewers to explore a realm where individual organisms can thrive for millennia, guided by the esteemed David Attenborough. This series unveils never-before-seen perspectives and showcases the Earth's breathtaking and dynamic flora, offering a...

Direction Nicolas Brown · Mark Flowers · Tom Hugh-Jones · Tuppence Stone

Cast John Hurt

Synopsis Human Planet (TV Miniseries) (2011) is an eight-episode British television documentary series that delves into the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world. Similar to other living organisms, humans have evolved to adapt to various natural environments, but they...

Direction David Attenborough · Katrina Bartlam · Felicity Egerton

Cast Forest Whitaker · David Attenborough · Simon Blakeney

Synopsis Africa (TV Miniseries) (2013) is an ambitious seven-part documentary series that took four years to complete. This BBC/Discovery Channel collaboration offers viewers unprecedented access to previously unfilmed regions, wildlife, and behaviors across the African continent.

Cast David Attenborough

Synopsis Planet Earth III (2023) invites viewers on an extraordinary journey to witness breathtaking landscapes and the most thrilling animal encounters on our planet. From the towering peaks of the highest mountains to the mysterious depths of the deepest oceans, from...

Direction Daniel Costelle · Isabelle Clarke

Cast Mathieu Kassovitz

Synopsis Apocalypse: The First World War (TV Miniseries) (2014) is a comprehensive documentary series that delves into the complexities of World War I through a meticulous examination of over 500 hours of archival footage. Spanning five 52-minute episodes, the series offers...

Direction Simon Blakeney · Stephen Lyle

Cast David Attenborough · Oprah Winfrey

Synopsis Life (TV Miniseries) (2009) is a breathtaking nature documentary series produced by the BBC Natural History Unit, which first aired on BBC One and BBC HD on October 12, 2009. This ambitious project took four years to complete and was...

Direction David Attenborough · Elizabeth White

Cast David Attenborough

Synopsis Frozen Planet (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a captivating six-episode journey through the Earth's polar regions, guided by the esteemed Sir David Attenborough. For this series, Sir David embarked on expeditions to both the Arctic and Antarctic, marking his first visit...

Direction Craig Mazin · Johan Renck

Cast Jared Harris · Stellan Skarsgard · Emily Watson · Paul Ritter

Synopsis Chernobyl (TV Miniseries) (2019) is a gripping 5-episode drama that delves into the catastrophic events of April 1986, when a devastating explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the USSR unfolded into one of history's most severe man-made disasters....

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Artur Barcis · Olgierd Lukaszewicz · Olaf Lubaszenko · Piotr Machalica

Synopsis Dekalog: The Ten Commandments (TV Miniseries) (1988) is a compelling Polish television series that delves into the lives of inhabitants in a housing estate during the late-Communist era in Poland. The series consists of ten standalone episodes, each inspired by...

Direction Alex Lanchester · Jane Atkins · Orla Doherty · James Reed

Cast David Attenborough · Jamie McPherson · Bertie Gregory · Mark Brownlow

Synopsis Frozen Planet II (TV Miniseries) (2022) delves into the fascinating world of the Earth's frozen regions, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of various species that call these icy landscapes home. The series explores the lives of iconic animals such as...

Direction Huw Cordey · Nick Shoolingin-Jordan

Cast David Attenborough

Synopsis A Perfect Planet (TV Miniseries) (2021) delves into the intricate dynamics of our world through five captivating episodes. The series explores how various natural forces, from the Sun's energy to the impact of human activities, influence and mold life on...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast The Beatles · John Lennon · Paul McCartney · George Harrison

Synopsis The Beatles: Get Back (TV Miniseries) (2021) offers an intimate look into the world of the iconic music group, The Beatles, through previously unseen in-studio footage captured in early 1969. This footage was originally intended for the 1970 feature film...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Bertil Guve · Pernilla Allwin · Gunn Wållgren · Ewa Fröling

Synopsis Fanny and Alexander (TV Miniseries) (1983) is a captivating 4-episode television series set in 1907 Uppsala, Sweden. The narrative revolves around the lives of siblings Alexander and Fanny, who belong to the affluent Ekdahl family. Their parents, both deeply involved...