8 Forgotten Netflix Miniseries Where Every Episode Is a Masterpiece
By Remus Noronha
Published Oct 8, 2026, 6:53 AM EDT
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The miniseries format has been a big success for Netflix, particularly in the past few years. So, it's no surprise that the platform boasts several standout works, including acclaimed titles like Adolescence and Baby Reindeer. These shows bridge the gap between high-budget cinema and intimate television storytelling, making them massive critical and commercial successes.
However, beyond those widely recognized hits, Netflix is also home to many excellent miniseries that haven’t received the same level of attention. The challenge of a one-season story is that you don't have the luxury of reigniting popular interest with new installments, which makes it easy for even the greatest miniseries to fade from public memory. But though they may be forgotten, that doesn’t diminish their brilliance, and they're still remarkable achievements, even if they never achieved enduring popularity.
With that in mind, here's a look at some near-perfect Netflix miniseries that deserve to be revisited, even though practically nobody remembers them anymore:
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Alias Grace (2017)
A Canadian drama miniseries directed by Mary Harron and written by Sarah Polley, Alias Grace is an adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1996 novel, which takes a fictionalized look at real events from the 19th century. Sarah Gadon stars as Grace Marks, a young housemaid convicted of a high-profile murder, who reveals her story to a psychiatrist hired to evaluate her mental state. Edward Holcroft, Rebecca Liddiard, Zachary Levi, Kerr Logan, David Cronenberg, Paul Gross, and Anna Paquin star in key supporting roles.
Most audiences these days know of Margaret Atwood primarily because of The Handmaid’s Tale, but as haunting as that near-future story is, Alias Grace offers a unique glimpse into the past, with themes of guilt, justice, and mental illness woven throughout.