The Best New Limited Series of 2019
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Only limited run television series that premiered their first season in 2019.
- 1The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant suffers a nuclear accident on April 26, 1986.
- Genres: Drama
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- 2Exposing the breakdown of the U.S. criminal justice system during the Central Park Five case.
- Genres: Crime,Drama,Drama,Documentary
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- 3When a teen reports being raped, then recants her story, two female detectives follow evidence.
- Genres: Crime,Drama
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- 4In a delightful dance between the forces of good and evil, Good Omens expertly weaves a tale that transcends genres. This six-episode miniseries, an adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's celebrated novel, has garnered critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. With a touch of humor and a dash of wit, the unlikely friendship between Aziraphale (Michael Sheen), an angel, and Crowley (David Tennant), a demon, is brought to life as they join forces to prevent the impending apocalypse. The show's ensemble cast, intricate plotlines, and stunning visuals combine to create a truly memorable viewing experience that resonates with audiences worldwide.
- Genres: Action,Adventure,Comedy,Fantasy
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- 5Bombardier Yossarian is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him.
- Genres: Drama,War & Politics,War & Politics
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- 6A U.S. Army scientist puts her life on the line to head off an outbreak of the Ebola virus in 1989.
- Genres: Drama,Thriller
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- 7Fauna Hodel investigates her past and discovers a connection to the Black Dahlia murder.
- Genres: Drama,Documentary,Mystery
- 8Set amidst the backdrop of a picturesque boarding school, the show delves into the intricate lives of its students as they navigate through the complexities of adolescence. Adapted from John Green's award-winning novel, the series beautifully portrays the journey of self-discovery and the weight of unrequited love. The protagonist, Miles "Pudge" Halter (Charlie Plummer), forms a deep connection with the enigmatic Alaska Young (Kristine Froseth), whose untamed spirit both enthralls and challenges him. As the narrative unfolds, viewers are treated to a poignant exploration of friendship, loss, and the eternal quest for meaning.
- Genres: Drama,Romance
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- 9In early 1990s New York, Bobby Diggs strives to unite a dozen young black men.
- Genres: Drama,Documentary,Music,Music
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- 10The rise and fall of Roger Ailes.
- Genres: Drama
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- 11Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon's partnership.
- Genres: Drama,Music
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- 12The life of Catherine the Great toward the end of her reign during her affair with Grigory Potemkin.
- Genres: Drama
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- 13Singer R. Kelly's career is riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior and pedophilia.
- Genres: Documentary
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- 14A murder conviction raises questions.
- Genres: Crime,Documentary,Mystery
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- 15A divorced woman adopts a sexy new persona and opens her world to erotic possibilities.
- Genres: Comedy
- 16The Name of the Rose (Sundance, SBS, BBC, 2019) is an international co-produced English language television drama series based on the international bestseller novel of the same name by Umberto Eco. Set in Italy, 1327, the show follows Franciscan friar William of Baskerville (John Turturro), followed by the young novice Adso of Melk (Damian Hardung), who reach an isolated Benedictine abbey to participate in a dispute over poverty between representatives of the Franciscan Order and the Avignon papacy
- Genres: Drama, Historical Drama
- 17A bombshell at the altar throws four friends' lives into turmoil.
- Genres: Comedy,Romance
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- 18The Last Czars, a historical drama series, transports viewers to the tumultuous era of the final Russian royal family. Chronicling the reign of Nicholas II (Robert Jack) and his wife, Alexandra (Susanna Herbert), the show seamlessly intertwines gripping storytelling with expert commentary. Navigating through the political unrest, personal tragedies, and the rise of Rasputin (Ben Cartwright), it paints a vivid portrait of a dynasty on the brink of collapse. Garnering praise for its immersive sets, meticulous attention to detail, and powerful performances, The Last Czars offers an engaging glimpse into a time when loyalty, love, and power were constantly at odds.
- Genres: Drama,Documentary
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- 19Peregrine Fisher sets out to become a private detective under guidance of The Adventuresses' Club.
- Genres: Crime,Drama,Mystery
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- 20This docuseries reveals the hidden truths in the notorious case of John Wayne and Lorena Bobbitt.
- Genres: Crime,Documentary
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- 21Middle-aged Mary Ann returns to San Francisco and the eccentric friends she left behind.
- Genres: Drama,Romance
- 22DCI Colin Sutton leads the investigation of a young French woman's slaying in London.
- Genres: Crime,Crime,Drama,Thriller
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- 23The punk subculture.
- Genres: Documentary,Music,Music
- 24Resistance (RTÉ One, 2019) is an Irish historical fiction television miniseries written by Colin Teevan. The five-part limited series dramatizes the events surrounding the Irish War of Independence
- Genres: Historical fiction, Spy fiction
- 25The Dictator's Playbook (PBS, 2019) is an American documentary television miniseries. The show follows the rise and fall of some of history's most ruthless dictators, from Mussolini to Saddam Hussein.
- Genres: Documentary, Drama, History
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Death at the Mansion: Rebecca Zahau
Loni Coombs, Billy Jensen, Paul HolesA young woman's supposed suicide.- Genres: Crime,Drama,Documentary,Thriller
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- 27A couple's grief over their daughter's disappearance is compounded by a frenzied media.
- Genres: Crime,Documentary
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- 28No One Saw a Thing (SundanceTV, 2019) is an American documentary television series. The show examines an unsolved and mysterious death in the American Heartland and the corrosive effects of vigilantism in small town America after the case garnered international attention in the early 1980s.
- Genres: Documentary, True crime, Crime
- 29A look back at the career of the Wu-Tang Clan on the 25th anniversary of their breakout debut album.
- Genres: Documentary,Music,Music
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- 30A journalist teams up with retired FBI criminal profiler John Douglas to learn about Todd Kohlhepp.
- Genres: Crime
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- 31The I-Land is a thrilling sci-fi series that blends mystery with survival drama. It revolves around ten people who wake up on a treacherous island with no memory of who they are or how they got there. As they navigate their hostile surroundings, they begin to unravel dark secrets about their pasts and the island itself. The series emphasizes themes such as human nature, morality, and the struggle for power, delivering a suspenseful narrative that keeps viewers on edge until the very end.
- Genres: Action,Drama,Science Fiction,Thriller
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- 32Tricky Dick (CNN, 2019) is a documentary television miniseries constructed from CNN archives. The four-part limited series follows the life and times of 37th US President Richard Nixon and his path to the office and beyond.
- Genres: Documentary
- 33Writer-producer Larry Charles discovers rich comedy culture in the unlikeliest places.
- Genres: Comedy,Comedy,Documentary
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- 34Valley of the Boom (National Geographic, 2019) is an American docudrama television miniseries created by Matthew Carnahan. The series centers on the 1990s tech boom and bust in Silicon Valley, featuring interviews with many of the people depicted in the dramatized portions of the production in addition to other Internet personalities such as Mark Cuban and Arianna Huffington
- Genres: Docudrama, Documentary
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- 35An eclectic exploration of different personas in a collection of four short films.
- Genres: Drama
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- 36Action (Showtime, 2019) is an American documentary television miniseries. This four-part limited series explores the legalization of sports gambling and its evolving impact on the gambling community.
- Genres: Documentary
- 37Cast members of "Beverly Hills, 90210" reunite when one of them suggests it's time for a reboot.
- Genres: Drama
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- 38Deadly Cults (Oxygen, 2019) is an American documentary television miniseries. This four-part limited series explores unsettling cases where investigators uncover and expose the dark world of cults that have slain members.
- Genres: Documentary
- 39A look into the murder of Jennifer Levin, including evidence that was inadmissible during the trial.
- Genres: Crime,Documentary
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- 40Four comics with Asperger's syndrome embark on their first cross-country tour.
- Genres: Comedy,Documentary
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- 41Drama set in the near future, when a social media brain implant falls into the wrong hands.
- Genres: Drama,Science Fiction,Thriller
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- 42The title character works as a private investigator to solve crimes in the seaside town of Neptune.
- Genres: Crime,Drama
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