10 Greatest Miniseries Now Streaming on Netflix, Rotten Tomatoes-Approved

As one of the largest streaming platforms, Netflix has something for everyone. In addition to its own productions, the platform has exclusive rights to the biggest projects from other companies.

Here are ten examples of the best series, according to Rotten Tomatoes, that deserve your undivided attention.

1. Alias Grace – 99% Score

This Canadian miniseries stars one of the most underrated actresses of our time, Sarah Gadon. Alias Grace is a show based on one of Margaret Atwood's novels and became an instant hit. The series centers on a young doctor's attempt to seek justice for a young girl, Grace Marks, who was convicted of killing her employer and his lover.

The story is a multi-layered masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first cut to the last. You won't regret watching this captivating series if the mystery thriller genre is your favorite.

2. Unbelievable – 98% Score

The star-studded show includes Toni Colette and Merritt Wever as they become the leads in the complex plotted crime series. The story of the show centers around several sexual assaults that happened in a row in the US and shows the viewers the perspective of a young Marie who ends up being charged with lying about being raped. But when the police started to unravel the whole story behind it, they found the horrible truth they couldn't believe in...

3. Beef – 98% Score

Beef belongs to one of the most popular genres among audiences: dark comedy. The main idea of the show is so chaotic that at first you just sit there in shock and do not understand anything. Well, the story revolves around two strangers whose lives become almost unbearable and full of strange events after an incident on a road. The show has been highly praised by both critics and viewers for its dark comedy and clever storylines.

4. The Queen's Gambit – 96% Score

Anya Taylor-Joy was already a famous actress before her role in this miniseries, but The Queen's Gambit made her a real star. There are seven episodes in the series and each one has viewers holding their breath waiting for the next twist. The series tells the life story of the super talented Beth Harmon, a chess player whose career skyrocketed after some questionable decisions she made.

5. Unorthodox – 96% Score

The series tells us a heartbreaking story of a young woman named Esty Shapiro. In an attempt to live freely in a modern society she runs away from her ultra-Orthodox Jewish family and. She seemed to find peace in Berlin, but everything gets complicated when her husband finds out she was pregnant when she escaped, so they started looking after her in order to bring her home.

6. Transatlantic – 95% Score

The ensemble cast of the series is led by Gillian Jacobs. The plot of the show focuses on the story of a journalist who organizes the escape of several refugees in Nazi-occupied France. The accuracy of the historical facts has been praised by critics, and the writing itself has been called very thorough. However, despite its high ratings, the show does not seem to have been seen by a large audience. It's time to change that.

7. Maid – 94% Score

At the core of the miniseries lies the tragic story of a young woman who was trapped in an abusive relationship for years, but finally managed to escape with her infant child.

Now that she was alone and free, she needed to find a job to support her baby and be able to give her a normal life, so she ended up being a cleaning lady. Margaret Qualley is the star of the show and she has been praised for her brilliant performance. Her character was very convincing and Qualley made sure that her portrayal of an abuse survivor was insightful and thorough.

8. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story – 94% Score

One of the most anticipated shows of the year was this prequel series to the popular Bridgerton saga. The new series ended up attracting even more viewers as it focused on the story of how young Charlotte became Queen of England and peeling back the layers of her relationship with King George. The passionate narrative was well received by both audiences and critics.

9. The Haunting of Hill House – 93% Score

Told in two timelines, the story follows the life of the Crain family and their adventures in the haunted Hill House. What viewers loved most about the show was its story, which both audiences and critics said was extremely well-written and intricate.

10. Lost Ollie – 93% Score

Ollie is a toy rabbit who one day wakes up in an antique store and realizes he was forgotten by someone. He doesn't remember much of his past, but he does remember a boy named Billy, who he knew was his owner. The little determined rabbit makes it his mission to reunite with the boy. The storyline and animation of the show are said to be out of this world, leaving fans totally satisfied.