10 Miniseries with Plot Twists Worthy of Big Screen Thrillers

1. "Big Little Lies"

The quiet scenery of Monterey, California is a backdrop for some seriously messed-up lives. A murder has occurred, and you bet your boots there's a plot twist tied to it. Meet the three musketeers: Madeline, Celeste, and Jane. Madeline's dealing with her ex-husband and his new yoga-loving wife. Celeste seems to have the perfect life, but spoiler alert—she doesn't. Jane, the newbie, is carrying a dark secret of her own. As secrets unravel, the mystery thickens. Who died? Who's the killer? The suspense is so thick you could cut it with a knife.

2. "Chernobyl"

Cold War era, 1986. Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has just exploded. Not a 'whodunnit', but more of a 'why-the-heck-did-it-happen'. Each episode peels another layer of bureaucratic incompetence and human tragedy. Don't expect CGI explosions; it's not that kind of thriller. It's a boiling pot of suspense, with lives at stake and politicians covering their butts. Watch as Valery Legasov, Boris Shcherbina, and Ulana Khomyuk risk their lives to expose the truth.

3. "Sharp Objects"

Reporter Camille Preaker is sent back to her hometown to cover a couple of murders. You can almost taste the Southern Gothic vibes, can't you? Camille's family is the epitome of creepy, especially her mother, Adora, who's like a Stepford wife gone wrong. And let's not even talk about her half-sister Amma, that's like, a whole other story. What's the deal with the murders? Is it a serial killer or something way darker? Well, baby, you're in for a ride! Each episode, you get breadcrumbs that lead you through a maze. The show not only questions 'who did it' but 'what the hell is going on with this family?'

4. "Fargo " (Season 1)

Oh, ya betcha, a tale as twisted as a corkscrew. It all starts when Lester Nygaard, the guy you'd never notice, crosses paths with Lorne Malvo, the guy you'd never want to notice you. Malvo's a one-man apocalypse, bringing out the worst in everyone. Then there's Molly, the small-town cop. She's sharp, oh yes, sharper than the icicles hanging off your roof in January. In a story where a wife's death involves a hammer, a fish rain isn't even the most bizarre event. Bodies pile up quicker than Minnesota snowdrifts.

5. "Band of Brothers"

We're jumping into World War II with Easy Company. You might think, "Ah, it's a war series. Where's the twist?" Oh, it's there, alright. Each episode is a fresh battle, a new mission, a different kind of hell. But what's the catch? A discovery of Hitler's horrifying secret, a concentration camp. Up until this point, you thought you were watching heroes in a conventional war. But this plot twist? It unveils the dark heart of human history. Your classic war narrative just got a shot of terrifying reality.

6. "When They See Us"

Five young Black and Latino teens are wrongfully convicted of a sexual assault in Central Park. You know what they say about the American justice system, right? Sometimes, it's more about the color of your skin than the content of your character. Enter Linda Fairstein and her myopic vision of justice. The plot twist? The boys didn't do it. You'd think it's straightforward, but nope, the system is labyrinthine.

7. "The Jinx"

Documentary, you say? You bet. Meet Robert Durst, a millionaire real estate heir with a darker side that could give the moon a run for its money. Missing wife, a beheaded neighbor, but hey, he's innocent, or so he says. The plot twist is not in the story; it's in the storytelling. The filmmaker Andrew Jarecki baits Durst into a web of his own inconsistencies. Weaving through evidence and red herrings, you're led to believe one thing. Then, Bam! A hot mic captures something so shocking; your jaw will drop.

8. "The Night Of"

A Pakistani-American student, Naz, picks up a girl for a night of fun. Wakes up to find her stabbed to death. Bad situation, right? But hold on, there's a medley of evidence that complicates things. A dubious lawyer, John Stone, takes on his case. The twist? Well, it ain't just about who did it. It's a tour-de-force through legal gymnastics, racial profiling, and the U.S. penal system. By the end, you're not just questioning Naz's innocence but the whole darn system.

9. "Unbelievable"

Alright, trigger warning for this one. Marie Adler reports a rape, but guess what? The cops don't believe her, as it happens quite often, sadly. Cut to two detectives in another state connecting dots between similar cases. The twists are subtle yet devastating, turning not just on the discovery of the rapist but on the systemic failures that almost let him get away. It's not just a detective thriller; it's a mirror held up to society. Each episode uncovers more than just clues; it reveals cracks in a system meant to protect.

10. "Years and Years"

This British series starts in 2019 and rockets forward 15 years, following the Lyons family as they navigate a world of political unrest, technological advances, and personal challenges. Now, I hear you asking, "Where's the twist?" Plot twist: society is the villain. From a Trump second term to a banking collapse to a refugee crisis, it's the future but not as you'd hope. And in this ever-changing landscape, the Lyons family has to adapt or fall apart.