Collider highlights short science-fiction series it considers near-perfect, arguing that fewer than 20 episodes can still deliver ambitious stories without a major time commitment.

– ‘Watchmen’ (2019): a nine-episode sequel to the original graphic novel, praised for addressing systemic racism and historical trauma.
– ‘Utopia’ (2013–2014): a 12-episode British conspiracy thriller noted for violence, satire, visual style and cult status.
– ‘Pantheon’ (2022–2023): an animated cyberpunk adaptation of Ken Liu’s short stories, presented as sophisticated hard science fiction.