Collider has published a list of the seven greatest television shows with fewer than 30 total episodes, arguing that shorter runs can produce more focused, memorable storytelling than long-running series that risk diminishing their legacy by continuing too long.

– The Queen's Gambit (2020) – a seven-episode Netflix miniseries starring Anya Taylor-Joy as chess prodigy Beth Harmon, praised for tight character development and writing.
– Happy Valley (2014–2023) – a British crime drama created by Sally Wainwright, starring Sarah Lancashire and James Norton, which won six BAFTAs across its short run.
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