From Maid To Mithya, 10 Mini Series To Watch This Long Weekend

With Rakshabandhan and Independence Day falling on the same weekend, it's the ideal time to unwind with loved ones and binge-watch some of the best shows. One thing you can do this weekend, whether you're spending it with family or by yourself, is binge-watch sitcoms online from the comfort of your own home.

In order for you to enjoy this weekend without feeling compelled to finish an entire series with a set number of episodes, we have put together a list of short and entertaining series. Additionally, miniseries have also become much more popular in recent years. These shows are the perfect fusion of a movie and a longer-running series because they include engaging characters, compelling plots, and the right amount of moving elements. They're perfect whether you want to finish an entire series in one or two nights, or if you just want something short and interesting to watch over the course of a few leisurely viewing hours. The best feature of a miniseries is that it doesn't take much time to immerse yourself in the story.

1. Inventing Anna (2022)

The series is based on the true events of Anna Delvey (Julia Garner), also known as Sorokin, a Russian-born fake German heiress who managed to swindle hotels, banks, and rich friends. The title role, Anna Sorokin, was portrayed by Julia Garner. The nine-episode series is available on Netflix.

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2. Mithya (2022)

The show is a remake of the British show Cheat! It tells the story of two women who are at war with one another over accusations of plagiarism, which leads to a string of fights and startling revelations centred on a murder in which both of them are suspects. Samir Soni, Rajit Kapur, Parambrata Chatterjee, Huma Qureshi, Avantika Dassani, and Huma Qureshi all play significant roles in this psychological thriller drama web series. The show airs on Zee 5 and includes six episodes.

3. Ishq Express (2022)

Ishq Express is a miniseries starring Ritvik Sahore and Gayatri Bhhardwaj. Strangers Aarav (Ritvik) and Tanya (Gayatri), who meet on a train, converse, and bond, are depicted in a believable young-adult romance. The two set out on a delightful, though choppy, train ride filled with love and all the highs and lows of emotions. The series is available on Amazon Mini TV, it has three episodes.

4. Maid (2021)

The series is inspired by Stephanie Land's memoir, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive. Its story focuses on a young mother who escapes an abusive relationship and struggles to provide for her daughter by getting a job cleaning houses. Margaret Qualley plays Alex, a young mother who leaves her emotionally abusive boyfriend, takes her two- or three-year-old daughter Maddy, and works as a maid. The series has 10 episodes and is available on Netflix.

5. Unorthodox (2020)

It is inspired by Deborah Feldman's 2012 autobiography, Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots.  In this fictionalised account, a young, ultra-Orthodox Jewish woman leaves her arranged marriage and her group to begin a new life overseas. There are 4 episodes of the series available on Netflix.

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6. Locked (2020)

This is a crime thriller streaming television miniseries whose plot follows Dr. Anand Chakravarthy (Kancharana), a neurosurgeon who is trapped inside his own mansion with uninvited guests and robbers. It stars Satyadev Kancharana, Samyukta Hornad, and Sri Lakshmi. The series has seven episodes and is available on MX Player.

7. I Know This Much Is True (2020)

The miniseries ">I Know This Much Is True is based on Wally Lamb's 1998 novel of the same name. Dominick and Thomas Birdsey, who are identical twin brothers, are played by Mark Ruffalo. Dominick and Thomas Birdsey are identical twins, and this is a tale of betrayal, sacrifice, and forgiveness that follows their parallel lives. There are six episodes of the show, which is broadcast on HBO.

8. The Queen's Gambit (2020)

This coming-of-age period drama miniseries is based on Walter Tevis' 1983 book of the same name. The narrative follows Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), a fictitious chess prodigy, as she rises to the top of the game while battling drug and alcohol addiction, starting in the mid-1950s and continuing into the 1960s. There are 7 episodes in the series, which is available on Netflix.

9. Ghoul (2018)

The horror miniseries Ghoul is based on the Arab folktale monster known as the ghoul. The story's central plot includes interviewing infamous terrorist Ali Saeed in a government internment camp. It is set in a dystopian future in which fascism is at its height and is set in India. The events that follow are horrifying and supernatural. Radhika Apte portrays Nida Rahim, the main character. Ratnabali Bhattacharjee and Manav Kaul also play important characters in the series. The series consists of three episodes, all of which are accessible on Netflix.

10. The Little Drummer Girl (2018)

The Little Drummer Girl is a drama based on the 1983 novel of the same name by John le Carré. The plot revolves around the deceptions of Martin Kurtz, an Israeli spymaster who wants to assassinate Khalil, a Palestinian terrorist who is bombing Jewish targets in Europe, particularly Germany, and Charlie, an English actor who is a double agent for the Israelis. The six-episode series is available on Amazon Prime.