We’re already halfway through 2026, and so far, television and streaming have had a packed roster of shows to keep fans busy throughout the last six months. The miniseries format, in particular, has been growing by leaps and bounds, not just in numbers, but evolving with darker themes, deeper messages, and layered storytelling. Across drama, thriller, horror, fantasy, and more, there have been several miniseries released in the first half of the year that became instantly popular, critically acclaimed, or both.
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