miniseries

[ min-ee-seer-eez ]

noun

, plural min·i·se·ries.

1. a short series of events or presentations.
2. Television. a program or film broadcast in parts, as the dramatization of a literary work:

   The novel was made into a four-part miniseries.

miniseries

/ ˈmɪnɪˌsɪəriːz /

noun

1. a television programme in several parts that is shown on consecutive days or weeks for a short period

Word History and Origins

Origin of miniseries¹

First recorded in 1970–75; mini- + series

Example Sentences

HBO’s alleged role in a raging fire on the set of its miniseries “I Know this Much is True,” starring Mark Ruffalo, still upsets residents of a small New York town who say they’ve been neglected amid finger-pointing over the fire’s cause.

From Los Angeles Times

Brody’s best awards year post-“Pianist” included Emmy and SAG nominations for playing illusionist Harry Houdini in the History Channel miniseries “Houdini” and a SAG ensemble nomination for frequent collaborator Wes Anderson’s film “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”

From Los Angeles Times

This is quite an ambitious miniseries telling a rather complex story about a very public figure — all over the course of 10 episodes.

From Los Angeles Times

Miniseries with Dougray Scott has intrigue and accents.

From Los Angeles Times

To prepare for her role as a calculating vixen in the miniseries “Fresno,” a satire of television’s popular evening soaps, Teri Garr had to force herself to do something she had never done before.

From Los Angeles Times