10 Lesser-Known Mini-Series Perfect for Binge-Watching All Weekend

The Young Pope (2016, 10 episodes)

A drama series by Italian director Paolo Sorrentino, known for his films The Great Beauty and Youth. A young American, Lenny Belardo, gets elected as the next pope. He is notable for his unruly character and very conservative views. His eccentric decisions perplex the church community and set in motion a chain of events full of mystery, intrigue, and scandal.

The Victim (2019, 4 episodes)

Anna learns that after fifteen years, the killer of her nine-year-old son is released. He committed the crime when he was thirteen years old. Now Anna is accused of revealing his new identity online. The series is set in Edinburgh and shows off Scotland's unique legal system.

The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (2018, 10 episodes)

Writer Marcus Goldman becomes involved in a murder investigation. But the accused turns out to be respected author Harry Quebert, Goldman's colleague and mentor. Marcus is determined to obtain evidence of his friend's innocence. Otherwise, Harry will end up in the electric chair.

Des (2020, 3 episodes)

On February 8, 1983, a disturbed London resident called the police to his apartment. He discovered human remains when he was cleaning the drains. Social worker Dennis Nilsen is believed to be the culprit. Police find more body parts in his apartment, so Nilsen confesses to killing 15 people.

Fleabag (2016-2019, 12 episodes)

A 30-year-old Londoner (played by Killing Eve showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge) has a lot of problems — from a difficult relationship with her mother to failed affairs and low salary at work. But nevertheless she doesn't lose her sense of humor, transmitting it to the viewers of this strange and so reminiscent of real life tragicomedy.

The White Queen (2013, 10 episodes)

Three different and equally ambitious women seek power. Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort, and Anne Neville compete against each other during the Wars of the Roses.

The Great Train Robbery (2013, 2 episodes)

The mini-series tells the story of the famous mail train robbery on the night of August 8, 1963 from Glasgow to London. Watch this BBC show to find out how the robbers managed to find out all the information about the train and pull off the attack.

The Hollow Crown (2012-2016, 19 episodes)

An adaptation of William Shakespeare's historical plays, which BBC Two produced under the title The Hollow Crown. The series tells the story of the lives and reigns of Richard II, Henry IV and Henry V. The series stars famous British actors — Ben Whishaw, Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch and many others.

Counterpart (2017, 20 episodes)

Howard Silk is a quiet office worker, employed by the Berlin-based UN agency. But by accident he learns that his company is engaged in securing the checkpoint between parallel dimensions. The lead role is played by Oscar-winning J.K. Simmons.

The Queen's Gambit (2020, 7 episodes)

Young Beth Harmon loses her mother. At the Catholic orphanage where the girl is sent after the accident, Beth finds an interesting hobby for herself: chess. Now she intends to become the best at it and will stop at nothing. The role of the prodigy girl is played by the charming Anya Taylor-Joy.