Five Best Mini-Series Podcasts Of The Year

The miniseries, or sometimes called the limited series, is a format that transcends media. TV has famously used the miniseries during the rise of streaming services. Band of Brothers, Chernobyl, The Queen’s Gambit, and Mare Of Easttown are examples of the best in that configuration.

However, it’s podcasting that perfected this format because it’s had years of practice, experience, and recognition for its efforts in this format.

Yet, a mini-series is a risky financial gamble for podcast networks, smaller networks, and independent podcasters. Irrespective of how successful they are during their initial run, once these shows run out of episodes — anywhere from four to eight — they are consigned to the podcast archive dustbin.

That is a desolate place, much worse even than The Land Of Misfit Toys in the 1964 stop-motion film, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Unlike a podcast with seasons or a show that releases weekly or even monthly, the mini-series loses its temporarily loyal fanbase. Yet, many creators with these mini-series shows have branded themselves as auteurs in this field. They become known for excellence in the mini-series.