10 Best Miniseries Streaming On Prime Video, Ranked

1. The Girlfriend, based on the novel of the same name by Michelle Frances, has a trashy beach read aura, but its dynamic performances and slippery storytelling make it a delightful watch. Robin Wright, who directed the first three episodes, plays Laura, a well-to-do mother of Daniel (Laurie Davidson). When Daniel brings home a new girlfriend, Cherry (Olivia Cooke), tensions rise between the two women, splitting Daniel's loyalty.

The show keeps viewers guessing whose side to take, with Laura initially appearing as an overbearing mother and Cherry smoothing over her past for Daniel and his family. Wright and Cooke deliver mesmerizing performances, resulting in a show that's difficult to turn off.

2. Tales From the Loop, based on an art book by Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag, deserves more recognition. Set in the small town of Mercer, Ohio, the series features residents working at the Mercer Center for Experimental Physics, where science fiction becomes reality. The Loop, as it's known, produces unique creations that become part of the town's landscape.

The series functions like an anthology, with overlapping characters appearing in different episodes and tackling humanistic topics such as aging, grief, and loneliness. With a talented cast including Rebecca Hall, Jonathan Pryce, Duncan Joiner, and Paul Schneider, and directors like Ti West and Jodie Foster, Tales From the Loop offers a beautiful, meditative series with a unique perspective and relaxed pace, blending Nordic noir and dreary British police drama elements.