miniseries

noun — 2 senses

miniseries

noun

Etymology From mini- + series.

1

A radio or television series with a small number of episodes not intended to last a complete season.

  • My favorite miniseries of all time is the old BBC adaptation of "I, Claudius".
2

A relatively short comic book series with a predetermined number of instalments.

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