Unpack the buzz around 'limited', 'anthology', and 'mini' TV series - what sets them apart and why showrunners are embracing these formats.
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Limited series are capped at 1 season, offering a defined start and end to the story - perfect for prestige projects like HBO's 'The White Lotus' and 'Mare of Easttown'
Anthology series like 'American Horror Story' and 'Fargo' each season features a self-contained narrative, allowing creatives more freedom to explore new ideas and settings
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Rick Stevenson, HBO, The White Lotus, Mare of Easttown, American Horror Story, Fargo
Unpack the buzz around 'limited', 'anthology', and 'mini' TV series - what sets them apart and why showrunners are embracing these formats.
beat sheet
Limited series are capped at 1 season, offering a defined start and end to the story - perfect for prestige projects like HBO's 'The White Lotus' and 'Mare of Easttown'
Anthology series like 'American Horror Story' and 'Fargo' each season features a self-contained narrative, allowing creatives more freedom to explore new ideas and settings
call sheet
Rick Stevenson, HBO, The White Lotus, Mare of Easttown, American Horror Story, Fargo