Miniseries recommendations based on your flight time

A new journey awaits you but right now, you’re waiting to board your flight. Let’s say you’ve arrived at the airport early or have a few hours before your connecting flight. You could spend the time before departure shopping, eating or drinking at the airport – but you could also get ready to catch up on your screen time! Just find a quiet corner and charge up your smartphone, tablet or computer – keep reading for our TV series recommendations, perfect for watching on airplanes or in airports and created with you in mind.

Miniseries with 30-minute episodes

If you want to watch a few episodes while waiting for your flight and looking for the best TV series to watch on the road, check out these miniseries with episodes lasting an average of 30 minutes!

That 90’s Show

The follow-up to That 70s Show, which was filmed between 1998 and 2006, That 90s Show introduces the next generation while exploring the cultural and social environment of the 1990s. Breezy and fun, That 90s Show brings back Kitty and Red Forman as grandparents along with a new group of teens. The new season of That 90s Show is expected to be released soon.

Derek

Starring British comedian Ricky Gervais, Derek depicts the adventures of a nursing home caregiver. Based on ordinary people’s stories, the series is one of the best examples of British comedy, with surreal situations and struggles.

Miniseries with 50-minute episodes

If you have a little bit more time to devote to a show, check out these recommendations, featuring episodes lasting an average of 50 minutes.

Hijack

Following what happens on a passenger plane flying from Dubai to London, Hijack is a bit tense, though we believe it depicts the hijacking of a plane in the most interesting way possible. If you want to distract yourself with intense 50-minute episodes before and during your flight, give Hijack’s exciting story a shot!

Beef

This acclaimed miniseries depicts the story of two adults engaging in an ongoing and fierce feud after a car accident. Following the growing enmity between a failed contractor and a self-made entrepreneur, Beef delves into how each character projects their own anger onto the other, offering a unique take on the black comedy genre.

11.22.63

How about some time travel before the flight? 11.22.63, a series that we highly recommend, begins with the protagonist, a high school English teacher, discovering that the warehouse of a restaurant he visits opens to the past. Follow along as our hero attempts to prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy by traveling back in time.

A Strong Applause

Written and directed by Berkun Oya, the Turkish comedy-drama Kuvvetli Bir Alkış (A Round of Applause) is another highly recommended watch. The series follows the journey of a mother, father and child over time, depicting their conflicts with society and each other from a unique perspective.

Miniseries with 60-minute episodes

Chernobyl

Chernobyl, with episodes lasting an average of 60 minutes, depicts the true story – and some additional details – of the 1986 nuclear power plant disaster in Ukraine. Addressing issues such as human error, political turmoil and scientific denial, this acclaimed series delves deeply into people’s reactions to the disaster as well as into themes such as heroism and sacrifice.

Masum

Based on the stage play, Bayrak, and written by Berkun Oya, the Turkish crime drama, Masum (Innocent), depicts the investigation of a mysterious murder in a small coastal town.

The series delves into the workings of the justice system, the influence of the media, and the complexities of human nature, as well as the true face of crime.

Band of Brothers

Band of Brothers, the renowned series based on Stephen E. Ambrose’s best-selling novel, tells the story of a group of paratroopers who achieved remarkable feats during the Second World War. The series depicts how soldiers cope with the hardships of war through friendship and personal sacrifice, standing out for its factual story, impressive production and strong acting. The production is particularly popular among fans of period dramas.

The Queen’s Gambit

Based on Walter Tevis’s novel of the same name, The Queen’s Gambit is an engrossing miniseries about the life and development of a champion chess player. The series depicts the experience of Beth Harmon, the protagonist, as a woman player in the male-dominated chess world, while examining addiction, loneliness, success and women’s roles against the backdrop of the 1950s and 1960s in the United States.