The era of long-playing soap operas has long sunk into oblivion. And although today's cinema is sometimes replete with projects in the series genre, viewers with great interest prefer paintings that tell a long story in a more concise segment. Let’s try to find out which best mini-series of domestic and foreign film production should pay attention to. So, we are studying the rating.
According to boomerang law
One of such projects is rightfully considered “Breathe with me”. In a short time, he gathered a lot of fans. Many viewers noted that in the history of the main characters found reflection of their own lives. Indeed, the plot is incredibly simple and incredibly twisted! In a word, according to all genres, “Breathe with me” is a really good mini-series.
The melodrama tells about a married couple. Lana finds out that her husband is cheating on a blonde beauty and files for divorce. A woman gets acquainted with the charming photographer-director Peter. Unfortunately, her husband’s mistress, Karina, who is already tired of Igor, also falls under the charm of Peter. A real war erupts between her and her offended spouse for the right to be with her beloved man. But if for one this is another game, for another it is the meaning of all life.
Fell into the category of “Best Russian mini-series”, the film “Breathe with Me” replenished with the long-awaited continuation for fans. The second part presents the fate of all the same characters who will face new challenges ... The main roles in the film were played by Natalia Antonova, Natalya Rudova, Anton Makarsky.
Sex symbol of modernity
Our country has its own Brad Pitt! Of course, the standards of beauty may vary, but the fact that this actor has long earned such a status is not surprising. Anton Makarsky - one of the sought-after Russian actors, has been acting in films for many years. He gives special attention to series in which he feels excellent. All his heroes are strong men, who say that decent people among us still remain.
In 2014, his new work was released, which immediately got into the best mini-series (Russian). In “The Road Home,” Makarsky plays a professional contractor who does everything possible to protect his soldiers. He is so used to the military environment that he has no idea what to do with himself in everyday life. Promising his father to arrange a personal life, Matvey proceeds to search for the bride ... The main female image in the picture was embodied by Lyanka Gryu.
“Love and doves” new version
The comedy story “Resort Romance” fully reflects its name. For those who do not want a long relationship, but dream of easy flirting, she will tell you in detail what needs to be done. But, as often happens, everything is reduced to three stages. These are: acquaintance, delight, parting. Sincerity can never be built from false feelings. But the main characters will prove that true love can be found where you can’t wait for it ... The best Russian mini-series are replenished with a 4-episode comedy-dramatic story. Its premiere took place in June 2015. The main roles were played by young domestic stars.
Love through suffering
Glory most of all dreamed of home comfort. Because for many years created a family nest. But then I realized that relatives take everything for granted, causing undeserved pain. When the husband left the woman , she hoped for the support of her daughter, but she accused her of her personal troubles, and her best friend turned out to be a traitor. A new man appears in the fate of Glory. Will he be able to show her a new life or does it happen only in fairy tales? .. The picture “My new life”, included in the category “Best mini-series”, will try to answer this question.
Men's values
Artem Vasiliev’s life spins no worse than in a quality action movie. Chemist, he developed a new vaccine, but someone unknown got ahead of him: the laboratory was burnt, all the materials were destroyed, the missing son is at risk. By calculating the only suspect, without realizing it, he saves the enemy. And already with him he discovers that there is someone higher ... In the 2014 crime melodrama Dead Heart, which can be classified as the Best Russian Mini-Series, Mikhail Evlanov accurately conveyed the emotions of the protagonist fighting to save the family and its scientific discovery.
Laughing at others, know how to make fun of yourself
For those who like to laugh at themselves and their interlocutor, this picture will be interesting. Actor by education, Igor is too vain to obey the director's requirements. He opens his own company to organize draws, and he takes an active part in the business. Favorite business, coupled with a business that brings good income, quite suits the young man. Every joke has a bit of truth. But not every joke can please ... "The maximum level of trust" is a fresh project, which can be added to the list of "Best mini-series of recent times." Its premiere took place in the early summer of 2015.
Difficulty of choosing
How to understand who is your only half? How to find someone with whom you can spend the rest of your life? Probably many have asked a similar question. The main character was no exception. The best mini-series (Russia is a producer country) include in their lists the picture of 2013 “I will always be waiting for you”. She talks about a modest girl who moved to her grandmother after college. Alena gets a job in an agricultural enterprise. Her longtime friend Tolik returns from the army, with all his strength he is winning the attention of Alena. But the girl intends to follow the old rule - to marry only her beloved person. Soon the son of the local manager arrives in the village, and none of the heroes already understands how incredibly their fates were intertwined together ...
Without outside help
Many viewers would envy Lucy's ability to create a home. It seems that not a single thing in the house is left without her supervision. Everyone is fed, tidy, not deprived of love ... That's only when the “devoted” spouse commits adultery, and the heroine meets Alexander, everyone around - from son to mother - begins to condemn her. Is this right, because she did not violate the family happiness first? Referred to the best mini-series in Russia, the tape “Weak Woman” will try to find out whether it is worth paying attention to others to be happy.
Western designs
Short-duration series have found recognition not only among the audience of our country. Almost every country is “keen” on mini-series, but Hollywood takes the palm. Let's find out what are the best mini-series (foreign), filmed in recent years. We present to your attention the TOP 5 most popular projects.

- “Black Mirror” - a terrorist kidnapped the daughter of the Prime Minister. As a ransom, he demands that the politician commit an inappropriate, degrading act on the air.
- “Mildred Pierce” - an American housewife leaves her husband. To feed herself, she opens a restaurant. Culinary abilities soon make her a first-class chef.
- “Town” - the main character comes from London to the province where his relatives live. He begins to investigate the family tragedy, realizing that some residents are involved in serious matters.
- “Notes of a young doctor.” Based on the works of Bulgakov, a picture with Daniel Radcliffe (“Harry Potter”) tells the story of a young rural doctor. He has to face a variety of patients. The comedy of the mini-series is created by the visions of the protagonist, in which he appears ... he himself, but twenty years older.
- “Random vacancy” is one of the latest series in England. It is a film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Joan Rowling. The action is transferred to a provincial town, where dirty secrets of local residents are revealed behind the well-being of social life.