We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which TV shows with fewer than 40 episodes are the best. From the most well-known shows to the lesser-known gems, here are some of their top responses:
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“Gravity Falls. It’s a series aimed at children, but I recommend it to everyone. It’s funny, the plot is really good and it kept me on the edge of my seat at times.
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“Santa Clarita Diet. It was original and hilarious, with a great cast. It’s just a shame Netflix cheated us by canceling the show on a cliffhanger.”
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Mind Hunter is so good, and it should have won many awards, including an Emmy for Jonathan Groff. It has you hooked from the first episode.
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“Galavant. This series was a joyful, fun, fantastic musical comedy. The humor was excellent, the actors clearly loved every minute of the show, and almost all of them tried to get more seasons. They even referenced it in the last song of the series: “There’s not much left to say; and that’s good! Unless we get another surprise renewal.”
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“Phoebe Waller-Bridge Crash. There are only six episodes.
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“The original UK Spectrawhich has 34 episodes and is a great comedy to watch.
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“Anatomy of a Scandal on Netflix. A smart and very well-written British mini-series! It’s timely, has twists and turns and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. I’ve watched it several times and I’ve picked up on things I missed the first time. Give it a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
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“This way up with Aisling Bea and Sharon Horgan. Bea plays Áine, who is starting her life over after finishing rehab. Horgan plays her sister. Two seasons of heartfelt, hilarious perfection. I would kill for a third season.
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Esoteric is without a doubt one of the most beautifully crafted anime series of all time. The soundtrack is also a 10/10.
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“The patient “The movie with Steve Carrell had me hooked! The ending was shocking. I was stunned and wish I could see it again for the first time!”
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