When did “miniseries” become a bad word? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 06-18-2014, 02:02 AM

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertain...w-name/372931/

Why are new terms like “event series” and “limited series” bandied about these days?
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king of comedy · 06-18-2014, 07:05 AM

As long as it's good.

Mace Dolex · 07-15-2014, 06:49 PM

My favorites mini-series for were "V" and V-The Final Battle and The Deliberate Stranger.

installLSC · 07-16-2014, 10:03 PM

Just another way for the "no good TV before 1990" crowd to justify their short sightedness. The shows they mention are no different than "Roots" or "North and South" when you get down to it.

Nyan · 07-20-2014, 12:19 PM

I'm noticing that TNT's The Librarians is technically a 10 part mini series in the style of Hallmark's Merlin but folks are treating it like a TV show already.

06-18-2014, 02:02 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,439	When did “miniseries” become a bad word? http://www.theatlantic.com/entertain...w-name/372931/ Why are new terms like “event series” and “limited series” bandied about these days? Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#TDfwm8Pvrm12f3oH.99

06-18-2014, 07:05 AM	#2
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	As long as it's good.

07-15-2014, 06:49 PM	#3
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,669	My favorites mini-series for were "V" and V-The Final Battle and The Deliberate Stranger.

07-16-2014, 10:03 PM	#4
installLSC Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 19, 2013 Location: United States Posts: 271	Just another way for the "no good TV before 1990" crowd to justify their short sightedness. The shows they mention are no different than "Roots" or "North and South" when you get down to it.

07-20-2014, 12:19 PM	#5
Nyan Be The Rainbow! Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2011 Location: Land of Pop Tarts Posts: 141	I'm noticing that TNT's The Librarians is technically a 10 part mini series in the style of Hallmark's Merlin but folks are treating it like a TV show already.