6 most underrated limited series of the past decade (and where to stream them)

The last decade has brought some truly incredible limited series, but not every series has received the same level of appreciation as others. For the purposes of this article, there must be a clear distinction between success and underappreciation—this demarcation is important, as many of the soon-to-be included titles below did find commercial and critical success. Despite said successes, however, the six series included within this list are often overlooked and have not taken the limited serie...

5 literary horror classics that deserve the Mike Flanagan treatment

Limited series are so in these days, and the medium has proven to be an especially effective storytelling tool for the horror and psychological thriller genres. The contained nature of limited series sets clear, measurable goals, and this lends itself particularly well to adaptations of written works, as the series' pacing is pre-established to present a self-contained, adapted story, unlike standard cable shows, which can develop and metamorphose as seasons pass, often leading to fatigue or fil...

Why limited series like Cape Fear are tailor-made for a modern audience

In recent years, there has been much discourse on — and debate about — whether technology has impacted human focus and cognition. One indicator of this attention-deficient decline is the prescription of ADHD-related medications, which has resulted in shortages of medications like Adderall and Vyvanse. Studies show that, with the vast amount of technology vying for one’s focus, the human attention span is more divided than it was before, and such studies have remained consistent across nearly two...