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41. Red Oaks
(9/10 stars)A young tennis player works at the prestigious and exclusive Red Oaks Country Club during the summer between his sophomore and junior years of college in the 1980s. more about Red Oaks
Top 60 Short Runtime TV Series on Prime Video 2026
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(9/10 stars)42. The Devil Is a Part-Timer!
(7/10 stars)In another dimension, the Devil King Sadao is only one step away from conquering the world when he is beaten by Hero Emilia and forced to drift to the other world: modern-day Tokyo. As "conquering the world" are the only skills the Devil King possesses - and are obviously unnecessary in his new situ... more about The Devil Is a Part-Timer!
43. Yona of the Dawn
(8/10 stars)The legend of the Four Dragons and the origin of the land has been passed down for generations in the land of Kouka. Currently, Hiryuu Palace has no one else next in line for the throne other than the fifteen year old princess, Yona, who had been raised with care. Finally, the night of her sixteent... more about Yona of the Dawn
44. Lucky Star
(8/10 stars)Having fun in school, doing together homework, cooking and eating, playing videogames, watching anime. All those little things make up the daily life of the anime- and chocolate-loving Izumi Konata and her friends which is portrayed here. Sometimes relaxing but more than often simply funny! more about Lucky Star
45. Betas
(8/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
Betas is set in the world of Silicon Valley start-ups and centers on a quartet of under-socialized computer geeks who have designed a killer app that could transform the social lives of about 6 billion people for the better. Now all they have to do is get over their crippling personality flaws and s... more about Betas
46. My Little Pony
(8/10 stars)Princess Celestia sends her star pupil, the bookish unicorn Twilight Sparkle, to Ponyville to improve her socialization skills. Twilight quickly makes five new four-legged friends: Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity. Each instilled with the respective spirits of magic, honest... more about My Little Pony
47. Jujutsu Kaisen
(8/10 stars)With his days numbered, high schooler Yuji decides to hunt down and consume the remaining 19 fingers of a deadly curse so it can die with him. more about Jujutsu Kaisen
48. Fate Stay Night
(7/10 stars)Shirou Emiya lost his parents in a fire when he was young and was later adopted by the sorcerer Kiritsugu Emiya. Shirou is drawn into the Holy Grail War summons a female "Servant" known as Saber to protect him and obtain the Holy Grail. more about Fate Stay Night
49. Big Time Rush
(7/10 stars)Big Time Rush is a series about friendship and brotherhood that chronicles the finding, making and breaking – of a potential chart-topping music group. Each of the guys brings something different to the group as they figure out their place in the crazy business of music and entertainment. A naturall... more about Big Time Rush
50. Young Sheldon
(7/10 stars)Follow the misadventures of child prodigy Sheldon Cooper (first seen as an adult in "The Big Bang Theory") navigating the complexities of family, school, and social life in East Texas, showcasing his extraordinary intellect and the humorous challenges of being distinctly different. more about Young Sheldon
51. Date a Live
(7/10 stars)Thirty years ago a strange phenomenon called "spacequake" devastated the center of Eurasia, claiming the lives of at least 150 million people. Since then, smaller spacequakes plague the world on an irregular basis. Shido Itsuka, a seemingly ordinary high schooler comes across a mysterious girl at th... more about Date a Live
52. Air Gear
(7/10 stars)Air Gear is yet another work of "Oh Great!", other known works by him were Tenjou Tenge and Majin Devil. The story revolves around Ikki (Minami Itsuki) and the sport of air treck- sport involving self-propelled shoes. Ikki is fascinated with flying and his chance meeting with the sport changes his o... more about Air Gear
53. iCarly
(6/10 stars)Carly hosts her own home-grown web show, iCarly. She lives with her twenty-something brother/guardian Spencer and produces her Web casts from a makeshift third-floor loft studio. Grappling with adolescence, she never aimed to gain fame as a rising star/underground celebrity to kids. As events unfold... more about iCarly
54. Jean-Claude Van Johnson
(6/10 stars)Jean-Claude Van Damme is a global martial arts & film sensation, also operating under the simple alias of "Johnson" as the world's best undercover private contractor. Retired for years, a chance encounter with a lost love brings him back to the game. This time, he'll be deadlier than ever. Probably. more about Jean-Claude Van Johnson
55. Der rosarote Panther
(10/10 stars)The Pink Panther is a heroic, moral cartoon cat with pink fur and the manners of an English aristocrat. He only becomes flustered or angry at obtuse or offensive humans who try to disrupt his existence, or at troublesome gadgets, rodents, or insects. In most of his cartoons, he stumbles into a diffi... more about Der rosarote Panther
56. Pumpkin Scissors
(9/10 stars)The long war against the Frost Republic scarred many places of the Empire. The Empire Army organizes the 3rd section of the Information Bureau calling it, "Pumpkin Scissors." Struggling to recover from the scars of war the bureau is visited by a tall man dangling an iron lantern from his waist and h... more about Pumpkin Scissors
57. One Mississippi
(9/10 stars)One Mississippi follows Tig as she returns to her childhood home to deal with the unexpected death of her beloved mother. Struggling with her own health and relationship challenges, she decides to reconnect with her roots to heal and move forward. more about One Mississippi
58. Mia and Me
(9/10 stars)Mia is an awkward 12-year-old who recently arrived at a new boarding school, where she is given a book and bracelet that are more than they appear to be on the surface. The items have the power to transport Mia to a magical storybook world, Centopia, where she becomes a flying elf who has the abilit... more about Mia and Me
59. Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero
(9/10 stars)Since the discovery of "Samon Syndrome", thousands of young people have traveled to fantasy worlds, the few returnees managing to keep the special abilities they acquired in those parallel universes. Akatsuki Ousawa, known as the "Rogue Hero," discards his peaceful life in the fantasy world Alayzar... more about Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero
60. Steins;Gate 0
(9/10 stars)The dark untold story of Steins;Gate that leads with the eccentric mad scientist Okabe, struggling to recover from a failed attempt at rescuing Kurisu. He decides to give up and abandons his lively scientist alter ego, in pursuit to forget the past. When all seems to be normal, he is seemingly pulle... more about Steins;Gate 0
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FAQ
What are short runtime TV series?
Short runtime TV series are shows with a shorter episode length or an overall more compact format. They are a strong fit if you want quality storytelling with less time commitment.
Do short runtime TV series always have only a few episodes?
No. A short runtime TV series does not automatically mean only a few episodes. The key factor is the shorter runtime and the more compact viewing experience.
Who are short runtime TV series ideal for?
They are ideal if you do not have much time but still want strong TV shows with a good story, a clear structure and a faster entry point.
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