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21. Office, The (US)
(8/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium. more
Top 40 Short Runtime TV Series on Netflix 2026
This selection focuses on the best short runtime TV series. Ideal if you want a strong show with fewer episodes or compact seasons.
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(8/10 stars)22. Stromberg
(8/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
‘Stromberg’ is the sitcom about “normal office madness”. At the centre of the show is a boss you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy: Bernd Stromberg. He is sarcastic to the core, egocentric without equal, single-minded to the tips of his hair - especially when it comes to his own interests. more
23. Grace and Frankie
(9/10 stars)Elegant, proper Grace and freewheeling, eccentric Frankie are a pair of frenemies whose lives are turned upside down - and permanently intertwined - when their husbands leave them for each other. Together, they must face starting over in their 70s in a 21st-century world. more
24. Assassination Classroom
(8/10 stars)The students of class 3-E have a mission: kill their teacher before graduation. He has already destroyed the moon, and has promised to destroy the Earth if he can not be killed within a year. But how can this class of misfits kill a tentacled monster, capable of reaching Mach 20 speed, who may be th... more
25. Santa Clarita Diet
(8/10 stars)Married couple Sheila and Joel are real estate agents in Santa Clarita, California. The couple's lives take a dark turn after Sheila goes through a dramatic change. more
26. Seinfeld
(7/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
The "show about nothing" is a sitcom landmark, with comic Jerry and his three sardonic friends finding laughs in both the mundane and the ridiculous. more
27. BoJack Horseman
(8/10 stars)Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the '90s... 20 years later. He’s a curmudgeon with a heart of, not quite gold, but something like gold. Copper? more
28. Spongebob Schwammkopf
(6/10 stars)The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple. more
29. Ash vs Evil Dead
(8/10 stars)Ash has spent the last thirty years avoiding responsibility, maturity, and the terrors of the Evil Dead until a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind and Ash becomes mankind's only hope. more
30. Atypical
(8/10 stars)Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, decides it’s time to find a girlfriend, a journey that sets Sam’s mom on her own life-changing path as her son seeks more independence. more
31. You Me Her
(8/10 stars)An unusual, real-world romance involving relatable people, with one catch—there are three of them! You Me Her infuses the sensibilities of a smart, grounded indie rom-com with a distinctive twist: one of the two parties just happens to be a suburban married couple. more
32. Black Lagoon
(8/10 stars)Okajima Rokuro - now known almost exclusively as 'Rock' - was once a typical, put-upon Japanese businessman. Then, on a routine business trip, he was kidnapped and ransomed by the Lagoon Company: a band of mercenary pirates operating out of the crime-riddled city of Roanapur. Abandoned by ... more
33. Girlboss
(7/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
Sophia, a misfit, discovers a passion for fashion, becoming an unlikely businesswoman in the process. As her business grows, however, she has to learn to cope with life as her own boss. more
34. Fuller House
(6/10 stars)Recently widowed D.J. Tanner-Fuller gets help from her sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy when the women move in with their families to help D.J. raise her children in this spin-off series filled with familiar faces. more
35. Golden Boy
(8/10 stars)A brilliant but oversexed university dropout rides around Japan on his bicycle, taking all manner of part-time jobs and trying not to take the women he meets along the way. more
36. Chosen
(9/10 stars)Lawyer Ian Mitchell is brought into a deadly game when he receives a box that contains a gun and a picture of a stranger. Along with those items, the box includes instructions for Mitchell to kill the pictured individual. After being attacked by another stranger, Mitchell discovers he has been chose... more
37. Yu-Gi-Oh!
(7/10 stars)A young boy named Yugi Moto solves an Ancient Egyptian Puzzle and brings forth a dark and powerful alter ego. Whenever he and his friends are threatened by evil, this alter ego breaks out of the confines of the Millenium Puzzle and challenges wrongdoers to the Shadow Games: Life or Death situations ... more
38. Ajin
(10/10 stars)Mysterious immortal humans known as "Ajin" first appeared 17 years ago in Africa. Upon their discovery, they were labeled as a threat to mankind, as they might use their powers for evil and were incapable of being destroyed. Since then, whenever an Ajin is found within society, they are to... more
39. Berserk
(10/10 stars)In this world, is the destiny of mankind controlled by some transcendental entity or law? Is it like the hand of God hovering above? At least it is true and man has no control, even over his own will. In medieval times war raged throughout the countryside. Feudal lords would give large sums of mon... more
40. American Vandal
(8/10 stars)A high school is rocked by an act of vandalism, but the top suspect pleads innocence and finds an ally in a filmmaker. A satirical true crime mystery. more
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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.