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Top 60 Short Runtime TV Series on Sky/WOW 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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Series Charts: Top 60
42. Breeders
(0/10 stars)Paul and Ally juggle full-time careers, ageing parents, a mortgage, upheavals in their relationship and the unenviable curveballs of parenting their young children, Luke and Ava— exploring the parental-paradox that it is possible to love your child to the horizon of the universe and, in the very sam... more
43. The Unicorn
(0/10 stars)A tight-knit group of best friends and family helps Wade embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again. more
44. Ghosts (US)
(0/10 stars)Samantha and Jay throw caution to the wind when they convert their recently inherited country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Call it mislaid plans. Not only is the place falling apart, but it’s also inhabited by spirits of previous residents -- whom only Samantha can see and hear. Ghosts spins the... more
45. Animal Control
(0/10 stars)Some local animal control workers’ lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. more
46. Harley Quinn
(0/10 stars)Harley Quinn has finally broken things off once and for all with the Joker, and attempts to make it on her own as the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City. The series features Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and a whole cast of heroes and villains, old and new, from the DC Universe. more
47. I May Destroy You
(0/10 stars)After being sexually assaulted in a nightclub, her life changes irreversibly and Arabella is forced to reassess everything: her career, her friends, even her family. As Arabella struggles to come to terms with what has happened, she begins a journey of self-discovery. more
48. Camping
(0/10 stars)Follows a group of old friends on a camping trip to celebrate an important birthday; occasion that awakens intense emotions, latent tensions and memories that they would rather forget. more
49. The Conners
(0/10 stars)This iconic family — Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J. — grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America. more
50. Code 404
(0/10 stars)Set in the near future, Code 404 revolve around two Detective Inspectors, DI John Major and DI Roy Carver, who are the top crime fighting duo in the Unit. But when an undercover sting goes horribly wrong, Major is gunned down on the job and killed. How will the SIU function without Major? It does... more
51. Sally4Ever
(0/10 stars)Sally4Ever follows the life of Sally, a soon-to-be promoted marketer who, for 10 years, has lived a comfortable and dull suburban life with David. But on the night he asks her to marry him, Sally has a crisis and embarks on a wild affair with Emma, a seductive, charismatic, boho actress, singer, mus... more
52. Moonbase 8
(0/10 stars)In the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator, eager astronauts Skip, Rook and their leader Cap, attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission. While working vigorously to complete their training, a series of unexpected circumstances forces the astronauts to question th... more
53. Work In Progress
(0/10 stars)A 45-year-old self-identified queer lesbian from Chicago enters into a transformative relationship with a millennial trans-man. 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.