There are so many shows available on the various streaming services, it can be hard to know what to pick. If you're not in the mood for starting something with multiple seasons and dozens of episodes, one of these could be just the ticket14:09, 09 Aug 2026Updated 14:09, 09 Aug 2026There are few things better than sitting back on the sofa and starting a new TV show. But do you go for an epic with multiple seasons and dozens of episodes? Or are you after something shorter you can enjoy in a single sitting, or over a weekend?‌If it's something a bit more bite-sized you're after, one TV expert has a list of six shows you probably haven't seen, and they're all available on BBC iPlayer or Amazon Prime. Spanish-language account on X, formerly Twitter, @Fansdepantallas regularly champions under-rated and overlooked programmes, and recently highlighted six shows which they claimed "almost no one talks about".‌Each of the shows spans just a single season, with between just five and eight episodes each — perfectly manageable to polish off within a day or two, reports the Express. And there's no shortage of star power either, with big names including Emily Blunt, Jacob Elordi, and Sigourney Weaver making an appearance.‌The Lost Flowers of Alice HartThis Australian drama centres on an orphaned girl who is taken in by her estranged grandmother, portrayed by the legendary Sigourney Weaver, who operates a plant nursery that doubles as a refuge for victims of domestic abuse. Released in 2023, it has seven episodes@Fansdepantallas described the show as: "A visually stunning Australian drama about a young woman who tries to rebuild her life after a family tragedy". They added: "Emotional, tough, and with a great performance by Sigourney Weaver."The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is available to stream on Amazon Prime. It has an 82 per cent critics' rating on reviews site Rotten Tomatoes, and a 91 per cent audience rating.‌ExpatsFeaturing Nicole Kidman as an American expatriate residing in Hong Kong, Expats is adapted from the 2016 novel The Expatriates by Janice Y K Lee. Launched in 2024, it comprises six episodes.@Fansdepantallas said: "Nicole Kidman stars in this drama set in Hong Kong about three women whose lives change after a devastating event. Elegant, measured, and with much more than meets the eye."Expats is available to stream on Amazon Prime. It has an 84 per cent critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 51 per cent audience rating.‌The Narrow Road to the Deep NorthA gripping Australian drama miniseries fronted by rising star Jacob Elordi, known from HBO's Euphoria, 2023's Saltburn, and last year's Frankenstein adaptation, the show charts one man's journey through World War Two, as a prisoner of war, and throughout the subsequent decades. Released in 2025, it was produced by Amazon Prime, but is available on the BBC iPlayer in the UK.@Fansdepantallas said: "A love story, war, and survival tale based on the award-winning novel by Richard Flanagan. One of the best recent Prime productions and it has gone largely unnoticed."The Narrow Road to the Deep North spans five episodes. It boasts an impressive 100 per cent critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 75 per cent audience rating.‌The EnglishThe English features Emily Blunt, known from blockbusters including Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place, and Disclosure Day, as an Englishwoman who journeys to the American West in 1890 to avenge her son's death. It also stars Chaske Spencer from the Twilight films, Game of Thrones' Ciarán Hinds, and Toby Jones, familiar from Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Detectorists.@Fansdepantallas described the show as: "A modern western starring Emily Blunt with spectacular cinematography and a gripping revenge story that hooks you from the first episode". They added: "A little gem that's very underappreciated."Launched in 2022, The English comprises six episodes and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. It holds an 84 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.‌I Know What You Did Last SummerDrawing from a 1973 novel that inspired a string of iconic 90s horror films, this series offers a fresh take on the story of a group hunted by a murderer after they covered up a deadly car accident. It was released in 2021.@Fansdepantallas said: "A reinterpretation of the horror classic turned into a series. Ideal if you like mysteries with secrets, twists, and a touch of slasher."‌I Know What You Did Last Summer comprises eight episodes, and is available to stream on Amazon Prime. It holds a 42 per cent critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 37 per cent audience rating.The Horror of Dolores RoachA dark horror comedy series featuring Justina Machado and Alejandro Hernandez, The Horror of Dolores Roach chronicles the journey of a former convict battling to survive financially following her release from jail. It draws from an off-Broadway production titled Empanada Loca.@Fansdepantallas said: "Dark humour, suspense, and a tone very different from any other series in the catalogue. Original, macabre, and surprisingly fun."Article continues belowReleased in 2023, The Horror of Delores Roach is eight episodes long and is available to stream on Amazon Prime. It boasts an 81 per cent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and an 84 per cent rating by viewers.