Kate Winslet Is a Small-Town Detective in the First Trailer for New HBO Miniseries ‘Mare of Easttown’ – Concrete Playground

Longer than a movie but shorter than an ongoing TV show that stretches on for seasons and seasons, television limited series — otherwise known as miniseries — don’t always get enough love. But they’re a perfect format for unfurling tales patiently and in a detailed way, while also recognising that some stories do have a clear end point. If you’ve ever seen a film and wished it had been given more room to breathe and unspool, or kept watching a show that’s gone on and on long past its natural conclusion, you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about.

Thankfully, HBO loves miniseries. And, it’s pumping them out quite regularly at the moment. For the US cable network, there’s another big drawcard — because they can attract big-name…