The Best English-language Television shows of “Two Seasons or Fewer”

Wait…is it two seasons or less? Or fewer? What’s the difference, again?

Uh-oh! It sounds like you need an English class. I hear that Chilingual has some good ones…

Amazon Prime

1. Fallout (1 season)
In a post-apocalyptic America, survivors navigate a dangerous wasteland filled with mutants and rival factions. The show explores humanity’s struggle to rebuild while facing moral dilemmas and hidden secrets underground. This show stars Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins, among others. 

2. Fleabag (2 seasons)
A witty and troubled woman breaks the fourth wall as she navigates love, grief, and family dysfunction in London. Her sharp humor masks deep loneliness and the consequences of her impulsive actions. This show stars series creator/ writer/ actor Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

3. A League of Their Own (1 season)
This series reimagines the classic film about the first women’s professional baseball league during World War II. It highlights the players’ friendships, struggles for equality, and hidden personal stories. This show stars Abbi Jacobson and D’Arcy Carden and others.

4. Jury Duty (1 season)
An unsuspecting man is selected for a fake jury duty, unaware that everyone else is an actor and the trial is fake. The show is a clever mix of reality TV and scripted comedy because everyone is in on the joke except the main character, just like The Truman Show. 

HBO Max

5. Big Little Lies (2 seasons)
Set in a wealthy coastal town, a group of mothers hides dark secrets behind their seemingly perfect lives. The series unravels a mysterious death through lies, friendship, and betrayal. Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and others star in this. 

6. Flight of the Conchords (2 seasons)
Two awkward musicians from New Zealand (real-life comedy duo Jermaine Clement and Brent McKenzie) try to make it big in New York City with their quirky songs and dry humor. Their everyday misadventures turn into hilarious, absurd situations and very catchy songs.  

7. Mare of Easttown (1 season)
A small-town detective (Oscar winner Kate Winslet) investigates a brutal murder while dealing with her own personal tragedies. The show combines a gripping crime story with a raw portrayal of community and grief.

8. Somebody Somewhere (2 seasons)
A woman returns to her Kansas hometown and struggles to find connection after a family loss. She discovers an unlikely community that helps her embrace her true self.

9. Winning Time (2 seasons)
This drama follows the rise of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1980s and the birth of “Showtime” basketball. It dives into famous players’ larger-than-life personalities, players like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abul Jabaar, and Larry Bird, among others.   

Hulu

10. High Fidelity (1 season)
This show is based on an excellent Nick Hornsby novel and a great movie starring John Cusack and Jack Black. In all three, a record store owner revisits their past relationships through their passion for music. The show Hulu stars Zoë Kravitz 

11. My So-Called Life (1 season)
This coming-of-age classic explores the life of a teenage girl as she deals with school, first love, and complicated friendships. It captures the messy emotions of adolescence with honesty and depth and is the on-screen debut of both Claire Danes and Jared Leto.

12. Pen15 (2 seasons)
Two adult comedians play their middle-school selves among real child actors. The awkward, hilarious series highlights the painfully relatable moments of adolescence of sexual discovery. Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle are the adults playing middle schoolers.

13. The Office (U.K. version) (2 seasons)
Ricky Gervais and Martin Freeman star in this cringeworthy comedy and original version of the famous U.S. show starring Steve Carell. This version is set in a mundane office in Slough, England and the show uses dry humor, awkward silences, and to reveal the everyday absurdity of work life and office relationships.

Netflix

14. The Babysitters Club (2 seasons)
A group of middle-school girls starts a babysitting business while navigating friendships and growing up. The series is a warm, modern update of the beloved book series.

15. Beef (1 season)
After a road rage incident, two strangers (Steven Yeun and Ali Wong) become entangled in an escalating feud. Their anger drives reckless choices that threaten to unravel their entire lives.

16. Glow (2 seasons)
A struggling actress joins a women’s wrestling TV show in the 1980s and finds unexpected empowerment. The series blends humor, drama, and glittery costumes with real struggles behind the scenes. Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, and Marc Maron star in this show. 

17. Maid (1 season)
A young mother (Margaret Qualley) escapes an abusive relationship and takes on housecleaning work to build a better life for her daughter. The show is a very honest look at poverty in the United States. 

18. The Queen’s Gambit (1 season)
An orphaned chess prodigy rises to fame while battling addiction and loneliness. The drama beautifully portrays her genius and the price of obsession. This show stars Anya Taylor-Joy