But sometimes you're after something that doesn't take up as much commitment as a TV series, but yet you crave something that will distract you for longer than a movie.
Well, luckily those crafty studio executives have a solution for your media hungry needs: the mini-series.
A mini-series is pretty much just a short, one season TV show with no later seasons continuing the same story with the same characters.
So, what mini-series have you watched that deserve a little more love from others?
Tell us all about your favourite mini-series in the comments, and your submission could be featured in a future BuzzFeed Community post!