Every HBO Miniseries Ranked Worst To Best
9. John Adams (2008)
John Adams is at once a messy political drama, an epic history lesson about the Founding Fathers of America, and a troubling romance. It stars a never-better Paul Giamatti in the central role, alongside Laura Linney, who wows as Adams' loyal but troubled wife.
With a stunning aesthetic and striking detail, the show maneuvers through John Adams' political career, his personal life, and his role in the founding of the United States. It's both seamlessly directed and riddled with tension, and covers a period of nearly sixty years with little in the way of a hiccup.
John Adams remains the most award-winning miniseries in history, winning thirteen Emmys in 2008.