In 2003, Miller appeared in the BBC modernisation of "The Canterbury Tales" in the episode "The Pardoner's Tale" and had a starring role as Lord Byron in the television film "Byron". He then starred alongside Ray Liotta in the CBS drama "Smith". However, the show was canceled after only seven episodes. Miller was then cast as the titular character in the legal comedy-drama "Eli Stone". The show ran for two seasons on ABC and he received a Satellite Award nomination for Best Actor. He then starred in the BBC costume drama "Emma" as George Knightley.