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2 days ago · The best TV shows based on books have a lasting appeal as an ever-evolving art form. By skillfully blending elements from their literary counterparts with innovative theatrical storytelling, these series expand the horizons of what can be achieved on the small screen.
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- The Handmaid's Tale (2017-) Based on the book by Margaret Atwood. O-T Fagbenle , Joseph Fiennes , Alexis Bledel , Elisabeth Moss , Amanda Brugel , Bradley Whitford , Max Minghella , Ann Dowd , Samira Wiley , Madeline Brewer , Yvonne Strahovski.
- Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018-2023) Based on the novels by Tom Clancy. John Krasinski , Wendell Pierce , Abbie Cornish , Ali Suliman , Dina Shihabi , John Hoogenakker , Noomi Rapace , Jordi Molla , Francisco Denis , Cristina Umaña.
- Sherlock (2010-2017) Based on the series of novels by Arthur Conan Doyle. Martin Freeman , Benedict Cumberbatch , Rupert Graves. Seasons 4 Streaming Service(s)
- You (2018-2024) Based on the books by Caroline Kepnes. Elizabeth Lail , Michaela McManus , Ambyr Childers , Victoria Pedretti , Luca Padovan , Scott Speedman , Travis Van Winkle , Penn Badgley , Jenna Ortega , Shay Mitchell.
Jun 13, 2023 · When it comes to television, some of the best ideas are based on the pages from beloved books. Whether it’s fantasy, horror, romance, or YA, the genres and ideas are boundless, but not every...
- Daniel Fienberg (@Thefienprint), The Hollywood Reporter
- Joyce Eng (@Joyceeng61), TVGuide.com
- Liz Shannon Miller (@Lizlet), IndieWire
- Alan Sepinwall (@Sepinwall), Uproxx
- Erik Adams (@Erikmadams), A.V. Club
- April Neale (@Aprilmac), Monsters & Critics
- Todd Vanderwerff (@Tvoti), Vox
- Tim Surette (@Timsurette), TV.com
- Ben Travers (@Benttravers), IndieWire
- A: “The Americans”
OK, I listed like 50 answers for last week’s Guest Stars questionand I’m determined not to cheat this week! Kinda. The answer is “Friday Night Lights,” but I acknowledge that there are caveats, because the NBC TV series was based on the feature film, which was based on Buzz Bissinger’s book, so is the show based on a book or based on a movie? Well,...
“Homicide: Life on the Street”: My feelings about book-to-TV adaptation change on a case-by-case basis, but I’m usually satisfied if the shows maintain the spirit of the books while still doing their own thing. I never expect them to have a slavish devotion to their respective books, and it’d be wrong to, with the constraints and freedom of each me...
There are at least two upcoming adaptations I could sing the praises of, but alas I, as well as other critics, remain under embargo. That said, I’m sure I’m not the only one responding to this query who will make similar allusions, and if you’re reading this, you can probably guess what I’m referring to. That said, “Game of Thrones” deserves a lot ...
It has to be “Roots,” doesn’t it? TV has done some remarkable adaptations over the years in the miniseries category — I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve rewatched “Lonesome Dove,” “From the Earth to the Moon,” and “Band of Brothers” — as well as ongoing series like “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “Friday Night Lights,” and “Game of Thrones...
What is it about Hannibal Lecter that’s made so many masters of cinematic suspense cast him as a predatory player in their cat-and-mouse games? He’s a great villain, but a better case study, and Bryan Fuller spent three mesmerizing seasons poking around the rooms of the good doctor’s memory palace on “Hannibal.” There’s an interiority to psychologi...
Best adaptation? Going back in the time machine again, for me it was and is “I, Claudius,” where I think I saw the first boob on TV when I was a kid. Before “The Sopranos,” “The Wire,” “The Borgias,” “The Tudors,” there was this Machiavellian viperous lot! Derek Jacobi was the lead Claudius, John Hurt was genius as Caligula and Sian Phillips – an a...
There are so many potential answers to this question — and so many more just around the corner. Do I go with the searing emotionalism of “The Leftovers”? The epic sweep of “Game of Thrones”? The arch self-referential fun of “The Magicians”? The dark, brooding passion of “Hannibal”? The fact that I loved “Little House on the Prairie” the mostwhen I ...
Sorry to be boring, but the answer here is “Game of Thrones.” And if you’ve ever read the books, you know why. There was no way the books could be effectively adapted into a television show and yet here we are, watching dragons char people alive. Thank you, HBO’s deep pockets!
Two of my three favorite shows of all time were based on books, and since Daniel Fienberg already invoked Leslie Knope’s affirmation for “Friday Night Lights” in his answer, I’ll go with “The Leftovers.” What’s important to remember about Damon Lindelof’s HBO drama series (set to start its final season on April 16) is that it’s not justDamon Lindel...
Other contenders: “American Crime,” “Desus & Mero,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (one vote each) *In the case of streaming, the show must have premiered in the past month. Stay on top of the latest film and TV news! Sign up for our email newsletters here.
Oct 22, 2021 · Movie vs. TV Show. Fiction books not only have a built-in fan base, but they also have all of their characters and storylines fully developed. But the biggest reason to turn a book into a TV show is that books easily translate to an episodic TV format. While plenty of books do get made into movies, there’s an inherent problem in doing so.
Feb 27, 2019 · You Can't Watch Too Much TV If It's Literary TV. By Emily Temple. February 27, 2019. I don’t know about you, but a lot of my favorite television shows used to be books. By now, it’s a cliché (and definitely unnecessary) to point out how often great movies and television shows are based on literary properties, but I have to point it out to ...
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Jul 30, 2024 · With adaptations moving consistently to television instead of film, IndieWire ranks some of the best book-inspired TV series of past 20 years.
