10 best TV series based on books
Books are a great source of inspiration for a series. Here are the best TV series based on books and novels!
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1. Defending Jacob.
Protecting Jacob has been praised as a crime drama miniseries on Apple TV +. The series is based on the book of the same name by William Landay and follows the Boston assistant district attorney and his family when their teenage son is accused of murder.
2. Good signs.
Although Good Omens was a miniseries, it was well-received by the public and received an 8.1 rating on IMDb. Whether you're a fan of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's original romance, the series is still a good one.
3. The Discovery of the Witches.
The Discovery of Witches series of novels by Deborah Harkness is a 3-book series with several companion novels. The book tells the story of a young woman who, through an ancient book, discovers that she is a witch. She soon meets and falls in love with a vampire who also needs a book.
4. In Search of Alaska.
The book and TV series follows a teenage boy seeking meaning in his life. He sits on the Internet, makes a friendly company, and even falls in love. A sudden tragedy makes him and his friends come to terms with what happened. The show embraces the emotions, grief, friendship, and youthful love for which the book is well known and loved.
5. Sharp Objects.
The psychological thriller miniseries Sharp Objects originates from the novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn. The series fully engages fans with its dark portrayal of a murder tied to the protagonist's dark past.
6. The Handmaid's Tale.
Many people know that The Handmaid's Tale is based on a book. The book, like the series, is about a dystopian world in which only a few women can have children.
7. The Witcher.
Most people who are not in the know don't even realize that The Witcher is based on books and not a lot of video games. The series follows a monster hunter who quickly discovers that humans can be worse than the terrible monsters he fights.
8. Big Little Lies.
Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies is just one book, but somehow David E. Kelly has managed to turn one book into two amazing seasons. The cast is great for the most part, with only a few minor tweaks to the TV adaptation.
9. The Ghost of the Hill House.
The Ghost of the Hill House was adapted from the novel of the same name by author Shirley Jackson. The series does not exactly repeat the book, it creates a kind of narrative based on a couple of characters.
10. Game of Thrones.
What would this list be without Game of Thrones? The series has come to an end, but the best part is that the books are still waiting.
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