![]() The Powers That Be took a gigantic risk returning for a second season after the source material had already been exhausted, but the eight-part follow-up proved itself to be a worthwhile (and harrowing) exploration of repressed trauma. Told in eight installments that ran as short as 18 minutes, Season 1 told the complete story of James (Alex Lawther), a self-described psychopath on the verge of realizing his true potential, and Alyssa (Jessica Barden), a fellow teen who lured him into a bit of GTA that rapidly segued into a series of audacious capers… and sobering realizations. ![]() ( Buy the book at Amazon, Walmart)Ĭharlie Covell’s adaptation of the beloved graphic novel remains one of Netflix’s most satisfying binges. Plus, it ushered into the spotlight Marlo Kelly, whose portrayal of troubled bad girl Beth turned us into her personal pep squad. But it was, in fact, as complex as adolescence - midnight-dark and jagged enough to draw blood. A show about cheerleaders eager to reach the top of the pyramid, literally as well as metaphorically, may not sound terribly deep. ![]() We were gutted when USA Network didn’t order a second season of the moody 2019 drama that it had ripped from the pages of Megan Abbott’s 2012 novel - and not just because it left us with a helluva cliffhanger, either. Plus, in Antony Starr’s Homelander, we’ve been gifted one of the most compelling, terrifying TV villains in recent memory. Now heading into its fourth season, the superhero satire manages to be gritty, funny, emotional and stunningly raunchy - often in the same episode. With Hollywood awash in comic book and graphic novel adaptations, we thought we knew what to expect from Prime Video’s take on Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s comic series. Welliver is about as great a Harry as one could want, while the supporting characters (played by Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, the late Lance Reddick, Madison Lintz and Mimi Rogers) richly round out Bosch’s world. Seriously, nothing goes for seven-plus seasons on streaming anymore - and yet Titus Welliver’s run as tireless-turned-retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch, the subject of numerous Michael Connelly novels, keeps on keeping on. Bosch/Bosch: Legacy (Prime Video and Freevee).The best part? The show’s short, seven-episode runs always left us craving more. It was thrilling to watch its central murder mystery unfold, as the core group of women bobbed and weaved in the bright Monterey sun in order to keep their secret and avoid getting caught. (If you sign up for a service through our links, TVLine may earn a commission.)īased on the novel by Liane Moriarty, the two-season HBO series boasted an impressive cast (Nicole Kidman! Reese Witherspoon!) that beautifully sold the story’s heightened drama and GIF-worthy bits. To all the Game of Thrones, Gossip Girl and Orange Is the New Black fans out there, we see you! Unfortunately, this list would be never-ending if we didn’t at least limit it to shows that have premiered within the last 10 years.Īnd if you want to read some of the books that these hit shows are based on, don’t worry: We’ve included shopping links to Amazon and Walmart for easy access to all the titles.Īfter you read it (and possibly weep), make sure to hit the comments with your favorite recent book-to-TV adaptations. We have rounded up 20 of the best shows from the last decade that were adapted from books. With The Power - the new science fiction drama series based on Naomi Alderman’s novel of the same name - slated to premiere on Prime Video Friday, the TVLine team felt it was perfect to conjure up a list of the top TV programs based on books. ![]() Whether you love them or hate them, book-to-TV adaptations are here to stay. What do these titles all have in common other than being highly-rated, successful shows? They and many more shows were adapted from bestselling novels within the last decade. ![]()
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