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Brideshead Revisited was a 1981 British television adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s novel, created by Derek Granger and starring Jeremy Irons and Anthony Andrews. Produced by Granada Television for ITV, the serial received recognition as one of the top 100 television programs of all time according to Ti...

Shahrzad is a television series based on the life of Shirin Ebadi’s grandmother, exploring political and personal events in Iran during the 1953 coup. The show delves into themes of family loyalty, resistance, and the impact of political upheaval. Featuring Iranian actors and utilizing dubbed versio...

Utopia is a British television series examining societal control through a complex dystopian narrative. Adapted from an earlier graphic novel project, it presents a politically charged thriller centered on a group investigating government conspiracies. The show’s intelligent plot and psychological d...

My Brilliant Friend is a television adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s acclaimed Neapolitan Novels. The series explores the intense friendship between two young women, Lila and Elena, growing up in post-war Naples during the 1950s and 60s. It offers a nuanced portrayal of female relationships and social...

Three Kingdoms is a 2010 Chinese television drama adapting the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel. The series covers events from the late Eastern Han dynasty through the Three Kingdoms period. Production involved five years of preparation and commenced in 2008, with a budget exceeding 160 million y...

Ripley is a psychological thriller miniseries adapting Patricia Highsmith’s *The Talented Mr. Ripley*. Andrew Scott portrays Tom Ripley alongside Dakota Fanning and Johnny Flynn in this eight-episode story, marking the first time the novel has been adapted into a multi-part format. The series explor...

Scarlet Heart is a Chinese television drama adapting Tong Hua’s novel *Bu Bu Jing Xin*. The series explores the complex relationships within the Imperial Palace of the People's Republic of China during the late Ming Dynasty. It centers on Prince Gu’s journey navigating court politics and romantic en...

Lessons in Chemistry is a television series adapted from Bonnie Garmus’ novel. The story follows Elizabeth Zott, a chemist navigating the challenges of being a woman in science and later, a pioneering figure on a popular cooking program during the 1950s. It explores themes of gender inequality and u...

Addicted is a 2016 Chinese streaming television series centering on the developing relationship between sixteen-year-old boys Bai Luoyin and Gu Hai. The show initially aired for three episodes weekly from January 29, 2016 until February 23, 2016, before being halted by authorities due to its LGBTQ t...

Parade’s End is a five-part television adaptation of Ford Madox Ford's novel cycle. The series, directed by Susanna White and written by Tom Stoppard, features Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall as Christopher and Sylvia Tietjens within a cast of notable actors. It premiered in 2012 and was subse...

Mr. Mercedes is a crime drama based on Stephen King’s novels, featuring Brendan Gleeson as Bill Hodges. The series developed by David E. Kelley ran for three seasons from 2017 to 2019, comprising thirty episodes in total. It was initially broadcast on Audience and concluded its run in November 2019.

Agatha Christie's Marple is a British television series adapted from works by Agatha Christie. Geraldine McEwan starred in the initial three seasons, followed by Julia McKenzie from season four. The show deviates significantly from Christie’s original stories, notably through the addition of Miss Ma...

A Young Doctor's Notebook is a British television program adapted from Mikhail Bulgakov’s short stories. It depicts the experiences of a young doctor working in Russia during the turbulent years of the early 20th century, specifically 1917-1918 and 1919-1920 amidst the revolutions and civil war. Jon...

The Sandman is a Netflix television adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s comic book series. It centers on Dream, also known as Morpheus, and explores his role as a powerful being within a fantastical realm. The show features Tom Sturridge as the lead with an ensemble cast including Boyd Holbrook and Vivienne...

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a fantasy drama series serving as a prequel to *Game of Thrones*. Based on George R.R. Martin’s *Tales of Dunk and Egg* novellas, it follows Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall and his squire, Aegon Targaryen, in medieval Westeros. The show adapts the initial story from *The...

Yo compro esa mujer is a Mexican adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo.” This 1990s telenovela, created by Televisa, explores themes of revenge and redemption through a richly detailed historical narrative set in Mexico. It's notable for its dramatic storyline and significant cul...

She Was Pretty is a South Korean television drama adapted from a webtoon of the same name. The series follows a wealthy man who undergoes plastic surgery to return to his hometown and the young woman who discovers his secret identity. Starring Hwang Jung-eum and Park Seo-joon, it explores themes of...

Liar Game is a South Korean television series based on Shinobu Kaitani’s manga. The show centers around a high-stakes game of deception where participants are manipulated for immense wealth. It’s notable for its intricate psychological plot and suspenseful pacing. The drama primarily targets viewers...

Sanditon is a British drama series based on an incomplete novel by Jane Austen. The show depicts the early development of a coastal town in the Regency period, focusing on a young woman’s experiences within this emerging resort community. It stars Rose Williams and features supporting cast members i...

Kızım is a Turkish television series adapted from the 2016 South Korean drama *My Fair Lady*. It premiered in September 2018 and ran weekly until May 2019, airing at 8 pm on Fridays. The show’s narrative was inspired by its original source material.

3 Body Problem is a science fiction television series adapting Liu Cixin’s novel. It explores humanity's response to an alien civilization threatening Earth, utilizing complex gravitational physics. The show centers on scientists and investigators across different time periods investigating this exi...

The Princess Weiyoung is a 2016 Chinese television drama based on Qin Jian’s novel. It depicts the events surrounding Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei and Empress Dowager Feng's rule, featuring Tiffany Tang and other cast members. The series broadcast across Dragon TV and Beijing TV during November-...

İstanbullu Gelin is a Turkish television series produced by O3 Medya that premiered in 2017 and concluded in 2019. Adapted from Dr. Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu’s novel *Hayata Dön*, the show follows storylines similar to those explored in the series *Kırmızı Oda*. Melisa Sözen and Ahsen Eroğlu portrayed a...

Alex Rider is a television drama series based on Anthony Horowitz’s novels. It centers on Otto Farrant as a teenager recruited by MI6 to undertake dangerous covert operations. This Amazon Original production showcases British storytelling and offers an espionage thriller experience for fans of the s...

Dudaktan Kalbe is a Turkish television drama series adapting Reşat Nuri Güntekin’s novel. The show explores themes of family relationships, societal expectations, and romantic entanglements within a historical setting in Turkey. It's notable for its reimagining of the original story, particularly th...

A Gentleman in Moscow is a historical drama television adaptation of Amor Towles’ novel. Ewan McGregor portrays Count Alexander Rostov within the confines of the Hotel Metropol in Moscow following his imprisonment. The series debuted on Paramount+ in March 2024, with Ben Vanstone serving as writer a...

Cheese in the Trap is a South Korean television series adapted from a popular webtoon. It aired on tvN for sixteen episodes between January and March of 2016, featuring a cast including Park Hae-jin and Kim Go-eun. The show was based on the existing Naver Webtoon storyline, with an altered ending du...

It: Welcome to Derry is an American horror television series adapting Stephen King’s *It*. Developed by those involved in the preceding film adaptations, the show features a substantial cast led by Bill Skarsgård reprising his role as Pennywise. The series functions as a prequel exploring events wit...

The Summer I Turned Pretty is a television series adapting Jenny Han’s popular novels. It follows Belly Conklin as she navigates evolving relationships with brothers Conrad and Jeremiah during one transformative summer. The show explores typical teenage experiences of romance and self-discovery appe...