5 Newly Released TV shows that are based on books
Need new TV Shows to add to your To Watch List? Here is a list of TV Shows released in 2020 that were inspired by books and graphic novels.
1. THE OUTSIDER
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror fiction, Suspense, Crime Fiction
Based on: The Outsider by Stephan King
Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, The Outsider follows a police detective, Ralph Anderson who sets out to investigate the mutilated body of 11-year-old Frankie Peterson found in the Georgia woods. The mysterious circumstances surrounding this horrifying murder leads Ralph, still grieving the recent death of his own son, to bring in unorthodox private investigator Holly Gibney, whose unique abilities he hopes will help explain the murder.
Watch this if you liked: Dark, Awake, Castle Rock
2. LOCKE AND KEY
Genre: Drama, Supernatural Horror
Based on: Locke and Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez
Based on the best-selling graphic novel, Locke and Key is a coming-of-age mystery about the unbreakable familial bond. Locke and Key follows the lives of the Locke siblings, who move into Keyhouse, their ancestral home, after the death of their father. The siblings discover that the house is full of magical keys that give them unique powers and abilities.
Watch this if you liked: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
3. HIGH FIDELITY
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama
Based on: High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
Based on the British Novel and inspired by the film of the same name, the series High Fidelity revolves around the life of Rob Brooks, a female record store owner in the gentrified neighborhood of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Rob revisits her past relationships through music and pop culture, to gain an understanding about the failure of her past relationships, she comes to the realization that she may have to face some harsh realities, if she wants to truly sort out her life.
Watch this if you liked: High Fidelity (movie), What Men Want
4. I AM NOT OK WITH THIS
Genre: Comedy-Drama
Based on: I Am Not Okay with this by Charles Forsman
Based on the best-selling graphic novel, I Am Not Ok with This is a coming of age Comedy-Drama that explores the life of a teenager who is dealing with the complexities of high school, family life, her budding sexuality as well as dealing with her newfound mysterious superpowers.
Watch this if you liked: The End of the F***ing World, Stranger Things, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
5. LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE
Genre: Drama, Domestic Fiction
Based on: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Based the bestseller book, Little Fires Everywhere follows the intertwined fates of the outwardly perfect Richardson family and an enigmatic mother and daughter duo, who are brought together through their children. The story explores the burden carried by secrets, the nature of art and identity, the ferocious pull of motherhood and the danger in believing that following the rules can avert disaster.
Watch this if you liked: Gilmore Girls, Riverdale, How to Get Away with Murder
