Some of the most interesting and epic stories come originally from a book. Even before we got streaming services like Netflix, Hollywood made man
Some of the most interesting and epic stories come originally from a book. Even before we got streaming services like Netflix, Hollywood made many movies that were based on a bestselling book. However, movies and TV shows are now getting released more frequently than ever before, which means that there is a great demand for new scripts that would attract new audiences. Therefore, the witty people from the movie and TV show industry decided to use all popular stories and turn them into great shows.
In this article, we’ll take a look at books that inspired some of the most trending shows on Netflix.
Witcher
The impact that Andrzej Sapowski’s series “The Witcher” had on popular culture went beyond the movie and TV show industry. The books originally served as an inspiration for a three-part video game developed by CD Project Red. The third part of the game, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is considered to be one of the greatest games of all time. So, Netflix decided to use the opportunity and make an ongoing series about Geralt of Rivia played by none other than Man of Steel himself, Henry Cavill. There are 6 books and 15 stories about the famous witcher who was trained from a young age to fight monsters and other evil creatures with the help of his supernatural abilities and potion-making skills.
Shadow and Bone
In 2021 Netflix released a series “Shadow and Bone” based on the book of the same name written by Leigh Bardugo. This young adult fantasy novel revolves around Alina Stark, an orphan from Ravka, a land filled with magic and dark creatures. Alina isn’t aware that she has one of the rarest powers in the entire land, making her the main point of interest for many powerful people.
Locke & Key
The series “Lock & Key” wasn’t based on a novel but rather one of the best comic books of all time. This supernatural horror story revolves around Tyler, Kinsey, and Bode Locke, three siblings whose father is murdered and who decide to move to his old home, the Keyhouse. In there they discover magical keys that unlock many special abilities that help them fight evil forces and discover many family secrets.
The Umbrella Academy
Another series that was based on a popular comic book is The Umbrella Academy. This is a perfect comic book and series for people who enjoy superhero stories but are eager to see something new and interesting. The comics are based on the story of seven orphans that are adopted by a billionaire who is interested in studying their powers but who also turns them into a family.