When it comes to television, some of the best ideas are based on pages from beloved books. Whether it’s fantasy, horror, romance, or YA, the genres and ideas are limitless, but not every adaptation is built the same.
Some shows succeed at the ideas and even improve upon the stories introduced in the novels, while others seem to twist and butcher them into something almost unrecognizable. Below, we break down a list of some of the best and worst book-to-TV adaptations, but we also want to hear from you. What is your favorite and least favorite adaptation? Sound off in the comments below and happy reading and viewing!