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“#Books That Deserve Another Shot On TV<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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Possibly more than we realize, many TV shows are based on books.<\/p>\n

Often the same books get readapted over and over again as new TV shows — think of how many TV series<\/a> Sherlock Holmes alone spawned.<\/p>\n

It’s a good thing because far too often the TV adaptation can’t measure up to the books, isn’t given enough time to find an audience, or could benefit from an update.<\/p>\n

\n \"Books<\/img>\n<\/div>\n

Based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song Of Ice And Fire series, Game<\/a> of Thrones was a mega-hit but ended its run as one of TV’s greatest disapp<\/a>ointments.<\/p>\n

Why did the series crash and burn like King’s Landing on Game of Throne Season 8 Episode 5?<\/p>\n

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\"GOT<\/img><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n In general<\/a>, the more faithful Game of Thrones was to the books, the better the TV series was. You can easily see this from the unevenness of Game of Thrones Season 2.<\/p>\n

Tyrion’s storyline as the acting Hand of the King in charge of defending King’s Landing from Stannis Baratheon’s forces adhered closely to the novels and was the best of the season.<\/p>\n

Jon and Dany’s storylines beyond the Wall and in Qarth were not so faithfully depicted, and they were major misfires.<\/p>\n

Once the TV series went past the events of the published material, it kept declining in quality all to way to the trainwreck of a series finale known as Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 6.<\/p>\n

\n \"Prisoner<\/img>\n<\/div>\n

It’s early to be talking about a remake, especially with a prequel series in development, but the A Song Of Ice And Fire novels should get another television adaptation someday.<\/p>\n

The characters and the fans deserve a better TV show than what we received.<\/p>\n

Hopefully, the remake will happen after all the novels are published, so whoever adapts them has a clear and full picture of the story.<\/p>\n

Moreso, whoever remakes it needs to understand the characters and the themes of the story, as failing to do so why was a large reason why Game of Thrones ultimately failed.<\/p>\n

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\"Darkly<\/img><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n Like Game of Thrones, Dexter was a TV series based on a series of books that weren’t all published at the time the TV series began and finished airing. Before Dexter premiered, only the first two Dexter books were published.<\/p>\n

Dexter Season 1 was largely based on the first Dexter novel. The subsequent seasons did not follow the books.<\/p>\n

This did not harm Dexter as much as not following the books harmed Game of Thrones.<\/p>\n

Dexter Season 2 showed the TV series could stand on its own. John Lithgow’s stint as Arthur Mitchell on Dexter Season 4 elevated the show.<\/p>\n

\n \"Arthur<\/img>\n<\/div>\n

Despite the highs of the TV series, Dexter is mostly remembered for the lows, especially its infamous series finale (Dexter Season 8 Episode 12), where the title character becomes a lumberjack.<\/p>\n

The last Dexter novel was published after the TV series finished, and its ending is very different. Erasing the image of Dexter as a lumberjack is a enough of a reason for Dexter to get a do-over.<\/p>\n

True Blood was based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris.<\/p>\n

It’s another example of the books being much better than the show.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\"Dead<\/img><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n True Blood Season 1 did a good job of staying true to the books. True Blood Season 2 went off the rails, and the series didn’t recover.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The TV series didn’t delve enough into the mystery aspect of the series. The vampire politics were different.<\/p>\n

The TV series didn’t even try to capture the books’ sense of humor.<\/p>\n

The only good adaptational change was keeping Lafayette alive.<\/p>\n

\n \"Sookie<\/img>\n<\/div>\n

All the other characters were screwed. Sookie was more likable in the books. Sam’s backstory was mutilated. Important characters like Quinn were completely omitted. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Then there’s the awful depiction of fairies. Instead of bringing the drama like their book counterparts, True Blood’s fairies were jokes.<\/p>\n

The complete disregard of the fairy lore the books set up and making Sookie’s telepathy a fairy power contributed to the nonsense.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If The Southern Vampire Mysteries ever does get another TV adaptation, there’s a lot of material to be mined from the books that will prevent it from being a retread.<\/p>\n

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\"Midnight<\/img><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n Another TV adaptation of a Charlaine Harris series that did not fare well was Midnight, Texas.<\/p>\n

The premise is the eponymous town is a haven for psychics, vampires, and others with connections to the supernatural.<\/p>\n

It only ran for two seasons. Some found it be a worse, more PG knock-off of True Blood. Others found it fun and charming.<\/p>\n

It should get another adaptation because there are more stories to be had with its premise and its characters.<\/p>\n

\n \"Angel<\/img>\n<\/div>\n

Preferably it would happen on cable or a streaming service to prevent a repeat of network TV limiting its potential. \u00a0<\/p>\n

If you’re more interested in mobsters than in vampires, The Last Don (authored by Mario Puzo of The Godfather fame) seems ripe for another adaptation.<\/p>\n

The Last Don is a story about how a blood feud between cousins threatens the Clericuzo Family’s plan to go legitimate (and that’s a very simplified summary).\u00a0<\/p>\n

It aired as a TV miniseries in 1997 and spawned a sequel for the following year.<\/p>\n

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\"The<\/img><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n It’s a novel whose adaptation would benefit from a longer runtime as opposed to cramming the entire story into three parts aired over three nights.<\/p>\n

It would also benefit from being created in a post The Sopranos world.<\/p>\n

The Last Don touches upon a lot of psychological issues.<\/p>\n

If a second TV adaptation allowed itself to delve deep into those topics with as much care as The Sopranos did, it could be better than the novel.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\"The<\/img><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n Over to you, TV Fanatics!<\/p>\n

What other previously adapted books deserve another TV adaptation?<\/p>\n

Or did you really enjoy the versions we’ve already noted above?<\/p>\n

Hit the comments below.<\/p>\n

Becca Newton<\/b> is a staff writer for TV Fanatic.\n<\/div>\n

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