While reading books are more my thing, I’ve surprisingly watched a number of tv shows based on books this year. Here are a few of my faves.
The Shannara Chronicles
💓 Season 1 of The Shannara Chronicles premiered on MTV in January – a surprising choice for a science fiction series. It’s based in the Shannara series by Terry Brooks. I watched along with the series, and loved it, although reviews have been mixed. Still, I’m glad a second season has been ordered.
Luke Cage
💓 Based on the Marvel Comics of the same name, premiered as a Netflix original series this year, and boy was it fast paced and action packed. I binged watched this series over a few days.
The 100
💓 The 100 TV series is based on a series of books by the same name written by Kass Morgan. I’ve watched all 3 seasons, and although Season 3 (2016) wasn’t my fave, I still have thoroughly enjoyed it, and will continue to watch it.
Game of Thrones
💓 Season 6 (2016) is full of so many wtf moments … I couldn’t even stand it!!! I cannot watch this show from week to week – instead, I wait until the season ends and then block out a weekend to sit and watch it ALL. That is the ONLY way to stand the suspense! Yes – a million exclamation points are necessary while discussing this. I have read all the books in A Song of Ice and Fire series, George R.R. Martin, and believe me when I tell you – the TV Show is better or at least not to be missed.
Second Chance
💓 Season 1 of Second Chance premiered on Fox this year (Jan. 2016), and is an interesting futuristic take on the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Not every episode was interesting so I can see why it wasn’t renewed for a 2nd season.
What were your fave book to tv shows or movies? Did you both watch the movie and read the book? Which was better?
Comments
10 responses to “5 Favorite Book to TV Shows #AMonthofFaves2016”
I was not really thrilled with how they presented Shannara but hopefully it will get better. I gave up on the 100 in the middle of season 2. Haven’t read those books.
I stopped watching the 100 after Finn died. He was my favourite character 🙁
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My daughter and I love The 100 but I didn’t realize it was a book series! My bad. Sadly, my TBR pile can’t handle a series at the moment but someday…
@Kim I love The 100 but haven’t read the books either.
Fantastic post — I’ve only heard of one of these (GoT) so I’ve got lots of reading and viewing ahead of me now!
Amanda @ A Bookshelf Monstrosity
Oh duh. I’ve watched Shannara. Couldn’t think of a thing when this topic came up.
Wow…nice list, but unfortunately I haven’t read any of these book nor have I seen the movies for any of them.
Thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My A Month of Faves
I have not read Game of Thrones, but love the series. I also binge watched the first few seasons, but now I can do it one week at a time!
@Susie I thin the GOT TV series is just as good as the books – some seasons are better than the books in my opinion 🙂