Reviews of television/streaming series based on, inspired by, or featuring a character from previously published written work (book, graphic novel, play, articles, etc.).
This six-part psychological thriller hails from Germany and is based on a successful eponymous novel by Romy Hausmann. The TV miniseries adaptation was written and directed by Julian Pörksen and Isabel Kleefeld, and stars Kim Riedle, Haley Louise Jones, Naila Schuberth (Bird Box: Barcelona), Hans Löw (I'm Your Man), Julika Jenkins (Dark), Justus von Dohnányi … Continue reading Dear Child (TV Miniseries Review) | Survivors > Perpetrator
Rafe Judkins (Creators) & Robert Jordan (Novels) CAST Rosamund PikeDaniel Henney Madeleine MaddenZoë RobinsJosh StradowskiMarcus RutherfordDónal FinnCeara Coveney Review There were elements of season one - changes - that I didn't mind at all, but in this three-episode season premiere these changes seemed a bit pointless, at least so far. I'm mostly referring to Moiraine's … Continue reading The Wheel of Time (Season 2) | Premiere Review
Growing up Manga and animes had a bigger part in my life than books ever did. As I mentioned when the official trailer was released, I was very aware of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece but did not get into it. I never imagined this would ever be adapted but I'm glad. Matt Owens and Steven … Continue reading One Piece 2023 TV Series (Season Review) | A Ship Full of Dreamers
A former Navy SEAL officer investigates why his entire platoon was ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission.
Writer: B.E. Jones (Novel), Marnie Dickens Director: So Yong Kim Stars: Jenna Coleman, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ashley Benson, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Jake Anton. I've rarely seen a song that represents a movie or series as well as this one does. It's a double-edged sword because on the one hand, the song gives a clear idea of … Continue reading Wilderness (TV Series) | Trailer
A former warrior now turned monk, tells the story of how Arthur became the lord of war despite the illegitimacy of his throne.
Writer: Kelly Marcel (Showrunner), Victor LaValle (Novel) Director: Melina Matsoukas Stars: LaKeith Stanfield, Adina Porter, Clark Backo, Samuel T. Herring I kind of want to see this for the cast but at the same time, I'm not really into horror. Premiere September 8th on Apple TV+
CAST Jaden MichaelConstance ZimmerAdrian GreensmithAbby CorriganSage LinderBrian Altemus Review Harlan Coben has a special place in my heart because he was one of the authors someone I lost often read. So even though I have yet to read one of his books, whenever a book is adapted I'm always curious. I don't know much about … Continue reading Harlan Coben’s Shelter | Premiere Review
https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/762863690954457088/dear-child-review Writer: Isabel Kleefeld, Julian Pörksen (Showrunners), Romy Hausmann (Novel) Director: Isabel Kleefeld, Julian Pörksen Stars: Haley Louise Jones, Naila Schuberth, Julika Jenkins, Sammy Schrein, Hans Löw, Kim Riedle The series premieres September 7th on Netflix
I like police procedurals and it turns out that Will Trent had a pretty good pedigree from the get-go from creators Liz Heldens (The Passage, Friday Night Lights), Daniel T. Thomsen (Batwoman, Westworld, Once Upon a Time), and the writer of the novels the show is inspired by Karin Slaughter.Ramón Rodríguez (The One and Only … Continue reading Will Trent (S1 review) | A Cop Drama with Strong Characters
Worn Out Spines 