I watched 23 TV shows based on books this year, some brilliant, some baffling, and a few that made me question all my life choices (looking at you, cancellations). From epic fantasy finally finding its footing to adaptations that somehow outshone stories I already loved, this list breaks down the 5 shows that truly stuck with me… and yes, I will roast the ones I love.
Butterfly isn’t just another espionage drama—it’s a tense, fast-paced spy thriller with a surprising emotional core. Daniel Dae Kim stars in a tense father–daughter spy story. From brutal action sequences to shocking twists, here’s our full review of Season 1.
The Rainmaker pilot might not reinvent the legal drama wheel, but it’s fun, twisty, and carries that easy, breezy energy of old-school TV courtroom shows. With a scrappy underdog team and John Slattery chewing scenery, this adaptation could be your next binge-worthy guilty pleasure.
So, now that Ironheart has wrapped its six-episode season, I’ve had some of time to sit with it, and I’ve got thoughts. The first half had me cautiously optimistic. It wasn’t perfect, but it had charm, a unique point of view, and Dominique Thorne completely holding it down as Riri Williams. It felt like Marvel … Continue reading Ironheart (Season Review) | Magic, Metal, and a Messy Gray Hero
The Old Guard 2 opens with a bang and dives deep into immortal lore, but between retcons, sidelined characters, and a bold cliffhanger, this sequel might leave you more curious than satisfied. If you’re wondering whether it was worth the wait, read on.
Alita: Battle Angel dazzles with visuals and action, but struggles to connect emotionally. A promising cyberpunk world with underdeveloped depth, entertaining, but leaves you wanting more.
Marvel’s Ironheart kicks off with three episodes that mix grounded storytelling, surprising emotional depth, and some questionable plot logic. It’s not perfect, but Riri Williams is compelling enough to keep watching, and her AI is…different. Dive into my full thoughts on this tech-meets-trauma premiere.
If you thought Invincible couldn’t get any more intense, Season 3 just proved you wrong. Higher stakes, deeper moral dilemmas, and action sequences so brutal they’ll be burned into your brain. Mark is evolving, but so are his enemies. And that finale? Absolutely unhinged.
Invincible Season 3 is off to a thrilling start, diving headfirst into Mark’s moral dilemmas and Cecil’s ruthless pragmatism. With faster pacing, deeper character work, and brutal action, this season asks: Can you be the good guy and save the world? My full review is live, don’t miss it!
Season 2 begins by highlighting just how shocking Jin-woo's transformation has been. The confidence, the strength—it's a far cry from the timid hunter we once knew. Even his sister is amazed. Add in Igris’s triumphant return and the comedic timing of Jin-woo’s raid plan backfiring, and you’ve got a premiere that’s emotional, thrilling, and hilarious all at once.
Worn Out Spines 