When a story is really good and deserves to be retold, we see introduction of movie remakes, book adaptations and also cross overs between film and television. And we have seen that happen in the last couple of years. Hannibal was perhaps one of the first movies that were turned in a TV show. TV shows based on movies have since become a popular phenomenon.
TV Shows Based on Movies
With TV shows increasingly becoming movie-like and action-packed, movies being made into TV shows have seen a clear boost in the last couple of years. Here are some of the movies turned into TV Series in 2017 that are totally worth watching.
1. Hannibal
Hannibal the series is based on the 2001 American crime thriller film adapted from the novel of the same name by Thomas Harris. The show explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers. The show was aired on NBC during 2013-2015.
2. Snatch
Snatch is a British/American television series based on the film of the same name. It is about a group of up-and-coming hustlers who stumble upon a truck-load of stolen gold bullion are suddenly thrust into the high-stakes world of organized crime.
Luke Pasqualino, Rupert Grint, Lucien Laviscount starr in this Action-Drama created by Alex De Rakoff that airs on Crackle.
3. Taken
Taken is another action-drama, this one is based on the Taken film trilogy, starring Liam Neeson. In the TV series, former CIA agent Bryan Mills deals with a personal tragedy that shakes his world, he fights to overcome the incident and exact revenge.
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Clive Standen, Gaius Charles, Brooklyn Sudano essay prominent roles in this new TV show on NBC, developed by Alexander Cary.
4. Fargo
Fargo is an American anthology black comedy–crime drama television series based on the film of the same name. It follows the lives of a couple, Ray Stussy and Nikki Swango ,who, after unsuccessfully trying to rob Ray’s brother Emmit , become involved in a double murder case, including an old man with a mysterious past whose stepdaughter Gloria Burgle is a policewoman. Watch Fargo on Colors Infinity.
5. Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction is a show that looks at the powerful clashes between predators and their prey and delves into some of the most lethal encounters when the two forces clash against each other. It is based on the movie of the same name where a married lawyer, gets into an extra-marital affair with his colleague Alex. She gets obsessed with him and tries to sabotage his married life. Originally aired on TV One, the series is now available on Netflix.
Which of the TV shows based on movies do you like the most? Tell us which movie would you like to see turned into TV shows?
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