We know adaptations sometimes don’t have the best rep but prepare yourselves, readers, because a whole lot of your favorite books are becoming TV shows in 2021. Fret not this list of films have some turned into hits on streaming sites. Even one of Stephen King’s books will be adapted! And there are of course YA and graphic-novel-inspired shows coming your way as well as the highly anticipated Gossip Girl reboot.
1. Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Thief – Maurice LeBlanc
A retelling of the classic French story about Arsène Lupin, the world-famous gentleman thief and master of disguise. Release date: Jan. 8 on Netflix.
2. Behind Her Eyes – Sarah Pinborough
A single mother enters a world of twisted mind games when she begins an affair with her psychiatrist boss while secretly befriending his mysterious wife. Release date: Feb. 17 on Netflix.
3. Firefly Lane – Kristin Hannah
Tully and Kate meet as young girls on Firefly Lane and become inseparable friends throughout 30 years of ups and downs. Release date: Feb. 3 on Netflix.
4. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Sinister forces plot against a young soldier after she reveals a magical power that may unite her world. Release date: April 23 on Netflix.
5. Jupiter’s Legacy – Mark Millar and Wilfredo Torres
The super-powered children of superheroes struggle to live up to the legendary feats of their parents. Release date: May 7 on Netflix.
6. Lisey’s Story – Stephen King
Lisey’s Story is an upcoming miniseries based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Stephen King. The series is produced by J. J. Abrams. It is directed by Pablo Larraín and stars Julianne Moore in the title role. Release Date: Summer on Apple TV+.
7. Gossip Girl – Cecily von Ziegesar
Best friends Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen, whose experiences are among those chronicled by the eponymous gossip blogger. The novel series is based on the author’s experiences at Nightingale-Bamford School and on what she heard from friends. As fans would know there is an original series by the same name, but get excited, as there is a readaptation of the book with a new cast and drama. Release date: TBA on HBO Max.
8. Anatomy of a Scandal – Sarah Vaughan
The plot revolves around the marital breakdown experienced by Westminster politician James Whitehouse and his wife Sophie, after the political aide he was having an affair with – Olivia – accuses him of rape. Release date: TBA on Netflix.
9. Nine Perfect Strangers – Liane Moriarty
Nine Perfect Strangers is an upcoming American drama streaming television miniseries based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. Release date: TBA on Hulu.
10. The Pursuit of Love – Nancy Mitford
The trilogy about an upper-class English family in the interwar period focusing on the romantic life of Linda Radlett, as narrated by her cousin, Fanny Logan. Although a comedy, the story has tragic overtones. Release date: TBA on Amazon Prime Video.