This week is a celebration of the art of adaptation on Netflix, with a lineup that prominently features series based on beloved novels and manga. From classic gothic literature to modern Japanese comics, these shows demonstrate the power of bringing stories from the page to the screen.
Leading the charge is the third season of Alice in Borderland. This global hit is a testament to the brilliant source material, the manga of the same name by Haro Aso. The series has been praised for its faithful yet dynamic adaptation of Aso’s thrilling and imaginative world.
The literary legacy of author Anne Rice is honored in the second season of Interview With The Vampire, which arrives on September 30. The series is an acclaimed adaptation of her iconic Vampire Chronicles, capturing the dark romance, philosophical depth, and gothic atmosphere that made her novels timeless classics.
While not a direct adaptation, the six-part Spanish thriller Angela is based on the British series Angela Black, showcasing the process of adapting a story from one culture and language to another.
These adaptations are joined by House of Guinness, a new original series from the creators of Peaky Blinders that, while not based on a book, has the feel of a sprawling historical novel. And the reality hit Love is Blind (Season 9 premiering October 1) continues to write its own unique, unscripted stories of modern love.