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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Ariyon Bakare, ranked

Ariyon Bakare appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell or A Respectable Trade.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 4 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Ariyon Bakare appears. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Poster of the 2015 TV series and cover of the 2004 book
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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Susanna Clarke, 2004
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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Toby Haynes, 2015

In an alternate historical setting, amidst the backdrop of the actual Napoleonic Wars, two men of extraordinary potential shape the course of events. Mr. Norrell, a talented but reclusive magician, and Jonathan Strange, a daring apprentice in the art of spellcasting, harness the power of magic to aid England in its struggle.

A Respectable Trade. Poster of the 1998 TV series and cover of the 1994 book
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A Respectable Trade
Philippa Gregory, 1994
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A Respectable Trade
Suri Krishnamma, 1998

Bristol in 1787. Josiah Cole, a small dockside trader, is prepared to gamble everything to join the big players of the city. But he needs capital and a well-connected wife. Marriage to Frances Scott is a mutually convenient solution. Trading her social contacts for Josiah’s protection, Frances finds her life and fortune dependent on the respectable trade of sugar, rum, and slaves.

Karen Pirie. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 2003 book, The Distant Echo
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The Distant Echo
Val McDermid, 2003
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Karen Pirie
Gareth Bryn, 2022-

After being promoted to Police Scotland’s Historic Cases Unit, Karen Pirie re-investigates the murder case of a barmaid that was left cold since 1995. Her investigation reveals errors in the previous investigation.

The Amazing Maurice. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2001 book, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
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The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
Terry Pratchett, 2001
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The Amazing Maurice
Toby Genkel, Florian Westermann, 2022

Every town on Discworld knows the stories about rats and pipers, and Maurice – a street wise tomcat – leads a band of educated ratty friends and a stupid kid on a nice little earner. Piper plus rats equals lots and lots of money. Until they run across someones playing a different tune. Now Maurice and his rats must learn a new concept: evil.