Bleak House. Poster of the 2005 TV series and cover of the 1853 book
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Bleak House
Charles Dickens, 1853
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Justin Chadwick, Susanna White, 2005

The longstanding estate battle of Jarndyce v Jarndyce hangs over the heads of many conflicting heirs, confused by multiple wills. Honoria, Lady Dedlock, the wife of the imperious baronet Sir Leicester, is also a possible beneficiary of the estate. Esther and the young doctor Allan Woodcourt are attracted to each other, but Esther feels unworthy and Allan accepts a commission as a navy physician.


Jekyll. Poster of the 2007 TV series and cover of the 1886 book, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886
TV series vs book
Steven Moffat, 2007

The year is 2007, and a modern-day Dr. Jekyll has emerged, grappling with a familiar issue: the presence of Mr. Hyde. However, an unconventional arrangement is at play – they share a body, leading to the navigation of a complex existence. Unbeknownst to Hyde, Jekyll is married, and his unwavering commitment to safeguarding his wife and two children from his darker alter ego becomes a driving force in his life.


Broken. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2008 book
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Broken
Daniel Clay, 2008
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Rufus Norris, 2012

At the start of summer break, Skunk, an 11-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes, spends her afternoons exploring her neighborhood and daydreaming, though she must also remember to give herself regular injections. However, Skunk’s carefree days come to a halt when she witnesses her bitter and furious neighbor, Mr. Oswald, brutally attacking Rick, a disturbed boy from the area who has been falsely accused of rape by Mr. Oswald’s daughter.