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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by J Blakeson, ranked

J Blakeson, known for works such as Culprits or The 5th Wave, has adapted several stories from the pages of books and comic books to the screen.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 J Blakeson movies and TV series based on existing source material. 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.
Culprits. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2018 book
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Culprits
Richard Brewer, Gary Phillips, 2018
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Culprits
J Blakeson, Claire Oakley, 2023-

The TV series begins where typical crime stories conclude: after a high-stakes heist, as the elite crew of criminals scatters, attempting to leave their former lives behind. However, their past catches up with them when a merciless assassin begins hunting them down individually. The mystery unfolds: why are they being pursued, who is orchestrating this chaos, and can they reunite in time to safeguard themselves and their loved ones?

The 5th Wave. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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The 5th Wave
Rick Yancey, 2013
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The 5th Wave
J Blakeson, 2016

Ohio high-schooler Cassie Sullivan, armed with an M4 carbine, emerges from the woods to raid an abandoned gas station. Ten days later, The Others unleash their 1st Wave, an electromagnetic pulse that disables all electrical power and communications worldwide, and shuts off the engines of moving vehicles, including planes in mid-flight.