In 2023 the ongoing ‘Streaming War’ has pushed content creators to innovate and deliver captivating narratives that resonate with a wide audience.


The Fall of the House of Usher. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 1839 book
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The Fall of the House of Usher
Edgar Allan Poe, 1839
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Mike Flanagan, 2023

The story is narrated by a man who has been invited to visit his childhood friend Roderick Usher. Little by little, Usher makes it clear that his twin sister Madeline has been placed in the family crypt not quite dead. When she reappears in her bloody shroud, the visitor hastens to flee as the house collapses and plunges into a lake.


The Night Agent. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2019 book
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The Night Agent
Matthew Quirk, 2019
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Seth Gordon, 2023-

Peter Sutherland is a low-level FBI agent working in the White House basement, where he waits for a phone call that never comes. However, one night the phone finally rings, plunging him into a conspiracy that ultimately leads to the highest office in the land.


All the Light We Cannot See. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2014 book
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All the Light We Cannot See
Anthony Doerr, 2014
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Steven Knight, Shawn Levy, 2023

This is the story of Marie-Laure, a blind French teenager, and Werner, a German soldier, whose lives intersect in occupied France as they struggle to endure the chaos of World War II.


Bodies. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2015 comic book
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Bodies
Si Spencer, Dean Ormston, Phil Winslade, Tula Lotay, 2015
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Paul Tomalin, 2023

A single victim discovered lifeless on a London street. Across four distinct eras, four detectives are tasked with unraveling this enigma to safeguard the future of Britain.


Silo. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2011 book, Wool
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Wool
Hugh Howey, 2011
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Morten Tyldum, 2023

A vast underground silo houses both men and women, who adhere to strict regulations aimed at shielding them from the toxic and desolate world above ground.


Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2005 book, The Lightning Thief
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The Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan, 2005
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Rick Riordan, Jonathan E. Steinberg, 2023-

Accused by the Greek god Zeus of stealing his thunderbolt, 12-year-old demigod Percy Jackson finds himself embroiled in a divine mystery.


Painkiller. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2003 book, Pain Killer
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Pain Killer
Barry Meier, 2003
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Peter Berg, 2023-

This drama unravels the origins and aftermath of America’s opioid epidemic, delving into the lives of its culprits, victims, and a determined investigator in pursuit of the truth.


Daisy Jones & The Six. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2019 book
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Daisy Jones & The Six
Taylor Jenkins Reid, 2019
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Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber, 2023

In 1977, rock band Daisy Jones & The Six were at the height of their fame and success, led by dynamic duo Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne. However, after a sold-out concert at Soldier Field in Chicago, the band abruptly disbanded. Decades later, the band members come forward to reveal the reasons behind their sudden implosion at the peak of their career.


Will Trent. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2006 book, Triptych
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Triptych
Karin Slaughter, 2006
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Howard Deutch, Paul McGuigan, 2023-

Special Agent Will Trent was abandoned at birth and experienced a difficult childhood in Atlanta’s overcrowded foster care system. He is now determined to help others avoid his struggles and has achieved the highest clearance rate in his career as a law enforcement officer.


Lessons in Chemistry. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2022 book
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Lessons in Chemistry
Bonnie Garmus, 2022
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Sarah Adina Smith, 2023-

In the 1960s, a female scientist finds herself unexpectedly dismissed from her own laboratory. Undeterred, she seizes an opportunity to host a cooking show, utilizing this platform to enlighten housewives about scientific subjects. Through her newfound role, she empowers and educates, bridging the gap between homemaking and the world of science.


Love & Death. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 1984 book, Evidence of Love
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Evidence of Love
John Bloom, Jim Atkinson, 1984
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Lesli Linka Glatter, 2023

Derived from actual events, the series portrays the story of Candy Montgomery, a housewife from Wylie, Texas, who faced allegations of a savage axe slaying of her confidante, Betty Gore, in the year 1980.


The Consultant. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2015 book
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The Consultant
Bentley Little, 2015
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Tony Basgallop, 2023-

After a major merger deal collapses, CompWare turns to the expertise of a consultant, Mr. Patoff, who, donning a bow-tie, takes charge of the company’s operations.

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“I’m always frustrated when somebody makes a movie out of a book and they leave the book behind, or the heart of it.”

SEAN PENN (Actor, Filmmaker)