Literary Inspired TV Shows (
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Predominantly found in web series, TV shows with this trope are based on a pre-existing work. Like every single bloody Sherlock Holmes series ever made by network TV.

Invincible

A teenager finds out his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet.

Network:
Airdates: 2021 - current

Is Harry on the Boat?

The title is slang for masturbation, so I really don’t know why anyone had high hopes.

Network:
Airdates: 2002 - 2003

Ixion Saga DT

After agreeing to help an unknown woman, Kon Hokaze was transferred into a game like world. Now he has to find his way home.

Network:
Airdates: 2012 - 2013

Jamie Johnson

A 12 year old with talent dreams of becoming a professional footballer.

Network:
Airdates: 2016 - 2022

Janny’s Diary

Janny Bartley moves to Oregon and vlogs.

Network:
Airdates: 2017

Japan Sinks: 2020

An ordinary family is put to the test as a series of massive earthquakes throw Japan into total mayhem.

Network:
Airdates: 2020

Jormungand

A young arms dealer and her mercenary friends.

Juana Inés

A powerful feminist nun, involved in a forbidden love affair with a woman, faces oppression in 17th-century Mexico.

Network: ,
Airdates: 2016

Jupiter’s Legacy

It’s time for the second generations of superheroes to step up and keep the world safe.

Network:
Airdates: 2021

Kaijin Kaihatsubu no Kuroitsu-san

This is the story of those who fight secretly in the shadows of justice and evil’s confrontation.

Network: ,
Airdates: 2022