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.

Mrs. Fletcher

A single mom whose son has moved out for college looks to begin a new life on her own.

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Airdates: 2019

Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles

Koizumi is a beautiful, unsociable high school girl that has secret, intense passion for ramen, attracting the attention of some of her classmates.

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Airdates: 2018

Ms. Vampire who lives in my neighborhood

A vampire meets a high school girl, and weird things happen.

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Airdates: 2018

Murdoch Mysteries

Toronto at the turn of the 20th century needed a lot more cops who understood what the heck fingerprints are.

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Airdates: 2008 - current

My Adventures with Superman

Clark Kent builds his secret Superman identity and embraces his role as the hero of Metropolis, while sharing adventures and falling in love with Lois, a star investigative journalist, who also takes Jimmy Olsen under her wing.

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Airdates: 2023 - current

My Hero Academia

In a world where everyone has super powers, one boy does not.

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Airdates: 2016 - current

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

Based on the toyline, it’s about magical ponies and friendship.

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Airdates: 2010 - 2019

My Mum Tracy Beaker

Tracy Beaker, now in her 30s, has her relationship with her young daughter tested when she falls in love with a former football celebrity.

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Airdates: 2021

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!

A video game fan dies and is reborn into a dating video game. But when she finds that her role is the villainess who causes destruction and doom, she plans to avoid that fate and survive.

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Airdates: 2020

Myself ; Yourself

When a young man returns to his childhood town, he finds how much is the same, and how much is not.

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Airdates: 2007

Nabari no Ou

In the shadows of this world, ninjas fight for control of an ancient technique which holds untold strength. This coveted power dwells within apathetic Miharu, so everyone wants him dead.

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Airdates: 2008

Nancy Drew

Based on the classic novels, the series is Nancy with a supernatural twist.

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Airdates: 2019 - 2023