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.

The Buccaneers

In the 1870s a bunch of rich American girls are trying to find a posh English husband during the London debutante season.

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Airdates: 2023 - current

The Bug Diaries

Follow along with a comic trio of slimy, crawly, and buzzy bug friends whose tiny world offers up huge adventures.

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Airdates: 2019 - 2020

The Campaign for Camelot

After high school student Izzy Hammer and his group of socially-conscious friends runs afoul of their local school board president Arthur Pendragon, they convince Arthur’s son Mordred to run against him in the next election.

Network:
Airdates: 2018

The Carmilla Movie

Five years later, Laura’s plan is not happening when Carmilla starts being a vampire. Again. It’s time for a trip to Styria and some sacrifices.

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Airdates: 2017

The Case Files of Jeweler Richard

A British Jeweller and a Japanese college student solve crime.

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Airdates: 2020

The Cate Morland Chronicles

A modern adaption of Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, told in vlog style with multi-media storytelling.

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Airdates: 2016

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K

Saiki Kusuo is a powerful psychic who hates attracting attention, yet he is surrounded by colorful characters who always find a way to remove him from his everyday life.

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Airdates: 2016 - 2018

The Dresden Files

A Chicago-based wizard works as a private investigator.

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Airdates: 2007 - 2008

The Emma Agenda

Jane Austen’s Emma set an American college with a female Knightly, a male Fairfax, and a lot of self-discovery.

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Airdates: 2017

The End of the F**king World

A psychopathic teen wants to kill his ‘girlfriend’ because he’s bored. Awesome.

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Airdates: 2017 - 2019

The Expanse

Prevent war between Earth and Mars? Why not!

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Airdates: 2015 - 2022

The Flash

After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he’s been given the power of super speed, becoming the Flash, and fighting crime in Central City.

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Airdates: 2014 - 2023