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.

WandaVision

Blends the style of classic sitcoms with the MCU, in which Wanda Maximoff and Vision – two super-powered beings living their ideal suburban lives – begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems.

Network:
Airdates: 2021

Warrior Nun

A 19-year-old paraplegic becomes the latest in the line of chosen warrior nuns. And all hell breaks loose.

Network:
Airdates: 2020 - 2022

Wataten! An Angel Flew Down to Me

A sketch comedy all about trying to get along with the super cute girl.

Network: , , , , ,
Airdates: 2019

Watson

A year after the death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson resumes his medical career at a clinic dedicated to the treatment of rare diseases. However, he soon finds that his old life is not done with him yet.

Network:
Airdates: 2025 - 2026

Whispered Words

Young high school lesbians in love.

Network:
Airdates: 2009

Wilderness

Follows a twisted love story, where a “happily-ever-after” life quickly turns into a living nightmare.

Network:
Airdates: 2023

Will Trent

Special Agent Will Trent was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system. Determined to make sure no one feels as he did, he now has the highest clearance rate.

Network:
Airdates: 2023 - current

Witchblade (Anime)

In order to protect her daughter, a young single mother is forced to fight after acquiring a powerful ancient weapon.

Network:
Airdates: 2006

Words from Wilde

Walking outside with everyone’s favorite dandy.

Network:
Airdates: 2015 - 2016

Wynonna Earp

When a badass troublemaker turns twenty-seven, she becomes the hero we all need.

Network:
Airdates: 2016 - 2021

X

It’s 1999 and we’re all gonna die. Which happened to be 2 years before this anime was aired.

Network:
Airdates: 2001 - 2002

X-Men ’97

A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they’re challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.

Network:
Airdates: 2024 - current