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.

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

X-Men: The Animated Series

A team of mutant superheroes fight for justice and human acceptance in the Marvel Comics universe.

Network:
Airdates: 1992 - 1997

XO, Kitty

A new love story unfolds when teen matchmaker, Kitty Song Covey,  reunites with her long-distance boyfriend at the same boarding school attended by her late mother.

Network:
Airdates: 2023 - current

Y: The Last Man

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Y is the last surviving cis-male human on the planet.

Network:
Airdates: 2021

Yami to Bōshi to Hon no Tabibito

The incredible journey of Hazuki through many fantasy worlds in search of her one true love.

Network: ,
Airdates: 2003