Sci-Fi and Fantasy TV Series Based on Novels
by IMDb-Editors | last updated - 4 months agoWhether you want to read along with your favorite TV series or are looking for something new to watch, check out our list of recent genre series that have gone from page to screen.
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"The Handmaid's Tale" (2017)
Based on: "The Handmaid's Tale" (1985) by Margaret Atwood
Where to watch: Season 2 returns in 2018 on Hulu.
"American Gods" (2017)
Based on: "American Gods" (2001) by Neil Gaiman
Where to watch: Season 2 returns in 2018 on STARZ.
"The Expanse" (2015 to present)
Based on: "The Expanse" by writing duo James S. A. Corey (Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck)
Where to watch: Airs on Syfy. Season 1 is available to stream on Amazon Prime. "The Expanse" returns for a third season in 2018.
"The 100" (2014 to present)
Based on: "The 100" (2013), "Day 21" (2014), "Homecoming" (2015), and "Rebellion" (2016) by Kass Morgan
Where to watch: Airs on the CW. Season 5 returns in 2018. The first three seasons are available on Netflix.
"Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments" (2016 to present)
Based on: "The Mortal Instruments," "The Infernal Devices," and "The Dark Artifices" by Cassandra Clare
Where to watch: Currently airs Mondays on Freeform.
"Game of Thrones" (2011 to present)
Based on: "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R. R. Martin
Where to watch: Returns to HBO in 2018.
"Outlander" (2014 to present)
Based on: "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon
Where to watch: Airs Sundays on STARZ.
"The Shannara Chronicles" (2016 to present)
Based on: "The Sword of Shannara" (1977), "The Elfstones of Shannara" (1982), and "The Wishsong of Shannara" (1985) by Terry Brooks
Where to watch: Airs on MTV.
"The Strain" (2014 to present)
Based on: "The Strain" (2009), "The Fall" (2010), and "The Night Eternal" (2011) by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan
Where to watch: Airs on FX.
"Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" (2015)
Based on: "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" (2004) by Susanna Clarke
Where to watch: Airs on Netflix. Season 2 has yet to be confirmed.
"The Vampire Diaries" (2009 to 2017)
Based on: "The Vampire Diaries" by L.J. Smith and Aubrey Clark
Where to watch: Available on Netflix.
"A Series of Unfortunate Events" (2017)
Based on: "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Daniel Handler
Where to watch: Airs on Netflix. Season 2 premieres in 2018.
"The Magicians" (2015 to present)
Based on: "The Magicians" (2009), "The Magician King" (2011), and "The Magician's Land" (2014) by Lev Grossman
Where to watch: Airs on Syfy.
"The Man in the High Castle" (2015 to present)
Based on: "The Man in the High Castle" (1962) by Philip K. Dick
Where to watch: Airs on Prime.