From 2011 to 2015, numerous TV series based on books captivated audiences with their compelling storytelling and diverse genres.
Let’s delve into these 134 adaptations and explore the worlds they brought to life.
1. About a Boy (TV Series 2014–2015)
“About a Boy” adapted Nick Hornby’s novel, offering a heartwarming and humorous story about an unlikely friendship between a carefree bachelor and a young boy. This comedy-drama series explored themes of family, friendship, and personal growth.
2. Accel World (TV Series 2012–2023)
“Accel World” drew inspiration from Reki Kawahara’s light novel series, presenting a sci-fi anime set in the near future. This series followed a high school student who enters a virtual reality fighting game, exploring themes of identity, self-worth, and the power of technology.
3. Agent Carter (TV Series 2015–2016)
“Agent Carter” brought the Marvel Comics character Peggy Carter to the small screen, showcasing her adventures as a secret agent in the post-World War II era. This action-packed series delved into espionage, mystery, and the struggles of a woman navigating a male-dominated world.
4. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV Series 2013–2020)
“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” expanded the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the elite agents of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division. This action-packed series explored the interconnected world of superheroes, secret organizations, and global threats.
5. Amagi Brilliant Park (TV Series 2014–2015)
“Amagi Brilliant Park” adapted Shoji Gatoh’s light novel series, offering a mix of comedy, fantasy, and romance. This anime series followed a high school student tasked with managing an amusement park inhabited by magical creatures, exploring themes of teamwork, creativity, and friendship.
6. And Then There Were None (TV Series 2015–2015)
“And Then There Were None” brought Agatha Christie’s classic mystery novel to the small screen, offering a suspenseful and atmospheric adaptation. This miniseries followed a group of strangers invited to a remote island, where they find themselves trapped and targeted by an unknown killer.
7. Anna Karenina (TV Series 2013–2018)
“Anna Karenina” adapted Leo Tolstoy’s epic novel, delving into the intricate web of love, passion, and societal expectations in 19th-century Russia. This period drama series explored the forbidden romance between Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky, shining a light on the complexities of human relationships.
8. Another (TV Series 2012–2012)
“Another” drew inspiration from Yukito Ayatsuji’s horror novel, presenting a chilling and atmospheric anime series. This show followed a high school student who uncovers a curse surrounding his classmates, leading to a suspenseful and haunting exploration of fate and supernatural forces.
9. Arne Dahl: Misterioso (TV Series 2011–2011)
“Arne Dahl: Misterioso” adapted Jan Arnald’s crime novel, showcasing the investigations of an elite Swedish police team. This crime drama series explored complex cases, delving into the psychological motivations of criminals and the personal lives of the detectives.
10. Arrow (TV Series 2012–2020)
“Arrow” brought the DC Comics character Green Arrow to television screens, presenting a gritty and action-packed superhero series. This show followed Oliver Queen as he returned to his hometown and became a vigilante, fighting crime and seeking redemption.
11. Arthur & George (TV Series 2015–2015)
“Arthur & George” adapted Julian Barnes’ novel, presenting a historical drama based on true events. This miniseries followed renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as he investigates a wrongful conviction, delving into themes of justice, prejudice, and the power of storytelling.
12. Avengers Assemble (TV Series 2012–2019)
“Avengers Assemble” brought Marvel’s iconic superhero team to animated form, offering thrilling adventures and epic battles. This series united Earth’s mightiest heroes as they protected the planet from super villains and global threats.
13. Backstrom (TV Series 2015–2015)
“Backstrom” drew inspiration from Leif G.W. Persson’s crime novels, presenting a detective series centered around the unconventional and brilliant detective Everett Backstrom. This crime drama explored Backstrom’s unorthodox methods, complex personality, and pursuit of justice.
14. Bag of Bones (TV Series 2011–2011)
“Bag of Bones” adapted Stephen King’s supernatural thriller, immersing viewers in a tale of grief, mystery, and haunted pasts. This miniseries followed a writer as he unraveled the secrets of a small town and encountered supernatural forces.
15. Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts OVA (2011)
“Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts OVA” drew inspiration from Kenji Inoue’s light novel series, offering a comedic and fantastical anime. This OVA (Original Video Animation) followed a group of students with unique abilities as they engaged in absurd battles and school life shenanigans.
16. Batman Unlimited (TV Series 2015–2016)
“Batman Unlimited” presented an animated series featuring Batman and his allies battling iconic villains in Gotham City. This action-packed show offered thrilling adventures, high-tech gadgets, and the timeless struggle between good and evil.
17. Ben-To (TV Series 2011–2011)
“Ben-To” adapted Asaura’s light novel series, blending action, comedy, and culinary themes. This anime series followed a high school student who enters the world of fierce battles for discounted bento boxes, providing a unique and lighthearted take on competitive eating.
18. Beware the Batman (TV Series 2013–2014)
“Beware the Batman” brought the Dark Knight’s crime-fighting adventures to animated form, offering a fresh and stylized take on the character. This series followed Batman’s partnership with his intelligent and skilled ally Katana as they combated Gotham City’s underworld.
19. Beyond the Boundary (TV Series 2013– )
“Beyond the Boundary” drew inspiration from Nagomu Torii’s light novel series, offering a blend of supernatural romance and action. This anime series followed a high school student with the ability to manipulate her blood as she encountered otherworldly creatures and formed unlikely alliances.
20. Bitten (TV Series 2014–2016)
“Bitten” adapted Kelley Armstrong’s urban fantasy novel, presenting a dark and thrilling tale of werewolves, supernatural politics, and forbidden love. This series followed Elena Michaels, the only female werewolf in existence, as she navigated the complexities of her dual nature.
21. Blade (TV Series 2011–2011)
“Blade” brought Marvel’s vampire-hunting hero to the small screen, offering an action-packed series set in a world of supernatural creatures. This show followed Blade’s relentless pursuit of vampires, showcasing his combat skills, iconic weapons, and quest for justice.
22. Bodacious Space Pirates (TV Series 2012–2012)
“Bodacious Space Pirates” adapted Yuichi Sasamoto’s light novel series, presenting a sci-fi anime filled with adventure, humor, and swashbuckling space action. This series followed a high school student who becomes the captain of a pirate spaceship, leading a crew of misfits and embarking on thrilling spacefaring escapades.
23. Boss & Me (TV Series 2014–2014)
“Boss & Me” adapted Gu Man’s popular web novel, immersing viewers in a heartwarming and romantic story. This Chinese drama series followed the relationship between a hardworking office assistant and her demanding boss, exploring themes of love, ambition, and personal growth.
24. Bottersnikes & Gumbles (TV Series 2015– )
“Bottersnikes & Gumbles” brought S.A. Wakefield’s children’s book series to animated form, offering a whimsical and humorous adventure. This series followed the antics of the Gumbles, small and resilient creatures, as they outwit the lazy and grumpy Bottersnikes in their whimsical world.
25. Brothers Conflict (TV Series 2013– )
“Brothers Conflict” drew inspiration from Atsuko Kanase’s light novel series, presenting a reverse harem romance anime. This series followed a young girl who moves into a mansion with her newfound stepbrothers, leading to a charming and comedic exploration of love and sibling dynamics.
26. Call the Midwife (TV Series 2012– )
“Call the Midwife” adapted Jennifer Worth’s memoir, offering a heartfelt and nostalgic portrayal of midwifery in post-war East London. This period drama series followed a group of midwives as they provided care to the local community, exploring themes of compassion, resilience, and social change.
27. Campione! (TV Series 2012– )
“Campione!” adapted JÅ Taketsuki’s light novel series, offering a fantasy anime filled with battles, gods, and mythological beings. This series followed a high school student who becomes a god slayer and is thrust into a world of divine powers, conflicts, and unexpected responsibilities.
28. Chaika: The Coffin Princess (TV Series 2014– )
“Chaika: The Coffin Princess” drew inspiration from Ichiro Sakaki’s light novel series, presenting a fantasy adventure filled with magic, mystery, and political intrigue. This anime series followed a young girl named Chaika as she embarked on a quest to collect the remains of her father, exploring a war-torn world and encountering unexpected allies and enemies.
29. Chivalry of a Failed Knight (TV Series 2015–2015)
“Chivalry of a Failed Knight” adapted Riku Misora’s light novel series, offering an action-packed and romantic anime. This series followed a talented but socially inept knight as he attended a prestigious school for magical combat, where he formed a unique bond with a powerful princess.
30. Cloudstreet (TV Series 2011–2011)
“Cloudstreet” brought Tim Winton’s acclaimed novel to the small screen, presenting a moving and multigenerational family saga set in 1940s Australia. This miniseries explored the lives of two working-class families as they shared a dilapidated house and navigated love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
31. Comic Book Men (TV Series 2012–2018)
“Comic Book Men” offered a reality television series that celebrated the world of comic books and pop culture. Set in a comic book store, this show followed the daily interactions, discussions, and adventures of the store’s staff and their customers.
32. Constantine (TV Series 2014–2015)
“Constantine” brought the Hellblazer comic book series to television, presenting a dark and supernatural drama. This series followed John Constantine, an exorcist and occult detective, as he battled supernatural forces and confronted his own troubled past.
33. Daredevil (TV Series 2015–2018)
“Daredevil” marked Marvel’s foray into original programming on Netflix, delivering a gritty and character-driven take on the blind superhero. This series followed Matt Murdock, a lawyer by day and a masked vigilante by night, as he fought crime and corruption in Hell’s Kitchen.
34. Dark Matter (TV Series 2015–2017)
“Dark Matter” adapted Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie’s comic book series, presenting a thrilling sci-fi drama set in a distant future. This series followed a group of amnesiac individuals aboard a spaceship as they unraveled their pasts, encountered galactic conspiracies, and faced moral dilemmas.
35. DC Super Hero Girls (TV Series 2015–2018)
“DC Super Hero Girls” brought the iconic female superheroes of DC Comics to animated form, targeting a younger audience. This series followed Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, and their fellow superhero friends as they navigated high school, honed their powers, and faced both everyday and extraordinary challenges.
36. Dharmakshetra (TV Series 2014–2015)
“Dharmakshetra” drew inspiration from the Mahabharata, one of the ancient Indian epics, offering a mythological series set in a celestial courtroom. This show depicted the afterlife of the warriors from the Kurukshetra War, exploring themes of morality, justice, and the consequences of their actions.
37. Dinotrux (TV Series 2015–2017)
“Dinotrux” adapted Chris Gall’s children’s book series, combining dinosaurs and construction vehicles in an animated adventure. This series followed a group of half-dinosaur, half-vehicle creatures as they built, battled, and learned valuable lessons about teamwork and friendship.
38. Dragons: Race to the Edge (TV Series 2015–2018)
“Dragons: Race to the Edge” expanded on DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise, offering an animated series filled with dragon-riding adventures and breathtaking landscapes. This show followed Hiccup and his dragon Toothless as they explored uncharted territories, encountered new dragon species, and faced dangerous threats.
39. Eye Candy (TV Series 2015–2015)
“Eye Candy” adapted R.L. Stine’s novel, presenting a thrilling and suspenseful series centered around online dating and cybercrime. This show followed a hacker who becomes the target of a serial killer, leading to a high-stakes game of cat and mouse in the digital world.
40. Father Brown (TV Series 2013– )
“Father Brown” brought G.K. Chesterton’s beloved detective character to the small screen, offering a charming and cozy mystery series set in the 1950s. This show followed the unassuming Catholic priest Father Brown as he solved crimes in his community, combining intuition, compassion, and sharp intellect.
41. Fear the Walking Dead (TV Series 2015–2023)
“Fear the Walking Dead” served as a companion series to “The Walking Dead,” exploring the early days of the zombie apocalypse in a different part of the world. This survival horror series followed a diverse group of characters as they faced the initial outbreak, societal collapse, and the relentless threat of the undead.
42. Flower Boy Next Door (TV Series 2013–2013)
“Flower Boy Next Door” adapted Yoo Hyun-sook’s web novel, offering a romantic comedy-drama filled with humor, introspection, and personal growth. This Korean series followed a reclusive book editor who forms an unlikely friendship with her charming neighbor, leading to a journey of self-discovery, love, and opening up to the world.
43. From the New World (TV Series 2012–2013)
“From the New World” drew inspiration from Yusuke Kishi’s dystopian novel, presenting a thought-provoking and dark anime series. This show followed a group of students with psychic abilities as they unraveled the mysteries of their society and questioned the price of peace and stability.
44. Fungus the Bogeyman (TV Series 2015–2015)
“Fungus the Bogeyman” adapted Raymond Briggs’ children’s book, offering a whimsical and imaginative series. This live-action/CGI show followed Fungus, a lovable and unconventional bogeyman, as he navigated the human world, challenged societal norms, and embraced his unique identity.
45. Game of Thrones (TV Series 2011–2019)
“Game of Thrones” became a cultural phenomenon, adapting George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy series “A Song of Ice and Fire.” This gripping and sprawling series depicted the power struggles, political intrigue, and intense battles between noble houses in the fictional land of Westeros.
46. Gate (TV Series 2015–2016)
“Gate” drew inspiration from Takumi Yanai’s light novel series, offering a blend of fantasy, military action, and political drama. This anime series followed a modern-day Japanese soldier who finds himself transported to a parallel fantasy world, leading to clashes between two civilizations and unexpected alliances.
47. GCB (TV Series 2012–2012)
“GCB” adapted Kim Gatlin’s novel “Good Christian Bitches,” presenting a satirical comedy-drama series. This show followed a recently widowed woman who returned to her hometown and encountered the eccentric and conniving women of the local church community, exploring themes of hypocrisy, forgiveness, and female empowerment.
48. Gosick (TV Series 2011–2011)
“Gosick” drew inspiration from Kazuki Sakuraba’s light novel series, offering a mystery anime set in the early 20th century. This series followed a Japanese exchange student who becomes entangled with a brilliant and enigmatic girl as they solve intricate puzzles, uncover dark secrets, and navigate a turbulent world.
49. Gotham (TV Series 2014–2019)
“Gotham” explored the origin stories of the iconic characters from DC Comics’ Batman universe, presenting a dark and atmospheric crime drama. This series followed the early years of Detective James Gordon as he encountered a young Bruce Wayne, the rise of Gotham City’s notorious villains, and the corruption that plagued the city.
50. Great Expectations (TV Series 2011–2012)
“Great Expectations” brought Charles Dickens’ classic novel to the small screen, offering a compelling and atmospheric adaptation. This miniseries followed the journey of Pip, a young man with humble origins, as he navigated the complexities of love, social class, and personal growth in 19th-century England.
51. Green Lantern: The Animated Series (TV Series 2011–2013)
“Green Lantern: The Animated Series” brought the intergalactic adventures of DC Comics’ Green Lantern Corps to animated form. This series followed Hal Jordan and his fellow lanterns as they protected the universe from cosmic threats, explored alien worlds, and faced their own personal demons.
52. Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl (TV Series 2011– )
“Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl” adapted Hitoma Iruma’s light novel series, offering a blend of comedy, drama, and supernatural elements. This anime series followed a high school student who encounters an eccentric and mysterious girl with otherworldly powers, leading to a whimsical and introspective exploration of adolescence and the human condition.
53. Guardians of the Galaxy (TV Series 2015–2019)
“Guardians of the Galaxy” brought Marvel’s ragtag group of cosmic heroes to animated form, offering thrilling and humorous space adventures. This series followed Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot as they battled intergalactic villains, safeguarded the galaxy, and formed an unlikely family.
54. Hannibal (TV Series 2013–2015)
“Hannibal” adapted Thomas Harris’ iconic character Hannibal Lecter, offering a psychological thriller series filled with dark and disturbing imagery. This show explored the complex relationship between the brilliant forensic psychiatrist Lecter and FBI profiler Will Graham as they engaged in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
55. Heaven’s Memo Notepad (TV Series 2011–2011)
“Heaven’s Memo Notepad” drew inspiration from Hikaru Sugii’s light novel series, offering a supernatural mystery anime. This show followed a high school student who joins a detective club that solves mysterious cases involving supernatural occurrences, delving into the blurred lines between reality and fiction.
56. Hemlock Grove (TV Series 2013–2015)
“Hemlock Grove” adapted Brian McGreevy’s horror novel, presenting a supernatural thriller filled with dark secrets and supernatural creatures. This series followed the residents of the titular town as they unraveled the mysteries behind gruesome murders, uncovering a web of conspiracies, mythical creatures, and personal tragedies.
57. High School DxD (TV Series 2012–2018)
“High School DxD” drew inspiration from Ichiei Ishibumi’s light novel series, offering a blend of supernatural, harem, and comedy genres. This anime series followed a perverted high school student who becomes involved in a world of angels, demons, and fallen angels, leading to comedic and action-packed adventures.
58. Hillbilly Horror Show (TV Series 2014– )
“Hillbilly Horror Show” brought a comedic twist to horror anthology series, offering a humorous and entertaining take on the genre. This show presented a host of hillbilly characters who introduced and commented on a collection of horror short films, combining scares and laughs.
59. Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere (TV Series 2011–2012)
“Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere” drew inspiration from Minoru Kawakami’s light novel series, presenting a sci-fi fantasy anime set in a post-apocalyptic world. This series followed a group of students as they battled for survival, encountered unique civilizations, and aimed to rewrite the course of history.
60. Hotel Almirante (TV Series 2015– )
“Hotel Almirante” adapted Manuel Lourenzo’s novel, offering a drama series set in a historic Galician hotel. This show explored the lives of the hotel staff and guests, delving into interpersonal relationships, secrets, and the impact of historical events on personal lives.
61. House of Cards (TV Series 2013–2018)
“House of Cards” became a critically acclaimed political drama series, adapting the British miniseries and Michael Dobbs’ novel. This show followed the ruthless and cunning politician Frank Underwood as he climbed the ranks of power, manipulating and outmaneuvering his opponents in Washington, D.C.
62. Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (TV Series 2013–2015)
“Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.” brought Marvel’s green rage monster to animated form, offering a superhero series filled with action, humor, and teamwork. This show followed Hulk and his team of fellow gamma-powered superheroes as they protected the Earth from powerful threats and worked together to overcome their differences.
63. Hyouka (TV Series 2012–2012)
“Hyouka” adapted Honobu Yonezawa’s mystery novel series, offering a visually stunning and introspective anime. This series followed a high school student who is drawn into solving various mysteries with his classmates, exploring themes of curiosity, personal growth, and the hidden complexities of everyday life.
64. Intruders (TV Series 2014–2014)
“Intruders” adapted Michael Marshall Smith’s novel, presenting a supernatural thriller series with interconnected storylines. This show followed different characters whose lives became entangled with a secret society that pursued immortality, delving into themes of identity, mortality, and the consequences of desire.
65. Invaders of the Rokujyouma!? (TV Series 2014– )
“Invaders of the Rokujyouma!?” drew inspiration from Takehaya’s light novel series, offering a comedic harem anime. This series followed a high school student who moves into a cheap apartment, only to find himself pursued by various girls, each claiming to be an otherworldly invader.
66. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (TV Series 2015– )
“Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?” drew inspiration from Fujino ÅŒmori’s light novel series, offering a fantasy anime filled with action, humor, and romantic elements. This series followed a young adventurer as he navigated a dungeon-filled world, encountering monsters, forming bonds, and striving to become a hero.
67. iZombie (TV Series 2015–2019)
“iZombie” brought Chris Roberson and Michael Allred’s comic book series to the small screen, offering a unique blend of crime procedural and supernatural comedy-drama. This series followed a medical resident-turned-zombie who works in a morgue and solves murders by consuming the brains of the deceased, gaining their memories and abilities in the process.
68. Jamaica Inn (TV Series 2014–2015)
“Jamaica Inn” adapted Daphne du Maurier’s classic novel, offering a period drama filled with mystery, romance, and suspense. This miniseries followed a young woman who becomes entangled in the dangerous world of smuggling and deceit at the titular inn on the Cornish coast.
69. Jessica Jones (TV Series 2015–2019)
“Jessica Jones” marked Marvel’s second collaboration with Netflix, presenting a noir-inspired and gritty superhero series. This show followed the titular private investigator with superhuman strength as she confronted her traumatic past, faced off against powerful villains, and navigated the dark underbelly of New York City.
70. JINSEI Life Consulting (TV Series 2014– )
“JINSEI Life Consulting” adapted Ougyo Kawagishi’s light novel series, offering a slice-of-life anime set in a high school’s student newspaper club. This series followed the club’s members as they tackled various ethical and personal dilemmas, seeking to provide advice and guidance to their fellow students.
71. Jumping Girl (TV Series 2015–2015)
“Jumping Girl” adapted Park Hye-rin’s web novel, presenting a romantic comedy-drama series. This Korean show followed a high school student who gains the ability to see the future whenever she makes physical contact with someone, leading to unexpected relationships and life-altering choices.
72. Kill Me Baby (TV Series 2012–2012)
“Kill Me Baby” adapted Kaduho’s comedy manga series, offering a lighthearted and humorous anime. This series followed the daily antics of a high school student assassin and her cheerful but clumsy friend, leading to comedic misunderstandings, slapstick situations, and unexpected friendships.
73. Kore wa Zombie desu ka? (TV Series 2011–2012)
“Kore wa Zombie desu ka?” adapted Shinichi Kimura’s light novel series, presenting a supernatural comedy anime filled with action, parody, and romance. This series followed a high school student who becomes a zombie and is thrust into a world of magical girls, vampires, and eccentric supernatural creatures.
74. Lance N’ Masques (TV Series 2015–2015)
“Lance N’ Masques” drew inspiration from Hideaki Koyasu’s light novel series, offering a fantasy anime filled with action, chivalry, and knights. This series followed a young knight who protects the peace and justice of his world while wearing a mask, encountering mysterious enemies and forming loyal friendships.
75. Legends (TV Series 2014–2015)
“Legends” adapted Robert Littell’s spy novel, presenting a thrilling and suspenseful espionage series. This show followed an undercover FBI agent who assumes different identities (“legends”) to infiltrate criminal organizations and gather crucial intelligence, exploring the blurred lines between reality and deception.
76. Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload (TV Series 2013–2013)
“Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload” brought the beloved Marvel characters to animated Lego form, offering a comedic and action-packed adventure. This series followed the Avengers and other Marvel heroes as they battled the mischievous Loki and his allies, leading to chaotic and humorous encounters.
77. Log Horizon (TV Series 2013– )
“Log Horizon” drew inspiration from Mamare Touno’s light novel series, offering a fantasy anime set in a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). This series followed a group of players who find themselves trapped within the game world, exploring themes of teamwork, leadership, and the blurring boundaries between virtual and real life.
78. Longmire (TV Series 2012–2017)
“Longmire” adapted Craig Johnson’s mystery novels, presenting a modern Western crime drama series. This show followed Sheriff Walt Longmire as he tackled crimes, grappled with personal demons, and navigated the rugged landscapes of Wyoming, all while upholding justice and protecting his community.
79. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions (TV Series 2012– )
“Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions” drew inspiration from Torako’s light novel series, offering a heartwarming and comedic anime. This series followed a high school student who encounters a classmate with a vivid imagination and delusional behavior, leading to a quirky and endearing romantic journey.
80. Love’s Christmas Journey (2011)
“Love’s Christmas Journey” adapted Janette Oke’s novel, offering a heartwarming and festive period drama. This TV movie followed a young widow and her daughter as they embarked on a journey to spend Christmas with relatives, encountering unexpected love and holiday miracles along the way.
81. Madame Bovary (2014)
“Madame Bovary” brought Gustave Flaubert’s classic novel to the screen, presenting a period drama filled with passion, desire, and societal constraints. This film depicted the tragic story of Emma Bovary, a young woman whose pursuit of romantic fulfillment leads to devastating consequences.
82. Mapp & Lucia (TV Series 2014–2014)
“Mapp & Lucia” adapted E.F. Benson’s novels, offering a comedic and period drama series set in the 1930s. This show followed the rivalries and schemes of two strong-willed women, Miss Elizabeth Mapp and Mrs. Emmeline Lucas (Lucia), as they vied for social supremacy and control in their idyllic English village of Tilling.
83. Metal Hurlant Chronicles (TV Series 2012–2014)
“Metal Hurlant Chronicles” adapted the iconic French comic magazine “Métal Hurlant,” offering a sci-fi anthology series. This show presented standalone episodes set in different worlds and time periods, each exploring themes of technology, dystopia, and human nature.
84. Mikagura School Suite (TV Series 2015– )
“Mikagura School Suite” drew inspiration from Last Note.’s light novel series, offering a musical and comedic anime. This series followed a high school student who joins a school club where members battle using their unique powers, leading to energetic musical performances and wacky misadventures.
85. Mildred Pierce (TV Series 2011–2011)
“Mildred Pierce” adapted James M. Cain’s novel, presenting a period drama miniseries set during the Great Depression. This show followed Mildred Pierce, a determined and resilient woman who navigated personal and professional challenges to build a successful restaurant business and provide for her family.
86. Misaeng (TV Series 2014–2014)
“Misaeng” adapted Yoon Tae-ho’s webtoon, offering a critically acclaimed Korean drama series. This show followed a group of office workers as they faced the harsh realities of corporate life, explored themes of ambition, teamwork, and personal growth, and sought to find their place in the professional world.
87. Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (TV Series 2012–2015)
“Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” brought Kerry Greenwood’s detective novels to the small screen, offering a stylish and charming period drama. This series followed the adventurous and independent Phryne Fisher as she solved crimes in 1920s Melbourne, embracing her freedom, wit, and unconventional lifestyle.
88. Moby Dick (TV Series 2011– )
“Moby Dick” adapted Herman Melville’s classic novel, presenting a captivating and atmospheric animated series. This show depicted the intense and harrowing journey of Captain Ahab and his crew as they pursued the elusive and vengeful white whale, exploring themes of obsession, morality, and the human spirit.
89. My Sunshine (TV Series 2015– )
“My Sunshine” adapted Gu Man’s novel, offering a romantic drama series. This Chinese show followed the complicated relationship between two college sweethearts as they navigated personal and professional challenges, fate, and the power of second chances.
90. My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (TV Series 2013–2020)
“My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU” adapted Wataru Watari’s light novel series, offering a slice-of-life anime filled with witty dialogue and introspection. This series followed an apathetic and cynical student who becomes involved in a school club that tackles various requests, leading to personal growth, unexpected friendships, and the exploration of societal norms.
91. No Game, No Life (TV Series 2014–2014)
“No Game, No Life” adapted Yuu Kamiya’s light novel series, offering a fantasy anime filled with strategic battles and mind games. This series followed two genius siblings who are transported to a world where everything is decided through games, leading to exhilarating challenges and the quest to conquer all sixteen races.
92. Orange Is the New Black (TV Series 2013–2019)
“Orange Is the New Black” became a critically acclaimed and groundbreaking series, adapting Piper Kerman’s memoir about her experiences in a women’s federal prison. This show explored the diverse and interconnected lives of the inmates, delving into themes of identity, friendship, power dynamics, and the flaws of the criminal justice system.
93. Outlander (TV Series 2014– )
“Outlander” adapted Diana Gabaldon’s beloved time-travel romance novels, presenting a captivating and epic series. This show followed Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who finds herself transported back in time to 18th-century Scotland, where she becomes entangled in a passionate love affair and faces the challenges of a tumultuous era.
94. Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del Mal (TV Series 2012–2012)
“Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del Mal” offered a Spanish-language drama series that depicted the life and criminal empire of notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. This show delved into the rise and fall of Escobar, his immense power, and the devastating consequences of his actions on society.
95. PJ Masks (TV Series 2015–2022)
“PJ Masks” brought a colorful and action-packed animated series to young viewers. This show followed three young friends who transformed into superheroes at night, embarking on exciting adventures to save the day and solve mysteries, teaching valuable lessons about teamwork, friendship, and problem-solving.
96. Pokémon Origins (TV Series 2013–2013)
“Pokemon Origins” offered a nostalgic and faithful adaptation of the original Pokemon video games, presenting a four-episode anime miniseries. This show followed the journey of Red, a Pokemon trainer, as he traveled through the Kanto region, battled Gym Leaders, and aimed to become the Pokemon League Champion.
97. Summertime (2015)
“Summertime” depicted the romantic and transformative experiences of a group of young adults during a summer on the Adriatic Coast. This Italian film explored themes of love, friendship, self-discovery, and the challenges of transitioning into adulthood.
98. Supergirl (TV Series 2015–2021)
“Supergirl” brought DC Comics’ iconic superheroine to television, offering a spirited and empowering series. This show followed Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, as she embraced her powers, protected National City, and confronted both human and alien threats, championing hope, justice, and female empowerment.
99. Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle (TV Series 2013–2013)
“Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle” presented a documentary series that explored the history and cultural impact of comic book superheroes. This show delved into the origins of iconic characters, the evolution of the comic book industry, and the enduring popularity and significance of superheroes in popular culture.
100. Sword Art Online (TV Series 2012– )
“Sword Art Online” adapted Reki Kawahara’s light novel series, offering a popular and visually stunning fantasy anime. This series followed players trapped in a virtual reality MMORPG, exploring themes of virtual existence, love, and the blurred boundaries between the real and virtual worlds.
101. Teen Titans Go! (TV Series 2013– )
“Teen Titans Go!” brought DC Comics’ teenage superheroes to animated form, offering a comedic and lighthearted series. This show followed the adventures and misadventures of the Teen Titans as they balanced their superhero lives with everyday antics and humorous situations.
102. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV Series 2012–2017)
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” adapted the iconic comic book and animated franchise, presenting an action-packed and adventurous series. This show followed the four anthropomorphic turtles, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael, as they fought crime, battled villains, and protected New York City from threats above and below ground.
103. The 100 (TV Series 2014–2020)
“The 100” adapted Kass Morgan’s dystopian novel series, offering a thrilling and post-apocalyptic drama series. This show followed a group of young survivors who were sent from a space station to Earth to determine its habitability, facing challenges from the hostile environment and the warring factions that emerged on the ground.
104. The Asterisk War (TV Series 2015–2016)
“The Asterisk War” drew inspiration from Yuu Miyazaki’s light novel series, offering a fantasy anime set in a futuristic academy where students engage in battles using supernatural powers. This series followed a talented young fighter as he competed in a prestigious tournament and unraveled the mysteries of his own past.
105. The Astronaut Wives Club (TV Series 2015–2015)
“The Astronaut Wives Club” adapted Lily Koppel’s non-fiction book, offering a period drama series set during the early days of the U.S. space program. This show followed the lives of the wives of the Mercury Seven astronauts, exploring their personal struggles, friendships, and the pressures of being thrust into the public eye.
106. The Case of the Exorcist (TV Series 2015– )
“The Case of the Exorcist” offered a Taiwanese supernatural drama series. This show followed a group of individuals with special abilities who formed a team to investigate and battle supernatural forces, combining elements of horror, action, and mystery.
107. The Casual Vacancy (TV Series 2015–2015)
“The Casual Vacancy” brought J.K. Rowling’s novel to the small screen, presenting a dark and dramatic miniseries. This show depicted the lives of the residents in the seemingly idyllic English village of Pagford, exploring themes of social class, politics, and the impact of secrets and conflicts on the community.
108. The Crimson Petal and the White (TV Series 2011–2011)
“The Crimson Petal and the White” adapted Michel Faber’s Victorian-era novel, offering a dark and atmospheric period drama miniseries. This show followed a young prostitute who aspired to escape her life of servitude, encountering a wealthy businessman and becoming entangled in a web of desire, manipulation, and social constraints.
109. The Devil Is a Part-Timer! (TV Series 2013– )
“The Devil Is a Part-Timer!” adapted Satoshi Wagahara’s light novel series, presenting a comedic and supernatural anime. This series followed the Devil King, who is transported to modern-day Tokyo and must work at a fast-food restaurant to survive, leading to hilarious and unexpected situations.
110. The Dovekeepers (TV Series 2015–2015)
“The Dovekeepers” adapted Alice Hoffman’s historical novel, offering a dramatic miniseries set during the Roman siege of Masada. This show followed a group of extraordinary women who lived and fought for their survival in a remote desert fortress, exploring themes of resilience, faith, and the power of hope.
111. The Eccentric Family (TV Series 2013– )
“The Eccentric Family” adapted Tomihiko Morimi’s novel, offering a whimsical and philosophical anime. This series followed a family of shape-shifting tanuki (raccoon dogs) as they navigated the supernatural world, encountered mythical creatures, and explored the delicate balance between human and animal realms.
112. The Firm (TV Series 2012–2012)
“The Firm” adapted John Grisham’s legal thriller novel, presenting a suspenseful and gripping series. This show followed a young lawyer who becomes entangled in a dangerous web of corruption and intrigue after joining a prestigious law firm, uncovering dark secrets and fighting for justice.
113. The Flash (TV Series 2014–2023)
“The Flash” brought DC Comics’ Scarlet Speedster to the small screen, offering a fast-paced and thrilling superhero series. This show followed Barry Allen, a forensic scientist who gains superhuman speed after a particle accelerator explosion, as he fought crime, protected Central City, and faced a multitude of metahuman villains.
114. The Glamorous Imperial Concubine, final episode (TV Episode 2011)
“The Glamorous Imperial Concubine” offered a Chinese historical drama series set during the Tang Dynasty. This show followed the life of a young woman who rose from humble beginnings to become a highly influential imperial concubine, navigating the treacherous politics of the palace and seeking justice and love.
115. The Hentai Prince and the Stony Cat (TV Series 2013–2013)
“The Hentai Prince and the Stony Cat” adapted Sou Sagara’s light novel series, offering a comedic and romantic anime. This series followed a high school student who made a wish to the Stony Cat statue, leading to unexpected consequences, romantic entanglements, and the exploration of desires and true selves.
116. The Irregular at Magic High School (TV Series 2014– )
“The Irregular at Magic High School” adapted Tsutomu Satou’s light novel series, offering a fantasy anime set in a world where magic and technology coexist. This series followed a pair of siblings with exceptional magical abilities as they enrolled in a prestigious magic high school and became entangled in political conspiracies and conflicts.
117. The Last Kingdom (TV Series 2015–2022)
“The Last Kingdom” adapted Bernard Cornwell’s historical novel series, presenting a gripping and action-packed historical drama. This show followed Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon nobleman captured and raised by Vikings, as he straddled two worlds and played a crucial role in the battle for England during the Viking Age.
118. The Leftovers (TV Series 2014–2017)
“The Leftovers” adapted Tom Perrotta’s novel, offering a thought-provoking and emotionally charged drama series. This show depicted the aftermath of a global event known as the Departure, where a percentage of the world’s population vanished without explanation, exploring the lives of those left behind and the search for meaning in a world filled with uncertainty.
119. The Lying Game (TV Series 2011–2013)
“The Lying Game” adapted Sara Shepard’s young adult novel series, presenting a mystery drama series. This show followed a young woman who discovers she has a long-lost twin sister and becomes embroiled in a web of secrets, lies, and identity-switching, leading to twists, betrayals, and the search for the truth.
120. The Magicians (TV Series 2015–2020)
“The Magicians” adapted Lev Grossman’s fantasy novel series, offering a dark and magical drama series. This show followed a group of students at Brakebills University for Magical Pedagogy as they explored a fantastical world, battled supernatural threats, and faced the consequences of their own desires and inner demons.
121. The Man in the High Castle (TV Series 2015–2019)
“The Man in the High Castle” brought Philip K. Dick’s alternate history novel to the screen, presenting a gripping and thought-provoking series. This show depicted a world where the Axis Powers won World War II, exploring the lives of characters living in a divided and totalitarian United States.
122. The Mystic Archives of Dantalian (TV Series 2011– )
“The Mystic Archives of Dantalian” drew inspiration from Gakuto Mikumo’s light novel series, offering a supernatural mystery anime. This series followed a young man who inherits a library of forbidden books and forms a pact with a mysterious girl, leading to encounters with supernatural beings and the unraveling of arcane mysteries.
123. The Nine Lives of Chloe King (TV Series 2011–2011)
“The Nine Lives of Chloe King” adapted Liz Braswell’s young adult novel series, offering a supernatural drama series. This show followed a teenager who discovers she has special abilities and is part of an ancient race with feline powers, navigating a world filled with danger, romance, and the struggle to protect her loved ones.
124. The Originals (TV Series 2013–2018)
“The Originals” served as a spin-off of “The Vampire Diaries,” presenting a supernatural drama series. This show followed the Mikaelson siblings, the original vampires, as they returned to their ancestral home of New Orleans and became embroiled in a complex power struggle with witches, werewolves, and other supernatural factions.
125. The Pet Girl of Sakurasou (TV Series 2012–2013)
“The Pet Girl of Sakurasou” adapted Hajime Kamoshida’s light novel series, offering a romantic comedy-drama anime. This series followed a high school student who becomes the caretaker of a talented but socially inept artist, leading to a chaotic yet heartwarming journey of self-discovery, friendship, and love.
126. The Pilot’s Love Song (TV Series 2014– )
“The Pilot’s Love Song” drew inspiration from Koroku Inumura’s light novel series, offering a fantasy anime set in a world filled with floating islands and airships. This series followed a group of young students as they trained to become pilots, uncovering secrets, facing perilous challenges, and forging deep bonds along the way.
127. The Secret Circle (TV Series 2011–2012)
“The Secret Circle” adapted L.J. Smith’s young adult novel series, offering a supernatural drama series. This show followed a teenage girl who discovers she is a witch and becomes part of a coven, exploring her newfound powers, unraveling family secrets, and facing the dangerous consequences of magic.
128. The Secret of Crickley Hall (TV Series 2012–2012)
“The Secret of Crickley Hall” brought James Herbert’s supernatural novel to the screen, presenting a chilling and atmospheric miniseries. This show followed a family who moves into a haunted house, experiencing paranormal phenomena and uncovering the dark history of the house, leading to a race against time to uncover the truth.
129. The Strain (TV Series 2014–2017)
“The Strain” adapted Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s vampire novel trilogy, offering a horror and thriller series. This show depicted a world threatened by a vampire epidemic and followed a group of individuals who fought to uncover the origins of the virus, battling the vampire master and his minions to save humanity.
130. The Testament of Sister New Devil (TV Series 2015– )
“The Testament of Sister New Devil” adapted Tetsuto Uesu’s light novel series, offering a supernatural ecchi anime. This series followed a high school student who discovers he is the son of a demon and becomes entangled in a world of supernatural conflicts, harem situations, and the struggle to protect his loved ones.
131. The Woodlies (TV Series 2012– )
“The Woodlies” presented an animated comedy series. This show followed a group of quirky woodland creatures known as Woodlies as they embarked on amusing adventures, explored their forest home, and encountered the curious human world.
132. Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers (TV Series 2011– )
“Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers” adapted Robert Rodi’s graphic novel, presenting an animated miniseries that explored the complicated relationship between the Norse gods Thor and Loki. This show delved into the rivalries, conflicts, and brotherhood of the iconic Marvel characters, exploring themes of power, redemption, and familial bonds.
133. Ultimate Spider-Man (TV Series 2012–2017)
“Ultimate Spider-Man” brought Marvel’s iconic web-slinging superhero to animated form, offering an action-packed and comedic series. This show followed a young Peter Parker as he balanced his high school life with his duties as Spider-Man, teaming up with other Marvel heroes and facing off against supervillains.
134. Violetta (TV Series 2012–2015)
“Violetta” offered a popular Argentine musical drama series. This show followed a musically talented teenager named Violetta who discovers her passion for singing and navigates the challenges of fame, friendship, and young love, captivating audiences with its catchy songs and engaging storylines.
