16 TV Shows That Are Wayyyyy Better Than The Books They're Based On, According To Fans

Warning: Spoilers ahead!

Recently, I asked the BuzzFeed Community which TV show adaptations are actually better than the books they're based on.

Here are 16 of their top responses:

1.Interview with the Vampire, based on The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice

Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, and Bailey Bass are in a period setting; Anderson in a suit, Reid holding a hat, and Bass in a dress with lace and floral accents

2.Daisy Jones and the Six, based on Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Riley Keough in lace performance attire sings into a microphone on stage with her arms raised, showcasing an intricate garment

3.The Lincoln Lawyer, based on The Brass Verdict and The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in a suit stands in a courtroom with a serious expression. Ceiling has a grid pattern

4.Shōgun, based on Shōgun by James Clavell

Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada in traditional period costumes ride horses in a forest setting in a scene

5.Bridgerton, based on Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

Nicola Coughlan in an elegant gown and Luke Newton in a formal coat embrace in a historical setting from the show "Bridgerton."

6.Game of Thrones, based on A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin

Daenerys Targaryen, from Game of Thrones, wearing a detailed medieval-style dress, is looking slightly downward with a focused expression

7.True Blood, based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer in a scene from a TV show, standing inside a dimly lit room with people and a sign in the background

8.Harlan Coben's Shelter, based on Shelter by Harlan Coben

Jaden Michael and Adrian Greensmith in a casual indoor setting; Jaden is smiling while Adrian looks focused on something off-camera

9.The Six Million Dollar Man, based on Cyborg by Martin Caidin

A man in a beige suit, gazing thoughtfully

10.Pretty Little Liars, based on Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

Shay Mitchell, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, and Lucy Hale are gathered, looking at an object off-camera with serious expressions in a scene from a TV show

11.Foundation, based on Foundation by Isaac Asimov

Jared Harris and Lou Llobell in a futuristic greenhouse scene from the TV series "Foundation," standing among tall plants and discussing

12.His Dark Materials, based on His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman

Dafne Keen as Lyra Belacqua looks pensively in a scene from HBO's "His Dark Materials."

13.The 100, based on The 100 by Kass Morgan

Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley in post-apocalyptic attire having a serious conversation on set of "The 100"

14.Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, based on Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams

Elijah Wood, Samuel Barnett, and a Corgi dog stand together, looking ahead with concern. Wood is holding the Corgi while Barnett wears a bright jacket and tie

15.The Magicians, based on The Magicians by Lev Grossman

Jason Ralph, in a blood-stained shirt, stands next to Summer Bishil, who is gesturing while wearing a stylish dress, in an indoor setting

16.And finally, The Terror, based on The Terror by Dan Simmons

Jared Harris as Captain Francis Crozier in a period naval uniform, sitting in a dimly lit room with shelves and nautical items in the background

Which other TV adaptations do you think are better than the books they're based on? Why? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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