Netflix Original Series Adapted from Books

Aniket Raj

Put Your Head on My Shoulder (2019)

A lighthearted Mandarin rom-com series about Situ Mo and Gu Weiyi, who fall in love after being set up by their mothers.

The Queen's Gambit (2020) 

A coming-of-age story following Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy, as she navigates personal growth, determination, and the challenges of fame.

Leila (2019) 

Set in a dystopian future, the series follows a mother's quest to find her daughter amidst religious extremism. It offers a compelling narrative and features Huma Qureshi in a brilliant performance.

Ray (2021)

An anthology series based on the works of Satyajit Ray, covering four short stories with themes ranging from satire to psychological thriller. Each episode features notable actors like Kay Kay Menon and Manoj Bajpayee.

Sacred Games (2018)

An intense series set in Mumbai, featuring violence, plot twists, and action. Based on Vikram Chandra's novel, it's a gritty and binge-worthy show.

Alias Grace (2017)

Adapted from Margaret Atwood's novel, the series follows Grace, an Irish immigrant convicted of murder, using dreams and flashbacks to tell a captivating story.

Goodbye Earth (2024)

A recently added South Korean series based on Kōtarō Isaka's novel, depicting a dystopian world facing its end in 200 days.