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  Top 10 TV Shows You Didn't Know Are Based on Books

  You might be surprised at how many of your favorite TV series started as page-turners! In this countdown, we're exploring memorable shows whose gripping stories first came to life in novels, short stories, and columns. Prepare for everything from macabre mysteries to unforgettable comedies, with a few unexpected literary origins along the way. Which literary adaptation took you by surprise? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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  TV shows based on books, television adaptations, Sex and the City, M*A*S*H, House of Cards, Dexter, Killing Eve, Shogun, You, True Blood, Friday Night Lights, The Fall of the House of Usher, book adaptations, literary TV shows, novels to screen, adaptation, Edgar Allan Poe, Charlaine Harris, Caroline Kepnes, Candace Bushnell, James Clavell, Luke Jennings, Jeff Lindsay, Michael Dobbs, Richard Hooker, best TV series, drama series, mystery series
• 10 Evil Characters Who Got OTHER PEOPLE to Do Their Killing

  Dive into the world of the most manipulative and sinister villains who prefer to let others do their dirty work. From movie masterminds to literary legends, these characters prove that true evil doesn't always get its hands bloody directly.

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  villains, evil characters, manipulation, Hans Landa, Lady Macbeth, Voldemort, Sauron, Joffrey Baratheon, Gus Fring, The Joker, Emperor Palpatine, Jigsaw, movie villains, literary villains, character analysis, evil masterminds, psychological manipulation, cinema, pop culture, character study
• Saul Williams Discusses His Film Career

  Though he has appeared in such big budget Hollywood films as "K-Pax," it's his smaller projects that are closest to his heart. http://www.WatchMojo.com chats with musician/actor/poet Saul Williams about his poetry, his film career and his literary mixtape.

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  Saul Williams, music, poetry, film, actor, writing, writer, literary mixtape, book, author, Hip hop, Spoken word, electronic music, Alternative hip hop, Industrial hip hop, Chorus, Aujourd'hui, Slam, Sundance Film Festival
• Top 20 Fantasy Worlds in Movies TV and Games

  Fantasy is wonderful in any medium, though everything depends on how great the world is. For this list, we’re looking at the most enthralling realms in fantasy shows, movies, and games. We’ll be ranking them according to their realization on screen, rather than their literary source material.

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  best fantasy worlds, fantasy worlds, fantasy, fantasy movies, fantasy films, world building, dragon age, wheel of time, dark souls, spirited away, warcraft, peter pan, alice in wonderland, wizard of oz, god of war, legend of zelda, avatar the last airbender, elder scrolls, narnia, the witcher, game of thrones, harry potter, the lord of the rings, middle earth, the rings of power, tolkien, watchmojo, top 10, list, TV, Film, Video Games
• Rory Gilmore's Love Interests: Who Was Mr. Right?

  Team Dean, Team Jess, or Team Logan? The debate over Rory Gilmore's perfect match has raged for years! Join us as we examine the pros and cons of all her love interests from Stars Hollow to Yale. From Dean building her a car to Jess's literary connection to Logan's charming ways - we're analyzing every relationship to determine who was truly the right guy for our favorite bookworm.

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  Gilmore Girls, Rory Gilmore, Dean Forester, Jess Mariano, Logan Huntzberger, Tristin Dugray, Marty, Team Dean, Team Jess, Team Logan, Stars Hollow, Yale, Chilton, Lorelai Gilmore, Luke Danes, romance, TV couples, relationship analysis, perfect match, television drama, WB, Netflix, Gilmore Girls Revival, Alexis Bledel, Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia, Matt Czuchry, Chad Michael Murray, MsMojo
• Stephen King Movies: Why Can't Hollywood Get Them Right?

  From thousand-page novels to complex character ensembles, Stephen King's distinctive writing style has proven notoriously difficult to adapt to screen. Join us as we explore why so many King adaptations miss the mark despite his literary brilliance! From "Maximum Overdrive" to "The Dark Tower," we examine the challenges filmmakers face when trying to capture the King of Horror's unique vision.

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  Stephen King adaptations, bad Stephen King movies, The Shining, Stanley Kubrick, Carrie, The Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me, Maximum Overdrive, The Dark Tower, Salem's Lot, The Stand, Under the Dome, Needful Things, Desperation, Frank Darabont, Rob Reiner, Mike Flanagan, Doctor Sleep, horror movies, Movies, Books, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• Top 30 Best and Worst Stephen King Movie Adaptations

  From nightmares to masterpieces, the Master of Horror's work has experienced quite the journey on screen! Join us as we count down the triumphs and tragedies of Stephen King adaptations. Our picks alternate between the very best and absolute worst transformations of his literary genius into feature films. Which cinematic vision captured King's essence, and which ones missed the mark entirely?

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  stephen king movies, best king adaptations, worst king adaptations, the shawshank redemption, the shining, carrie, it movie, misery, stand by me, the green mile, the mist, maximum overdrive, the dark tower, gerald's game, 1408, firestarter, dolores claiborne, horror movies, thriller movies, mike flanagan, tim robbins, morgan freeman, kathy bates, sissy spacek, watchmojo, top movies, Movies, Books, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• 10 Inspirational Stories That Turned Out to Be FAKE

  Not all inspirational tales are what they seem... Join us as we explore heart-wrenching stories of perseverance and survival that captured public attention—only to be exposed as elaborate frauds. From cancer-faking scammers to fabricated memoirs, these tales of deception show just how far some people will go for fame, money, or simply attention. Which con artist do you think is the most shameless?

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  fake inspirational stories, literary hoaxes, memoir frauds, James Frey, A Million Little Pieces, Tania Head, 9/11 hoax, The Malarkey Family, Michael Oher, Tuohy Family, The Blind Side, Lymphoma Can Suck It, An Angel at the Fence, The Salt Path, Nasdijj, JT LeRoy, Sarah Delashmit, cancer scams, fake illness, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list , Documentary, Education, Science, People, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• Top 10 Craziest Ways Bands Got Their Names

  Ever wonder how your favorite bands got their names? From literary references to historical figures, and even adult toys, these origin stories range from bizarre to brilliant! Join us as we explore the fascinating stories behind some of music's most memorable monikers.

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  band names, music history, Joy Division, Grateful Dead, Beatles, Molly Hatchet, Jethro Tull, Megadeth, Steely Dan, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Pearl Jam, rock bands, band origins, music trivia, rock music, metal bands, grunge bands, alternative rock, progressive rock, punk rock, band facts, music legends, Music, Rock, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• Top 10 Greatest Poets of All Time

  From ancient epics to modern masterpieces, poetry has shaped our understanding of humanity. Join us as we celebrate the wordsmiths whose verses continue to resonate across time and cultures! Our countdown honors those poets whose powerful words have transcended borders, challenged conventions, and touched hearts worldwide. Which poet's work speaks most deeply to your soul?

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  greatest poets, literary masters, Homer, William Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri, John Milton, Maya Angelou, John Keats, Rumi, Pablo Neruda, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Rabindranath Tagore, epic poetry, romantic poetry, sonnets, Divine Comedy, Paradise Lost, ancient literature, poetry analysis, literary history, classic literature, poetry lovers, verse, poetic legacy, influential writers, literary giants, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• MsRepresented: Romeo & Juliet Are NOT the Ultimate Love Story

  Think you know Shakespeare's most famous love story? Think again! Join us as we explore how "Romeo and Juliet" has been misinterpreted through the ages. From the non-existent balcony to the true themes of passion and recklessness, discover why this isn't just a simple tale of star-crossed lovers.

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  Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, literary analysis, classic literature, misunderstood stories, theatrical adaptations, Verona, Montagues, Capulets, tragic romance, stage plays, film adaptations, Baz Luhrmann, Franco Zeffirelli, West Side Story, balcony scene, literary misconceptions, dramatic analysis, theater history, Renaissance literature, classical drama, love stories, teenage romance, literary themes, History, Education, Facts, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• House of the Dragon: Things You Missed In S2E3

  So much happened in this epic episode that it was easy to miss some of the best references and callbacks! That's where we come in. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re scoping out the details, hints, Easter Eggs, and literary context that you might not have caught while watching Season Two, Episode Three of “House of the Dragon”.

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• Top 20 Actors Who Look Nothing Like the Book Describes

  Readers will know that these actors look nothing like the book descriptions. For this list, we’ll be looking at actors from TV and movies whose physical descriptions don’t line up with their literary counterparts.

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  actors who look nothing like the book describes, actors who look nothing like the book descriptions, actors who don't look like book characters, paper towns, the help, percy jackson, the hunger games, the vampire diaries, pride and prejudice, jack reacher, pretty little liars, divergent, gossip girl, mortal instruments, a walk to remember, actors, Movies, Books, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo, msmojo
• Top 20 Books That Were Banned

  These literary classics were not always regarded as such. For this list, we’re looking at books that have been banned for sale and distribution at some point for a wide variety of reasons.

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  books that have been banned, novels that have been banned, banned books, banned novels, banned, banned writers, controversial books, controversial writers, writers, writing, banned items, banned products, brave new world, american psycho, of mice and men, fahrenheit 451, the satanic verses, a clockwork orange, the catcher in the rye, lolita, Books, Reading, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• Top 20 Creepiest Characters of All Time

  These characters left a lasting, creepy impression. For this list, we’ll be looking at the creepiest and most unsettling characters from all media.

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  creepiest characters of all time, creepiest characters, creepiest movie characters, creepiest tv characters, creepiest video game characters, creepiest literary characters, creepy characters, disturbing characters, creepiest horror characters, scary characters, creepypastas, slender man, hannibal lecter, count dracula, pennywise the dancing clown, patrick bateman, pazuzu, koh the face stealer, Horror