As a self-proclaimed binge-watching connoisseur who has navigated the treacherous waters of television land for decades, I must say that these series have truly left indelible marks on my pop culture journey. From the high-fashion glamour of Gossip Girl, where I found myself longing for a Manolo Blahnik as much as I yearned for a Serena van der Woodsen’s wardrobe, to the magical escapades of The Magicians, where I couldn’t help but wonder if I had a latent ability to conjure up a cappuccino at will.
These 2024 Emmy Awards nominees will keep you fully booked.
It turns out that numerous TV series nominated for this year’s Emmy Awards have drawn inspiration from popular novels. Among them are “Shogun,” “Lessons in Chemistry,” “Ripley,” and “Red, White & Royal Blue.
This year’s highly acclaimed series, “Shogun,” with a total of 24 nominations including Outstanding Drama Series, draws inspiration from James Clavell’s 1975 novel by the same name. This captivating storyline follows key historical events and figures in Japanese history.
In September, on ABC’s Emmy Awards (hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy), two book adaptations will compete for the Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series Award. One is “Lessons in Chemistry,” a series starring Emmy nominee Brie Larson, based on Bonnie Garmus’s 2022 debut novel of the same name. This series follows the love story of TV chef and chemist Elizabeth Zott. The other contender is “Ripley,” an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 psychological thriller, “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” which also served as inspiration for the 1999 movie starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jude Law.
Over time, television series based on books have frequently been recognized at the Emmy Awards, with programs such as “Games of Thrones,” “Bridgerton,” and “Big Little Lies” consistently earning numerous nominations and awards throughout their runs.
HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” adapted from George R.R. Martin’s renowned book series, garnered a grand total of 164 nominations during its 8-season run (2011-2019), taking home the Outstanding Drama Series award four times. Meanwhile, Netflix’s “Bridgerton” has been well-received by viewers and Emmy voters alike, earning 15 nominations and securing two wins thus far.
The scale of the drama was most grand in the series “Big Little Lies,” an adaptation from Liane Moriarty’s popular novel bearing the same title. This production showcased top-tier acting talent on television with actresses such as Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, and Laura Dern. The series garnered 21 Emmy nominations and took home eight awards, including the Outstanding Limited Series accolade.
Of course, we can’t forget about “The Morning Show,” a consistent contender for Emmy awards with an impressive total of 27 nominations since its premiere in 2019. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, and Billy Crudup (who won the Supporting Actor Emmy in 2020), this Apple TV+ series delves into the ruthless landscape of daytime television. Inspired by Brian Stelter’s 2013 non-fiction book “Top of the Morning,” the show was honored at the 2024 Emmys with awards for Outstanding Lead Actress (for both Witherspoon and Aniston) and Outstanding Drama Series, among others.
As a devoted literature enthusiast, I can’t get enough of TV series based on books that have graced Emmy nominations or delivered exceptional adaptations. Dive into this article and discover which novels are about to join your ever-growing book collection!
And tune into the 2024 Emmy Awards Sept. 15 to see all the winners.
The miniseries “Lessons in Chemistry,” inspired by Bonnie Garmus’ 2022 debut novel of the same name, garnered a total of ten Emmy nominations in 2024. Among these were nods for actors Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, and Millicent Shelton. The Apple TV+ series, up for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, and the book share a narrative about Elizabeth Zott (Larson), a chemist who experiences heartache, confronts misogyny, and eventually rises to fame as a cooking show host in 1960s California.
Following the debut of “Shōgun” in 2024, it marked the first Japanese-language series to receive a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Drama Series, accumulating a total of 25 nominations at the 2024 Emmys. The FX program is an adaptation of James Clavell’s 1975 novel with the same title, which delved into historical events and significant figures from Japan during the 1600s, as the Edo period was commencing. Beyond the 2024 series, the book has been previously adapted into a 1980 miniseries, a stage musical, board game, and video games.
Ever since its debut in 2019, “The Morning Show” has maintained its dominance in the streaming realm, largely due to outstanding performances from its lead actors such as Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup. These talented individuals have all received Emmy nominations throughout the Apple TV+ series’ tenure. This critically acclaimed show is adapted from Brian Stelter’s 2013 non-fiction book “Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV.” By offering a glimpse behind the scenes of morning television, “The Morning Show” has garnered an impressive 27 nominations and even snagged a 2020 win for Billy Crudup in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
The 2024 Netflix miniseries adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 psychological thriller, “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” presents the story of Tom Ripley, a con artist in the swinging ’60s New York, who is employed by a powerful shipping tycoon to convince his son Dickie (Johnny Flynn) to abandon his jet-set lifestyle in Europe and return to America. The series also features Dakota Fanning in a supporting role. In the 2024 Emmy Awards, “Ripley” earned 13 nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Andrew Scott, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Dakota Fanning.
In 2019, Casey McQuiston’s top-selling novel “Red, White & Royal Blue” found success as an Amazon Prime movie in 2023. This movie showcased the romantic tale between the fictional son of the U.S. president (played by Taylor Zakhar Perez) and the Prince of England (Nicholas Galitzine). Notably, it was nominated for the Outstanding Television Movie at the 2024 Emmys.
In Ryan Murphy’s anthology series titled “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” which is set to air in 2024, the narrative unfolds around Truman Capote, portrayed by Tom Hollander, who damaged his relationships with a group of New York City high society women, often referred to as his “Swans.” This was due to his publication of articles that subtly depicted them in an unflattering light in a 1975 Esquire article. The show is based on the book “Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era,” written by Laurence Leamer. The FX production boasted a star-studded cast that included Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, and the late Treat Williams. In 2024, this season garnered 10 Emmy nominations, with acting nods for Hollander, Watts, Williams, and Lane.
2023’s “Fellow Travelers,” a series based on Thomas Mallon’s 2008 novel of the same name, follows the tumultuous relationship between Hawkins Fuller (portrayed by Matt Bomer) and Timothy Laughlin (Jonathan Bailey). This story unfolds from the 1950s to the 1980s. Both Bomer and Bailey were nominated for Emmy Awards in 2024, with Bomer receiving a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, while Bailey was recognized as a contender for Outstanding Supporting Actor in the same category for their performances in the Showtime miniseries.
At the tail end of 2020, Netflix’s portrayal of Julia Quinn’s romance novel series “Bridgerton” became a significant cultural touchstone. The reason for this popularity can be attributed to its multicultural cast, impressive soundtrack, and tantalizing love scenes that left streaming service subscribers eagerly anticipating each new episode. Additionally, the show garnered critical praise, securing an Outstanding Drama Series nomination at the 2021 Emmys.
This captivating drama, brimming with grand battles and forbidden love, is derived from the widely acclaimed book series by George R.R Martin. Though the books have enjoyed immense success individually, the television adaptation has attracted fans worldwide, many who aren’t typically drawn to the original content. Over eight seasons, this HBO production garnered an astounding 58 Emmy Awards, making it the most award-winning drama series ever produced. Despite ongoing debates about its controversial finale, which veered from Martin’s narrative to create a unique conclusion, the show will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most revered in history.
I eagerly immersed myself in HBO’s screen adaptation of Liane Moriarty’s hit novel, drawn by the top-tier talent gracing our small screens. As one of the fortunate five women entangled in a murder mystery, I found myself sharing screen time with the illustrious Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz, and Laura Dern. Reminiscent of the book’s captivating allure, the first season garnered eight Primetime Emmy Awards and even persuaded the esteemed Meryl Streep to join us for a crucial role in the second season. In collaboration with Moriarty, she helped sculpt the narrative, despite there being no more material from the book to draw upon. Although not universally adored like its predecessor, season two still managed to secure nominations for both Meryl Streep and Laura Dern for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
3 Body Problem, a Netflix series set in both the U.K. and China, received six Emmy nominations for 2024, including the highly sought-after Outstanding Drama Series nod. This gripping series revolves around a team of scientists grappling with an alien enigma and potential planetary peril. The storyline is adapted from Liu Cixin’s book series titled Remembrance of Earth’s Past, which first came out in 2006 with the debut novel, The Three-Body Problem. Following this, Cixin published The Dark Forest in 2008 and Death’s End in 2010.
The British espionage drama “Slow Horses,” which premiered on Apple TV+ in 2022, particularly gained attention during its third season, earning nine Emmy nominations for categories such as Outstanding Drama Series and individual performances by stars Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden. This show is adapted from Mick Herron’s spy novel series titled “Slough House,” with the first book “Slow Horses” released in 2010. The series currently consists of eight novels, with the latest addition “Bad Actors” published in 2023.
The series “Palm Royale,” which made its debut on Apple TV+, received three Emmy nominations for 2024 in the categories of Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Kristen Wiig), and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Carol Burnett). Despite being adapted from the 2018 book “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie” by Juliet McDaniel, the show takes a significantly different path from its original source material. The story is set in the late ’60s and revolves around Kristen Wiig’s character, Maxine Simmons, who was once a beauty pageant queen, as she strives to gain entry into Florida’s Palm Beach high society. However, unlike in the book where Maxine is banished from Palm Springs after causing a drunken scene at Thanksgiving following her husband’s revelation that he is leaving her for his secretary, the show has Maxine in Palm Beach.
In 2024, Lily Gladstone received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the Emmys, for her role in Hulu’s miniseries titled Under The Bridge. This series is adapted from Rebecca Godfrey’s 2005 true crime book of the same name. The storyline follows the tragic events surrounding the murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk by a group of eight peers that took place in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, in 1997.
The 2024 miniseries titled “The Sympathizer” is a historical black comedy, derived from Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel published in 2015 with the same name. This HBO production unfolds near the end of the Vietnam War and revolves around a Vietnamese spy who escapes to a U.S. refugee camp, where his allegiances are put to the test as he covertly communicates with the Viet Cong. The series garnered an Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award at the 2024 Emmys for Robert Downey Jr., who played five distinct roles within the show.
Debuting on Hulu in 2017, this television series is a reinterpretation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel from 1985, set in the totalitarian state of Gilead after a Second American Civil War. The show has since moved beyond its original source material, following the story of June Osborne (played by Elisabeth Moss), the main character and subjugated handmaid, as she fights for her freedom. It has garnered several Emmys awards, including Outstanding Drama Series in its first season.
Originally based on Alex Haley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Roots: The Saga of an American Family,” published in 1976, this groundbreaking mini-series made its debut a year later on ABC. Starring LeVar Burton, it quickly became a cultural sensation, earning nine Emmys and the prestigious Peabody Award. Its ratings were exceptionally high, and to this day, the finale remains the second-highest rated series finale in U.S. TV history. A remake titled “Roots” was released in 2016, featuring Malachi Kirby and Anika Noni Rose.
A waitress who can read minds and vampires with southern accents are only a few of the intriguing characters on this immortal drama. The series, starring now-real-life couple Anna Pacquin and Stephen Moyer, is based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries books by Charlaine Harris and focuses on a small town in Louisiana. After seven seasons, the show came to an end in 2014, but we will forever be grateful for giving all of us the gift of naked Alexander Skarsgård and Joe Manganiello.
Reframing the statement for a more natural and easy-to-understand language: The British series “Sherlock,” which is a contemporary adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic detective stories, features Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in lead roles. This show was highly popular not just in its native U.K., but also gained worldwide acclaim, even in the United States where it bagged the award for Best Television Film at the 2016 Emmys.
This thrilling series, centered around historical fiction written by author Diana Gabaldon, delves into the realms of time travel, rebellion, and a complex romantic entanglement. The series’ star, Caitriona Balfe, portrays a character who journeys through centuries only to find herself drawn to a rebellious Scottish highlander, Sam Heughan, despite her existing marriage in her own era.
According to Jean Hanff Korelitz’s 2014 novel “You Should Have Known,” Nicole Kidman once again took center stage in a thrilling mystery, titled “The Undoing. In this story, Grace Fraser, portrayed by Kidman, is a therapist who experiences a dramatic life shift when her husband, Jonathan (played by Hugh Grant), becomes a prime suspect in the murder of Elena Alves (Matilda De Angelis).
Despite some mixed feelings about the final episode, there was universal agreement that Nicole Kidman’s costumes were top-notch throughout the series.
The crime drama centered around Dexter Morgan, portrayed by Michael C. Hall (a blood spatter analyst during the day and a serial killer at night), was initially inspired by books written by Jeff Lindsay. Over its eight-season run on Showtime, it built a devoted fanbase and earned 23 Emmy nominations. However, the series finale was not an easy one to wrap up satisfactorily.
In 2021, the creative group decided to give another try at concluding Dexter’s tale in a special series of episodes, which they named “Dexter: New Blood“.
The critically acclaimed Netflix series, “Orange Is the New Black,” is inspired by author Piper Kerman’s memoir of the same name and quickly became popular among fans. They appreciated the blend of witty humor and emotionally intense storylines, as well as the powerful female characters such as Suzanne (Uzo Aduba), Sophia (Laverne Cox), Pennsatucky (Taryn Manning) and fan-favorite Poussey Washington (Samira Wiley). The series concluded after seven seasons in 2019, bidding farewell to the world of Litchfield.
Prior to Kyle Chandler gracing our TV screens and winning hearts, the sports drama was first presented as a film featuring Billy Bob Thornton in the same role. However, in 2006, H.G. Bissinger’s non-fiction book “Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream” found its way onto TV screens, converting football skeptics into believers. The series also featured Connie Britton, Minka Kelly, Scott Porter, Michael B. Jordan, and Taylor Kitsch as Tim Riggins. So let’s all repeat after me, “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts…
Here’s another captivating adaptation from Liane Moriarty: “Nine Perfect Strangers”, a 2021 collaboration between Nicole Kidman and David E. Kelley, based on Moriarty’s 2018 novel of the same name. This Hulu series centers around Masha Dmitrichenko (played by Kidman), a wellness retreat leader, who sets out to transform the lives of nine strangers, including Frances (Melissa McCarthy), Lars (Luke Evans), Tony (Bobby Cannavale), Carmel (Regina Hall), Napoleon (Michael Shannon), Jessica (Samara Weaving), Ben (Melvin Gregg), Heather (Asher Keddie) and Zoe (Grace Van Patten).
Originating from the writings of native New Yorker Cecily von Ziegesar, this show has been known to encapsulate the clandestine lives of young Manhattan elites in an iconic manner. Regardless if you identified with Blair (Leighton Meester) or Serena (Blake Lively), it’s hard to deny that the stylish cast sparked a touch of envy during its six-season run on The CW.
The popular book series penned by author Sara Shepard became a beloved binge-worthy TV show for viewers everywhere, boasting a fashionable group consisting of Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, Ashley Benson, and Troian Bellisario. This intriguing team always managed to keep fans guessing until the very end. Over seven seasons on Freeform, the show called “PLL” attempted to resolve all the questions that its vast fanbase had as the conclusion approached. Whether their answers provided satisfaction is a topic for another discussion.
The SyFy series, titled “The Magicians,” offers readers of Lev Grossman’s beloved book trilogy a peek into the magical realm of Brakebills University’s students. In this world, college life is fraught with typical struggles such as complex relationships and substance abuse, but with an added layer – mastering their magical abilities. To make matters more intricate, these characters often find themselves on perilous missions to preserve the multiverse or magic itself. Over five seasons, the stakes only escalated, yet one constant remained: the promise of a spectacular musical episode.
The attractive ensemble consisting of Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Kat Graham, and Ian Somerhalder significantly boosted the appeal of this supernatural TV show on The CW, which was a massive hit among viewers. Fans who adored L. J. Smith’s book series were thrilled to witness their beloved characters brought to life in this captivating drama, which concluded its eight-season run in 2017.
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