Amazing Shows based on Book Series
I’m going to start this out by saying that very few shows are true to their book counterparts, but the next two that I’m about to mention are absolutely incredible.
Let’s start with Outlander, it’s currently on Season Two. I read these books like ten years ago and was completely in love with Diana Gabaldon’s series. I am far from being a time travel nut, but this story had me hooked from the first page. So obviously, when you already have a picture of what Jamie and Claire look like, it’s hard to picture someone else in their place. Same went for Twilight and 50 Shades. But I’ll tell you this, Outlander’s beautiful landscapes, and settings, the music and the wonderful acting make this show absolutely awesome! Then there’s Sam Heughan and his sexy as all hell Scottish accent...yummm. That’s one hell of a beautiful man. Caitriona Balfe as Claire is exactly how I pictured her, fiery and strong. The best part is that it goes perfectly with the books. So season one is based on Outlander, season two is based on Dragonfly in Amber, etc. Even if you haven’t read the books this is definitely a show you don’t want to miss.
So, Game of Thrones is currently on its sixth season and I honestly have no idea how I have avoided this great story arc for this long. Maybe it’s because fantasy worlds are not really my thing. Having said that, my brother is a huge fanatic and I had spent these last six seasons completely blind to what this show was about. All I knew of it was that winter was coming and something about the man who passes the sentence swings the sword. (Only cause my brother keeps telling me this, like I’m supposed to know what that means) Now, funny story, I was watching Parks & Recreation and Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott’s character) is obsessed with Game of Thrones, so much so that Amy Poehler’s character buys him a fake throne for their anniversary. That, plus the fact that he constantly quotes Game of Thrones throughout the show made me upset that I didn’t understand him, and then it made me want to watch the show. Go figure.
So, about two weeks ago I called my brother up, and he hooked me up with season one of Game of Thrones and I’m just going to say this...OMG!!!!! No, maybe that’s not enough to express how absolutely, irrevocably, unequivocally hooked I am to this show and its characters. George R. Martin is an absolute genius! I have laughed, cried, hated and loved these characters and I’m only on season one. Now, I do warn you I have a true fan seated at my side who tells me all the side notes of the book which I greatly appreciate since it solidifies what’s going on in the story. Nonetheless, even if you haven’t read the books, which I haven’t, this show will draw you in and keep you captivated episode after episode. It just keeps getting better and better.
So for those of you who haven't been captured by these stories thus far, I highly suggest you check them out. And for those of you who share my passion, you've probably fallen in love with Jamie, and you know full well what happens when winter arrives.
Let’s start with Outlander, it’s currently on Season Two. I read these books like ten years ago and was completely in love with Diana Gabaldon’s series. I am far from being a time travel nut, but this story had me hooked from the first page. So obviously, when you already have a picture of what Jamie and Claire look like, it’s hard to picture someone else in their place. Same went for Twilight and 50 Shades. But I’ll tell you this, Outlander’s beautiful landscapes, and settings, the music and the wonderful acting make this show absolutely awesome! Then there’s Sam Heughan and his sexy as all hell Scottish accent...yummm. That’s one hell of a beautiful man. Caitriona Balfe as Claire is exactly how I pictured her, fiery and strong. The best part is that it goes perfectly with the books. So season one is based on Outlander, season two is based on Dragonfly in Amber, etc. Even if you haven’t read the books this is definitely a show you don’t want to miss.
So, Game of Thrones is currently on its sixth season and I honestly have no idea how I have avoided this great story arc for this long. Maybe it’s because fantasy worlds are not really my thing. Having said that, my brother is a huge fanatic and I had spent these last six seasons completely blind to what this show was about. All I knew of it was that winter was coming and something about the man who passes the sentence swings the sword. (Only cause my brother keeps telling me this, like I’m supposed to know what that means) Now, funny story, I was watching Parks & Recreation and Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott’s character) is obsessed with Game of Thrones, so much so that Amy Poehler’s character buys him a fake throne for their anniversary. That, plus the fact that he constantly quotes Game of Thrones throughout the show made me upset that I didn’t understand him, and then it made me want to watch the show. Go figure.
So, about two weeks ago I called my brother up, and he hooked me up with season one of Game of Thrones and I’m just going to say this...OMG!!!!! No, maybe that’s not enough to express how absolutely, irrevocably, unequivocally hooked I am to this show and its characters. George R. Martin is an absolute genius! I have laughed, cried, hated and loved these characters and I’m only on season one. Now, I do warn you I have a true fan seated at my side who tells me all the side notes of the book which I greatly appreciate since it solidifies what’s going on in the story. Nonetheless, even if you haven’t read the books, which I haven’t, this show will draw you in and keep you captivated episode after episode. It just keeps getting better and better.
So for those of you who haven't been captured by these stories thus far, I highly suggest you check them out. And for those of you who share my passion, you've probably fallen in love with Jamie, and you know full well what happens when winter arrives.
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