Literature has long been a major source of inspiration for both television and film. The written word has the power to fuel the imagination and has been responsible for many of the biggest and most beloved movies and TV shows, from Game of Thrones to The Godfather. Crime novels, in particular, have helped set standards for television. As a result, we’ve gotten some brilliant detective TV series that are based on novels, including Sherlock, Poirot, and Mindhunter.
9 Detective Series That Are Better Than the Books They're Based On

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