However, even that can prove difficult because the nuances of a novel don’t translate one-for-one on screen.

Adaptations for film and TV have been a part of the entertainment industry since its inception.

The series unravels the social web, leading newcomer Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) to commit suicide.

Michelle Fairley, Sean Bean, Richard Madden, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams and Isaac Hempstead-Wright in Game of Thrones

Image via HBO

Although the series sometimes deviates from the source material, it captures its essence.

The long-awaited prequel series,House of the Dragon, is based on the novelFire & Blood.

KEEP READING:10 Things From The ‘Harry Potter’ Films That Only Make Sense If You Read The Books

The Handmaid’s Tale

Image via Hulu

Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia holding his sword and looking at something off-camera in the Witcher

Image via Netflix

Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, and Reese Witherspoon running on a beach in Big Little Lies

Image via HBO

Dylan Minnette and Katherine Langford in ‘13 Reasons Why’ standing by their lockers at school

Image via Netflix

The Walking Dead

Orange Is The New Black

Anya Taylor-Joy sitting by the bed with a board of chess on it in The Queen’s Gambit

Image via Netflix

Elena, Damon and Stefan from The Vampire Diaries standing together in the woods

Image via The CW

Season 7 - ‘Pretty Little Liars (2010-2017)

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones featured

Image via HBO

Game of Thrones

The Handmaid’s Tale