Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-series-of-novels" theme.
Heartbeat is a comedy, crime, and drama TV show set in 1960s Northern England. It follows the story of a police constable in the North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield.
In 'Strike', a disabled Afghanistan war veteran turned private detective uses his military skills to solve murder cases in London while dealing with his own personal struggles.
Agatha Raisin, a retired public relations executive, moves to a picturesque village in the Cotswolds. She soon becomes fascinated with solving murder mysteries and uses her skills to crack the cases. Along the way, Agatha encounters a variety of unique characters and navigates the complexities of small-town life.
After being falsely accused, Naofumi is summoned to a parallel world where he discovers he is the Shield Hero. With the king and kingdom against him, he must rely on his wit and the aid of a demi-human slave to save the world from the Waves of Catastrophe.
Joe Pickett, a game warden in a small town, becomes involved in criminal activities and must navigate his way through the contemporary western landscape.
Hyouka is a story about a high school student named Oreki Houtarou who is forced by his older sister to join the Classical Literature Club. Reluctant at first, Oreki soon develops an interest in solving mysteries and becomes an amateur detective. Along with his friends, Chitanda Eru, Satoshi Fukube, and Mayaka Ibara, they delve into various cases and uncover the truth behind them, using their combined skills, intelligence, and literature knowledge. Through their adventures, they not only solve mysteries but also learn more about themselves and their place in the world.
DCI Alan Banks and his team solve murder cases in Yorkshire, England, following the novels written by Peter Robinson. The show provides an in-depth look into the challenges faced by a female police officer in a male-dominated profession. It also explores the dynamics of office romance amidst the backdrop of intense murder investigations.
In the distant future, the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance wage an epic war for control of the galaxy. The story follows the strategic genius Reinhard von Lohengramm and the tactical prodigy Yang Wen-li as they rise through the ranks and shape the course of the conflict. As the war intensifies, alliances are formed, betrayals occur, and the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance.
The King's Woman is a captivating historical romance drama set in ancient China during the Han Dynasty. The story follows the forbidden love between Gong Sun Li, a powerful and intelligent woman, and Ying Zheng, the ruthless Emperor of Qin. As they navigate the dangerous world of palace politics and face numerous obstacles, their love is put to the ultimate test. Filled with love triangles, rivalries, murder, and revenge, The King's Woman is a gripping tale of passion and power.
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit is a fantasy anime TV show based on a novel. The story revolves around a female bodyguard named Balsa, who is tasked with protecting a young prince from the spirit within him. As they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind the spirit and its connection to the prince, Balsa confronts danger, faces assassins, and becomes the fugitive's only hope for survival.
The heroine Balsa is a skilled bodyguard and a masterful spear-wielder. One day she rescues Prince Chagum who has fallen into a river. The prince is carrying a mysterious spirit egg in his body, and is in danger of being assassinated by his father, the Mikado, who fears this will damage his imperial prestige. Balsa embarks upon a perilous journey when she accepts the queen’s plead to protect her son from her husband.
In a world where magical insects threaten humanity, a young boy with the power to control magic is tasked with training a team of misfit students to become skilled sky wizards and defend mankind.
An ex-cop recruits an aspiring fighter to help him uncover a criminal conspiracy.
Ikebukuro West Gate Park follows Makoto, a young delinquent who becomes entangled in the complex and violent world of gang warfare in Ikebukuro. As he strives to protect his friends and navigate the treacherous streets of the city, Makoto must face the brutal murders, corruption, and rival gangs that threaten his life and the lives of those he holds dear.
Gideon's Way is a British television crime series made by ITC Entertainment in 1964/65, based on the novels by John Creasey. The series was made at Elstree in twin production with The Saint TV series. It starred Liverpudlian John Gregson in the title role as Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, with Alexander Davion as his assistant, Detective Chief Inspector David Keen, Reginald Jessup as Det. Superintendent LeMaitre, Ian Rossiter as Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell and Basil Dignam as Commissioner Scott-Marle. The show did not acknowledge any help from Scotland Yard, any other police force or advisor. Daphne Anderson starred as his wife, Kate with Giles Watling as young son, Malcolm, Richard James as older son, Matthew who seemed to have a lot of new girlfriends and Andrea Allan as daughter, Pru. Unusually for police stories, Gideon was shown as a family man at home though urgent phone calls from his bosses tend to disrupt family plans too often. However, he did admit in "State Visit" that his wife had walked out on him for a while years ago when he put the job first and her second. They live in an expensive detached house in Chelsea.
The story revolves around 20-year-old Makoto, who frequently gets involved in highly dangerous situations, usually against his own judgment. Along for the ride are his best buddies Shun, Masa, and Takashi, the enigmatic leader of a local gang in Ikebukuro.
In a city-state society called No. 6, Shion, a privileged boy, has his life drastically changed when he meets Nezumi, a fugitive from the authorities. Together, they uncover the dark secrets of their utopian society and strive to bring about a revolution.
Thirty-three years ago, an alien force known as the "JAM" invaded Earth through a dimensional portal over Antarctica. Earth’s forces managed to drive the JAM away to a distant planet designated as "Fairy." While the majority of Earth’s population is unaware of the JAM’s presence, the war continues on Fairy, where Rei Fukai is an SAF (Special Air Force) pilot assigned to pilot "Yukikaze"—an advanced reconnaissance fighter plane equipped with a near-sentient A.I. that detects the presence of the JAM within its path.
As an unnaturally heavy mist descends on the battlefield, King Andragoras and his most valued officers confer among the bodies of dead and dying soldiers. When Daryoon, a young but highly skilled officer, voices his reluctance to send men into battle under these conditions, the king, unstable and enraged, banishes him. Now, Daryoon's new mission is to insure the safety of the King's only son, Prince Arislan. Daryoon and Prince Arislan set off on a quest of their own, but they can't succeed alone. They must convince both the Lord Narsus and his companion, the archer Elam, to join them in their quest to somehow help the soldiers win the war. Now a group of only six they must somehow overcome an enemy of 300,000 soldiers! These unlikely soldiers have fate on their side, so anything can happen!