TV series based on books - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T11:23:51Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/tv-series-based-on-books?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A385859&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've read several of the Long…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2015-07-17:537324:Comment:4088462015-07-17T13:33:11.037ZJoe Stephenshttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JoeStephens
<p>I've read several of the Longmire books and watched the series. I like them both, though they are intentionally different from each other. You might be interested to know that Craig Johnson says that he he felt like he'd really met Longmire come to life when he met Robert Taylor. And he loves the show. </p>
<p>One of the most tragic TV interpretations of a book detective is the Spenser series. It started out with some potential, but it ended up being poorly written and quite cheesy. And it…</p>
<p>I've read several of the Longmire books and watched the series. I like them both, though they are intentionally different from each other. You might be interested to know that Craig Johnson says that he he felt like he'd really met Longmire come to life when he met Robert Taylor. And he loves the show. </p>
<p>One of the most tragic TV interpretations of a book detective is the Spenser series. It started out with some potential, but it ended up being poorly written and quite cheesy. And it got worse with the later TV movie incarnations. The Joe Montegna version, though done very cheaply, were truer to the feeling of the character, despite the fact that Montegna looks absolutely nothing like the real Spenser. I think CBS did a better job of depicting Parker's Jesse Stone in the Paradise movie series starring Tom Selleck. </p> This is wonderful news.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-01-15:537324:Comment:3857132014-01-15T15:32:30.770ZStephen Seitzhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>This is wonderful news.</p>
<p>This is wonderful news.</p> I haven't heard about that, b…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-01-13:537324:Comment:3858592014-01-13T14:20:09.506ZDavid DeLeehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DavidDeLee
<p>I haven't heard about that, but it sounds like it would be interesting.</p>
<p>I do know Michael Connolly is working with Amazon Prime to bring Harry Bosch to the screen. The pilot is in the can and should be available soon through Prime. I might actually have to get Prime to see this if it becomes a series.</p>
<p>I haven't heard about that, but it sounds like it would be interesting.</p>
<p>I do know Michael Connolly is working with Amazon Prime to bring Harry Bosch to the screen. The pilot is in the can and should be available soon through Prime. I might actually have to get Prime to see this if it becomes a series.</p> I was sorry to see it go, to…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-01-13:537324:Comment:3858572014-01-13T14:17:56.623ZDavid DeLeehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DavidDeLee
<p> I was sorry to see it go, too. I'm sure it just wasn't getting the ratings. </p>
<p> I was sorry to see it go, too. I'm sure it just wasn't getting the ratings. </p> I started reading Craig Johns…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-01-12:537324:Comment:3856652014-01-12T22:45:56.219ZWestTexas - Jaredhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/WestTexasJared
<p>I started reading Craig Johnson's Longmire based series when the first book "The Cold Dish" was released. Had the honor of meeting him in Houston at Murder by the Book for the release of "As the Crow Flies."</p>
<p>Craig is a down to earth public speaker and writer. The books are fun. With that being said the show does take liberties. Many, many liberties. But it is A&E. I still watch, however it is also becoming unlike the content of the books and the main character, Walt Longmire,…</p>
<p>I started reading Craig Johnson's Longmire based series when the first book "The Cold Dish" was released. Had the honor of meeting him in Houston at Murder by the Book for the release of "As the Crow Flies."</p>
<p>Craig is a down to earth public speaker and writer. The books are fun. With that being said the show does take liberties. Many, many liberties. But it is A&E. I still watch, however it is also becoming unlike the content of the books and the main character, Walt Longmire, lacks the charm and smart-mouthed banter he has in the books.</p> I read some articles from 201…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-01-12:537324:Comment:3852432014-01-12T20:20:43.088ZCelia Cummingshttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/CeliaCummings
<p>I read some articles from 2012 that said there was going to be a TV series based on Karin Slaughter's character, Will Trent. Does anyone know if that actually happened?</p>
<p>I read some articles from 2012 that said there was going to be a TV series based on Karin Slaughter's character, Will Trent. Does anyone know if that actually happened?</p> Very likely the reason is an…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-01-08:537324:Comment:3850812014-01-08T13:33:44.522ZStephen Seitzhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>Very likely the reason is an agreement or a contract ran out. </p>
<p>Very likely the reason is an agreement or a contract ran out. </p> I hear King & Maxwell TV…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-01-08:537324:Comment:3850722014-01-08T07:41:44.803ZMC - Tinahttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TinaC
<p>I hear King & Maxwell TV series is gone. I thought it was pretty good. Wonder why they pulled the plug?</p>
<p>I hear King & Maxwell TV series is gone. I thought it was pretty good. Wonder why they pulled the plug?</p> My all time, hands-down favor…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-12-29:537324:Comment:3846122013-12-29T16:44:09.135ZStarfishhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Stsrfish
<p>My all time, hands-down favorite series is Nero Wolfe (Chaykin/Hutton) from the many books by Rex Stout. A&E did a fantastic job bringing Stout's words to video. Only two seasons were filmed before A&E decided to abandon Arts and Entertainment for wall to wall reality shows and a matching clientele.</p>
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<p>Of the many incarnations of Holmes, Jeremy Brett is of course the standard. However, a Russian version is even better, heresy not intended. The relationship between Holmes…</p>
<p>My all time, hands-down favorite series is Nero Wolfe (Chaykin/Hutton) from the many books by Rex Stout. A&E did a fantastic job bringing Stout's words to video. Only two seasons were filmed before A&E decided to abandon Arts and Entertainment for wall to wall reality shows and a matching clientele.</p>
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<p>Of the many incarnations of Holmes, Jeremy Brett is of course the standard. However, a Russian version is even better, heresy not intended. The relationship between Holmes and Watson in this version is much less condescending and shows a true friendship and gentle humor. The set of 6 discs is on Amazon and comes with English subtitles. The theme music is hypnotic.</p>
<p>Of course there is Cumberbatch the heartthrob and his very excellent version of Sherlock in today's London. Unfortunately, they make just three shows per season and then there is absolutely nothing for a year. Presently we are awaiting the outcome of the Reichenbach tragedy.</p>
<p>There is an American counterpart "Elementary" with Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu, as a female Dr Watson, set in present day NYC. This is an unexpectedly excellent show. Elementary airs weekly episodes and is now in it's second season.</p>
<p>Murdoch, a Canadian effort is nice but a little preachy. Also has a female Watson and dabbles in some romance.</p>
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<p>After seeing several episodes of "Miss Fisher" I thought the mysteries probably tolerable. My primary focus was on Miss Fishers clothes and hats - a study in Art Deco elegance and sophistication. This program comes from Australia.</p>
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<p>There are never too many takes on the classics. Some are even good and I include in this Dickens' Christmas Carol.</p>
<p></p> Ah, yes, but others have also…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-12-14:537324:Comment:3839662013-12-14T15:07:27.882ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Ah, yes, but others have also explored post-WW2 Ireland. In fact, thre are quite a few good Irish novels out.</p>
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<p>And exploring the nature and existence of evil as a human trait (in whatever dimension) is surely what every half decent crime novel does.</p>
<p>I tend to judge books by the way character is handled, and Dalgleish is a big disappointment. Can't remember any of Banville's characters (and that's surely a bad sign).</p>
<p>Ah, yes, but others have also explored post-WW2 Ireland. In fact, thre are quite a few good Irish novels out.</p>
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<p>And exploring the nature and existence of evil as a human trait (in whatever dimension) is surely what every half decent crime novel does.</p>
<p>I tend to judge books by the way character is handled, and Dalgleish is a big disappointment. Can't remember any of Banville's characters (and that's surely a bad sign).</p>