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Who constitutes the Buyers? These are production companies the commissioners have partnered with develop and produce the title. This compilation offers valuable insights into the content resonating with networks as they strategically align audience preferences with their content strategies.

Here’s a quick summary of our thematic analysis of recent adaptation deals announced by streaming networks and top studios

Psychological Suspense and Thriller: Productions like “Imperfect Women,” “Perfect Days,” and “The Good Daughter” align with the trend of adapting gripping psychological suspense novels into binge-worthy TV series. These titles offer intricate plot lines and complex characters, perfect for serialized storytelling across multiple episodes or seasons. Leveraging the success of similar adaptations like “Big Little Lies” and “Sharp Objects,” studios look to target premium streaming platforms to attract audiences seeking immersive, character-driven narratives.

Historical Fiction: “Separate Rooms” and “Low Life” present opportunities for epic period dramas or limited series exploring significant historical events. Studios could be looking to capitalize on the popularity of historical fiction adaptations like “The Crown” and “Bridgerton” by investing in lavish productions with high production values. Additionally, international co-productions could expand the audience base for these immersive historical narratives.

True Crime and Mystery : “The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA” and “The Lincoln Highway”offer compelling narratives rooted in real-life espionage and criminal investigations, tapping into the growing popularity of true crime content. Studios could be looking to opt for docuseries formats, blending interviews, archival footage, and dramatic reenactments to engage audiences across different platforms.

Romance and Relationship Drama: “Girl Abroad‘” and “The Five-Star Weekend” provide fodder for romantic dramas or ensemble comedies exploring the complexities of love and family dynamics. Studios may develop these titles into feel-good feature films or episodic series targeting specific demographic segments, such as young adult or adult romance enthusiasts.

Contemporary Social Commentary : “Rankin-Gee’s Dreamland” and “For the Love of Julie” offer opportunities for thought-provoking dramas or anthology series exploring contemporary societal issues. In this case, studios might look to adopt a multi-platform approach, developing companion podcasts, interactive online experiences, or immersive transmedia narratives to foster audience engagement beyond traditional screen formats.

Be sure to check the full list of recent adaptations commissioned by streaming networks and studios recently.

Let’s zoom in on the top 50 adaptations announced in the past 3 months. We’ve gathered adaptations from major networks like Netflix, Apple TV+, and Prime Video. These adaptations offer valuable insights into the content strategies of networks, which invest significant sums to create original titles. They give us clues about how networks aim to attract more subscribers. While acquiring content is crucial for retaining subscribers, creating original productions based on popular material (that is, adaptations) often reveals strategies to grow the subscriber base. We’ll analyze key networks to spot trends in book adaptations and highlight some noteworthy deals from the past 3 months.