He cinema and the television They often go hand in hand with literature. Different works have inspired numerous productions, even catapulting to fame through the screen, generating even greater impact than with books alone.
In the extensive catalog of Max There are three of the best series based on books, which are also ideal for marathoning this weekend since they are relatively short. Next, we tell you what they are:
The Sympathizer
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen, the miniseries follows the life of a communist spy, half French, half Vietnamese, in the tumultuous final days of the Vietnam War. The plot delves into his journey as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he discovers that his espionage past still haunts him. This production, which arrived at Max on April 14, has an unrecognizable Robert Downey Jr. in the leading role.
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Sharp Objects
This gripping thriller is based on the novel by Gillian Flynn. Sharp Objects follows reporter Camille Preaker (Amy Adams), who returns to his hometown to investigate the murder of two teenagers. However, Preaker ends up confronting her own dark and complex past as he plunges into the depths of the investigation.
The Flight Attendant
Finally, The Flight Attendant is based on Chris Bohjalian’s book of the same name, and is “a thriller series that follows the life of Cassie Bowden (played by Kaley Cuoco), a flight attendant who becomes embroiled in a web of lies and murder after a night of partying in Bangkok. The series combines elements of mystery, acid humor and drama to tell the story of Cassie’s search for the truth and her fight against her own demons.
