The 11 best book-to-screen adaptations on Prime Video you can’t miss

Loosely inspired by the story of the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac and adapted from the bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones and The Six chronicles the rise and fall of a fictional 70s rock group led by Daisy Jones (Riley Keough) and Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin). This adaptation brings to life the drama, passion and conflicts that shaped the band’s meteoric rise to fame and includes a talented ensemble cast and a soundtrack that captures the essence of the era.

Step into the world of 70s rock and roll with Daisy Jones and The Six on Prime Video.

Adapted from Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s beloved fantasy novel, Good Omens follows the unlikely friendship between angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley who team up to prevent Armageddon after developing a fondness for Earth and its inhabitants. Featuring a stellar cast led by Michael Sheen and David Tennant, the series expertly captures the book's witty dialogue and irreverent charm. While season one aligns closely with the book, the second season explores storylines that go beyond the source material to illuminate the ineffable friendship between the unholy duo as they once again team up to solve a mystery involving the sudden appearance of the Archangel Gabriel (Jon Hamm) in Aziraphale’s bookshop.

Seasons 1 and 2 of Good Omens are available to watch on Prime Video. Ahead of season 3, explore more of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s fantastical universe with the original novel.

Maxton Hall – The World Between Us brings the captivating world in Mona Kasten’s best-selling novel Save Me to life in spectacular fashion. Set in the prestigious Maxton Hall private school, the series revolves around Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten), a scholarship student who unwittingly witnesses an explosive secret and finds herself entangled with the arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort (Damian Hardung).

The new German Original series debuted with the largest first week global viewership for an International Original in Prime Video history and has since been renewed for a second season which will delve further into the second novel book in the book series, Save You.

You can stream Maxton Hall – The World Between Us season 1 now on Prime Video. While waiting for season two, you can read the Maxton Hall book series and immerse yourself in the romantic tale.

Inspired by co-authors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows’s bestselling book, My Lady Jane is a quick-witted romantic series set in an alt-fantasy Tudor world. In this radical retelling, King Henry VII’s son Edward does not die of tuberculosis, Lady Jane Grey is not beheaded and neither is her husband Guildford.

Full of action, comedy, romance, fantasy and history, My Lady Jane retells history the way it should have happened: the damsel in distress saves herself, her true love, and then the Kingdom.

My Lady Jane is available on Prime Video and you can explore more of the alternative fantasy history with the novel.

Based on Lee Child’s thrilling Jack Reacher book series, Reacher follows Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator who has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher has a keen sense of justice and a knack for uncovering hidden truths. With Alan Ritchson embodying the role of Reacher, the adaptation brings to life the intense investigations and adrenaline-pumping confrontations that fans of Lee Child’s novels have come to love.

Seasons one and two are available to watch on Prime Video. Can’t wait until the next season? Enjoy the extensive world of the Jack Reacher book series.

Booktok , a popular subcommunity on TikTok for book lovers, has catapulted many novels to viral sensations and Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston is no exception. This romantic comedy, adapted from the popular book, follows the unlikely love story between Alex Claremont-Diaz (played by Taylor Zakhar Perez), the charismatic son of the President of the United States, and Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine), a member of the British royal family. After a public disagreement, the two are forced to stage a truce to mend diplomatic relations between the US and the UK which quickly transforms into a relationship with the potential to jeopardise both the presidency and the Royal family.

Whether you’ve read the book or are new to this modern fairy tale, Red, White & Royal Blue is a charming escape into a world where love knows no boundaries and a perfect watch for those who love the ‘enemies to lovers’ trope.

The Emmy-winning streaming series The Boys, based on the best-selling superhero comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, is a fun and irreverent take on the superhero genre. Set in a world where superheroes or “supes” are real, as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and as revered as Gods, the series explores what happens when these powerful figures abuse their abilities.

Now in its fourth season, the show follows a covert group called “The Boys” led by Billy Butcher, who are dedicated to monitoring and policing the superhero community, particularly the most prestigious and corrupt superhero group The Seven. With its gritty narrative, explosive scenes and sharp social commentary, The Boys has been a hit with fans of the original comics and those new to the show.

Seasons 1-4 of The Boys are available on Prime Video. If you’re new to the superhero universe, you can also read the original comics and explore their wild and gory world.

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine take viewers on a romantic journey in this captivating adaptation of Robinne Lee’s best-selling novel The Idea of You. The romantic drama follows Solène, a 40-year-old single mother whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Hayes Campbell, the 24-year-old lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boyband on the planet. Their whirlwind romance begins after a chance encounter at the Coachella Music Festival, but it doesn’t take long before Hayes’s celebrity status threatens their love, leaving Solène to question if she can handle a relationship in the public eye.

The Idea of You is available to watch on Prime Video now, and once you’ve finished the film you also can dive into the book to spend more time with Solène and Hayes.

Set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power introduces a new episodic format and brings to life the heroic legends of Middle-earth’s fabled Second Age. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, - both familiar and new - as they confront the long-feared resurgence of evil returning to Middle-earth.

Catch season 1 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power now and mark your calendars for the season 2 premiere on 29 August. Unsure if the series is for you? Learn everything you need to know about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

This coming-of-age series is based on Jenny Han’s beloved novels and follows the story of Isabel ‘Belly’ Conklin (Lola Tung), who spends every summer at the beach with her family and longtime crush, Conrad Fisher (Christopher Brinley), and his brother Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). As Belly navigates the complexities of first love and personal growth against the backdrop of idyllic seaside settings, viewers are treated to a heartfelt exploration of friendship, family dynamics, and the bittersweetness of growing up.

Seasons one and two of The Summer I Turned Pretty are available to watch on Prime Video now. While waiting for season three, you can also enjoy The Summer I Turned Pretty book trilogy.

The Wheel of Time, based on the epic fantasy series by Robert Jordan, transports viewers to a richly imagined world where only a select group of women known as the Aes Sedai can use magic. The series follows Moiraine (Rosamund Pike), a member of the Aes Sedai, as she embarks on a perilous journey to find the Dragon Reborn – the prophesied saviour or destroyer of humanity. With its complex characters, intricate worldbuilding, and high-stakes plot, The Wheel of Time captures the essence of Jordan's beloved series, making it a must-watch for fantasy enthusiasts and fans of the books.

Embark on this epic saga with seasons one and two available to watch on Prime Video.