Netflix has famously produced some top-tier adaptations, but every so often, like any production company, it takes a big swing and misses completely. Over the years, some of the streamer’s buzziest book adaptations (most recently, the Amy Adams-led adaptation of The Woman in the Window) have turned out to be big flops instead of the hoped-for big hits.
So, which of Netflix’s adaptations should you stream, and which should you avoid? We’ve rounded up 10 of Netflix’s most disappointing page-to-screen adaptations, including both movies and TV shows. Have you ever been incredibly let down by one of your favorite books getting a disappointing adaptation? See if any of them are in our roundup ahead.
