Summary

  • A Court of Thorns and Roses has the potential to determine if other book adaptations will be successful depending on how well it stays true to the original material and appeals to existing fans.
  • The fate of the long-awaited Throne of Glass adaptation may be influenced by the success of A Court of Thorns and Roses. If ACOTAR does well, it could pave the way for other adaptations of Maas' stories.
  • ACOTAR and Throne of Glass fill a significant gap in fantasy TV by focusing heavily on romantic relationships. The positive reception of ACOTAR could lead to more investment in the genre and prompt.

A Court of Thorns and Roses is bringing Sarah J. Maas' best-selling book series to Hulu, and the show's success could determine the fate of another fan-favorite adaptation. Based on the series of the same name, A Court of Thorns and Roses will introduce viewers to the fae land of Prythian, following Feyre Archeron as she's reluctantly swept into this world. Feyre's adventures will take her on a journey to save the very fae who have dragged her into their court politics. They'll also see her becoming romantically entwined with one of these magical beings, complicating matters as she struggles to find her place among them.

Assuming A Court of Thorns and Roses avoids the mistakes of other book adaptations, it will appeal to fans of Maas' book series and come with an already-established audience. Its success will likely depend on how faithful it is to the Maas' books, which have accumulated a large audience since they first released. If Hulu's adaptation succeeds at bringing the original story to life, viewers could see similar projects green-lit. The reception of A Court of Thorns and Roses will likely also determine the fate of another much-anticipated adaptation that's been stuck in developmental hell for years.

A Court Of Thorns And Roses' Success Could Determine Throne Of Glass' Fate

Sarah J Maas A Court Of Thorns And Roses book series.

Hulu's A Court of Thorns and Roses show is taking a long time to materialize, but there seems to be traction when it comes to this adaptation. There's still no release date or timeline for the series, but Maas offered an update in 2021. The author revealed that she is developing the script for A Court of Thorns and Roses alongside Outlander showrunner Ronald D. Moore. Unfortunately, further news has been sparse. Still, A Court of Thorns and Roses seems to be moving forward at Hulu. That's more than can be said for its Throne of Glass adaptation, which seemingly hasn't progressed since it was announced in 2016.

Another series based on Maas' work, Throne of Glass leans more into the high fantasy genre than A Court of Thorns and Roses. However, it features similar elements, especially when it comes to romance. It follows an assassin trying to reclaim her throne, and its action-packed narrative will translate well from page to screen. However, A Court of Thorns and Roses' performance may be the deciding factor for whether Throne of Glass gets made. If ACOTAR does well, Hulu will see there's a demand for adaptations of Maas' stories. If ACOTAR flops, it may be the final nail in the coffin for Throne of Glass.

ACOTAR And Throne Of Glass Fill A Major Fantasy TV Gap

A court of thorns and roses characters based on an art by charlie bowater
Artist: Charlie Bowater

With Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses focusing heavily on the characters' romantic relationships with one another, both series promise to revitalize fantasy television. A Court of Thorns and Roses will fill a major fantasy TV gap when it premieres, as most current offerings don't emphasize romance. ACOTAR will be among the biggest "romantasy" series to come out in recent years, and it could push Hulu and other streamers to invest in the t genre. As Throne of Glass could be included in this category, a positive reception for A Court of Thorns and Roses will likely spur Hulu to action on Maas' other much-anticipated adaptation.