Pérez-Reverte praises new Netflix series based on his novel
Netflix has released a new miniseries called 'El problema final'. It is based on a crime novel written by the Spanish author Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
The series stars actors Martiño Rivas and José Coronado. It tells a criminal story that Pérez-Reverte first wrote in his novel.
The story is set on the island of Mallorca, in Spain. This location matches the setting used in the original book.
According to reports, Netflix made one important change compared to the novel. This change was related to how the story's setting was used, although the main plot stayed the same.
Pérez-Reverte has spoken publicly about the adaptation. He said that he liked it very much, showing his support for how Netflix brought his novel to the screen.
Adaptations of books into TV series have become very common in recent years. Streaming platforms like Netflix often choose popular novels, especially crime stories, because audiences enjoy watching mysteries unfold on screen.
For fans of Pérez-Reverte's work, this new series gives them a chance to see his characters and story come to life. It also introduces his writing to viewers who may not have read the original novel.
Vocabulary4 words
- miniseries
- a short TV show with only a few episodes
- plot
- the main story of a book, movie, or show
- adaptation
- a new version of a story, made for TV or film
- setting
- the place where a story happens
Quiz
Answer key
1. A novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte 2. Martiño Rivas and José Coronado 3. He said he liked it very much
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Netflix has released a new _____ called 'El problema final'. It is based on a crime novel written by the Spanish author Arturo _____.
The series stars actors Martiño Rivas and José _____. It tells a criminal story that Pérez-Reverte first wrote in his novel.
The story is set on the island of _____, in Spain. This location matches the setting used in the original book.
According to reports, Netflix made one important _____ compared to the novel, although the main plot stayed the same.
Pérez-Reverte has spoken publicly about the _____. He said that he liked it very much.
Adaptations of books into TV series have become very _____ in recent years.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever watched a TV series based on a book you had read? Did you like it?
- Why do you think crime stories are popular for TV adaptations?
- Do you think authors should be involved when their books become TV series?
- Would you rather read the novel first or watch the series first? Why?