Book series to TV show, 17: The Legacy of Orïsha
Every four weeks, I will be writing about a book series that I think could make a great TV show.
For the record, I am aware that this trilogy is becoming a movie series. However, I think it is so rich that perhaps it'd be better served as a TV series. I say that because Tomi Adeyemi's The Legacy of Orïsha trilogy is a vibrant fantasy YA series that intricately takes influence and inspiration from West African mythology and the Yoruba culture and language. It should go without saying that, in the US, knowledge about and representation of this mythology, culture, and language are not as common as they ought to be.
However, I do not mean to suggest that Adeyemi's works are only vital because of their voice (though, obviously that is important). Adeyemi's YA trilogy centers around a heroine named Zélie Adebola (although there are other main characters as well) as she attempts to restore magic to the kingdom she lives in, Orïsha. However, along the way she will find herself pursued by Orïsha's prince (first one way, and then, perhaps, another); her loyalties confused, strained, and torn; and herself having to navigate rebellion, battle tactics, political rule, kidnapping, and deepening magical and sacred powers. If that clustered list does not convince you of the depth of this trilogy, I don't know what will.
I would picture this series to star a mix of new and young talent with some of the older characters being portrayed by known powerhouses. It will need to have a big budget to accommodate not only that talent, but also intricate costuming and special effects.
So, in conclusion, while I am excited to see the movie series, I think Adeyemi's books could prove to be rich material for a TV series.
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