7) Elric of Melniboné
What is it?:
A classic fantasy yarn about a frail king who must constantly consume potions to stay alive as he battles treachery, barbarians and sorcery in his kingdom. The character, who can be found in many different stories, tries to uphold the barbaric and honoured tradition of his people, while the world around him changes.
Why Should it be Adapted?:
While the source material is certainly old, I can’t help but feel that the many sagas of “Elric of Melniboné” would make for a brilliant TV series today with its variations on action, cosmic horror, high fantasy and swash-buckling romance. However, due to the brevity of the author’s work, a show like this would need to be more episodic (think less Game of Thrones, and more X-Files).
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