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The Netflix television series, an adaptation of the popular romance novel series "Twisted Love" by Ana Huang, is on its way. Twisted Love was first published in 2021 and immediately became a hit, particularly on TikTok, where it went viral with the BookTok community. The book has been able to sell over 12 million copies and experienced an impressive 13 months on the New York Times Best Sellers list.
According to Variety, following the acquisition of the rights from Netflix through a seven-figure deal, this will include the first book along with its subsequent books: Twisted Games, Twisted Hate, and Twisted Lies.
Four best friends who share complicated romantic relationships, bound by dark secrets in their backstories, make up the crux of this story. The characters, in this case, experience various challenges in their love lives. To date, no casting has been announced for the project, as per Variety.
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Overview of Twisted Love
Twisted Love centers on Ava Chen, a photography hopeful, and Alex Volkov, who is best buddies with Ava's brother. Under the cover of friendship, this relationship eventually blooms into something far more intense and complicated. The story begins when Josh, Ava's brother, leaves for a year, and Alex agrees to take care of her.
Initially, their relationship is characterized by tension and misunderstandings. However, as they spend more time together, they begin to develop a strong connection. Ava's playful attempts to elicit emotions from Alex lead to unexpected jealousy during social events, signaling the deepening of their feelings.
During the plot, the two characters end up facing their traumatic past. For Ava, it is memories connected to a near-drowning incident due to her father. For Alex, it is the emotional turmoil that has resulted from losing his family. The joint journey of healing brings them together but also complicates their relationship.
This makes the plot climactic when Alex discovers that it was his uncle who murdered his family. It throws him into a quest for revenge that will also intertwine with his love for Ava. Their relationship would be tested against some serious misunderstandings and emotional upheavals.
After the separation, at which Ava has gone to London for a fellowship, both undergo personal growth and development. Alex realizes that he loves Ava but does not say a word to her before she leaves. While in London, Ava starts healing and becoming less close but is still cautious to an extent due to past experiences.
The ending is a romantic reconciliation at an art exhibition in which Alex openly professes his love for Ava through a speech and song. Their story showcases the healing force of love in the face of individual traumas as they discover a life of love together.
Netflix's strategy with romance adaptations
Twisted Love aligns with Netflix's expansion plan in the library of romance adaptations. With the success of shows such as Bridgerton, Netflix reportedly plans to bank in on the growing interest in romantic dramas. With constant viewership for the genres of romance, they have been a steady bet for the platform.
Adaptation of Twisted Love would, hopefully, help the streaming giant catch the fans' attention of both book lovers and those interested in the genre. This is also a trend in Hollywood where adaptations of popular BookTok titles are becoming increasingly sought after.
Future prospects for the Twisted series
Although the schedule for the production is not well known, the series has sparked much excitement among fans of the novels by Ana Huang. The series is expected to retain the sultry and dramatic themes that feature in the books.
If the series is a success, then it will likely open doors for the adaptation of the rest of her novels, some of which she has scheduled to be published in 2025, as announced by Huang on her instagram. The excitement surrounding Twisted Love indicates the impact social media has on the publishing and entertainment industries.
Stay tuned for more updates about the Twisted Love TV series adaptation.
