TV shows and movies based on books can stand equal chances of becoming beloved by fans of the source material or rejected by viewers who don't get what they imagined. Jane Austen's novels have been frequently adapted, and Netflix got in the game in 2022 with Persuasion, starring Dakota Johnson. Now, the streamer has begun production on a limited series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, and – much like Mrs. Bennet when her daughters are vexing her – I'm full of nerves. The cast looks great, but a few years haven't been enough for me to fully get over Persuasion.
