Once upon a time, hearing the phrase "video game adaptation" was tantamount to saying "This is going to be a bad movie/show." There have been tons of attempts to bring stories and characters from the video game industry to our screens over the years and, until recently, most of them have fallen flat.
But in recent years, Netflix, Prime Video and more of the best streaming services have treated viewers to some seriously good entertainment inspired by or drawn directly from some of the biggest gaming franchises around. Sure, there's still been some serious duds here and there — you only need to look at my "Borderlands" review for proof of that — but it certainly feels like rock-solid video game movies and TV shows are now here to stay.
