‘The Everlasting’ Series Adaptation in the Works at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix’s next fantasy binge is a time-loop epic based on a bestselling novel—here’s what we know so far.
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The brief
Netflix is in development on a series adaptation of *The Everlasting*, Alix Harrow’s award-winning time-loop fantasy novel. Coverage from *Variety* and *andrewliptak.com* confirms the project is exclusive to the platform, with no further details on casting or production timeline yet released.
Outlets like *ScreenRant* and *Comic Book Resources* highlight the novel’s cult following and genre appeal, framing it as a strategic move to fill a gap in the streaming giant’s fantasy lineup. Next steps hinge on Netflix’s next moves: whether the project will proceed as a limited series or a full season, and how it will differentiate itself from other time-loop narratives.
No official confirmation on a showrunner or attached talent has been made.
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Quick answers
Is *The Everlasting* series confirmed for production?
No—coverage describes it as 'in development' or 'in the works,' meaning no greenlight or production start has been announced.
Will this replace *Shadow and Bone*?
Coverage from *Comic Book Resources* and others frames it as a potential successor, but Netflix has not confirmed any direct replacement status.
Who is writing or directing the adaptation?
No details on showrunner, director, or cast have been released in the current coverage.
Coverage (7)
- Netflix Planning to Adapt Alix E. Harrow's Award-Winning Fantasy Novel 'The Everlasting' Yahoo · 14h ago
- Netflix Is Adapting Alix E. Harrow’s The Everlasting Reactor · 14h ago
- Netflix is developing a series based on Alix Harrow's The Everlasting andrewliptak.com · 14h ago
- Netflix Sets New TV Adaptation Of Bestselling Time-Loop Fantasy Novel ScreenRant · 14h ago
- Netflix Reportedly Planning Series Based on Award-Winning Fantasy Novel Men's Journal · 14h ago
- Netflix Officially Sets Shadow and Bone Replacement Series With Hit Bestselling Fantasy Novel Comic Book Resources · 14h ago
- ‘The Everlasting’ Series Adaptation in the Works at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE) Variety · 14h ago
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