The provided episode explores the growing trend of adapting science fiction novels into television series. It highlights the strengths of this format for bringing complex worlds and themes to life, arguing that television allows for a more comprehensive exploration of these elements than a film adaptation. The episode lists ten of the best sci-fi TV shows based on books, exploring the source material, the show's strengths, and the ways in which they expand on the books. The author also discusses the future of the genre, mentioning upcoming adaptations of works by Liu Cixin and Dan Simmons.