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Forget ‘The Witcher,’ This Epic Dark Fantasy Series Deserves Its Own TV Adaptation
An article for Collider argues that Hannah Kaner's "Fallen Gods" trilogy would make a strong television adaptation for fans of Netflix's "The Witcher," which is nearing its final season. The dark fantasy book series is set in the kingdom of Middren, where a king has outlawed the worship of gods following a devastating war, giving rise to mercenary "godkillers" tasked with hunting down any deities that remain.
The story follows Kissen, a one-legged godkiller, who is forced to team up with a young girl named Inara and the minor god bound to her soul, alongside a disillusioned soldier-turned-baker, as political intrigue and rival gods threaten the kingdom. The trilogy began with "Godkiller" in 2023 and concluded last year, and the piece highlights its inclusive cast — featuring strong female characters, LGBTQ+ representation and disabled characters such as Kissen, who wears a prosthetic leg — as a further reason it would suit a screen adaptation.
In short
- Collider suggests Hannah Kaner's "Fallen Gods" trilogy as a TV adaptation.
- Story follows a godkiller protecting a girl bound to a minor deity.
- Trilogy praised for diverse, inclusive representation of its characters.
Explained simply
Hannah Kaner’s Fallen Gods is a completed fantasy trilogy set in Middren, a kingdom recovering from a devastating war. Its king has banned the worship of gods, and mercenaries known as godkillers are sent to hunt down deities that remain.
The story centres on Kissen, a one-legged godkiller, who becomes entangled with a young girl, Inara, and a minor god bound to her soul. They cross paths with a disillusioned former soldier, while political rivalries and surviving gods shape the kingdom’s future.
The books combine fantasy adventure with questions about power, belief and who gets represented in the genre. Their characters include women, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people, including Kissen, who uses a prosthetic leg.