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10 Best Discworld Characters, Ranked

Out of all of Terry Pratchett’s incredible and unforgettable cast of characters, these are the most enduring, compelling, and occasionally hilarious.

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Collage of Discworld book covers.
One Detail Of This 22-Year-Old Discworld Book Makes It The Ideal Story To Adapt

One important detail about a 22-year-old Discworld book makes it an ideal story to use for a new adaptation of the acclaimed fantasy series.

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One Underrated Discworld Detail Is A Breath Of Fresh Air Compared To Other Fantasy Books

Terry Pratchett's Discworld is a huge and sprawling set of books with one refreshing detail that sets it apart from other fantasy series.

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A collage of covers of Discworld novels (Feet of Clay, Thud!, Carpe Jugulum) over a map of the Disc
Discworld: 10 Poignant Quotes From Terry Pratchett's Books

These ten moments combine the profound and the absurd in the way only Sir Terry could, giving us a uniquely sideways glance at human nature.

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The Discworld seen from space, the elephants holding up the Disc balanced gracefully atop the shell of Great A'Tuin the World-Turtle
Now Is The Perfect Time For A Discworld TV Show That Does The Books Justice

A good Discworld show needs to be done by someone who understands satire the way Sir Terry Pratchett did, and it could save TV as we know it.

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Equal Rites, Small Gods and Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett.
10 Best Discworld Books, Ranked

Terry Pratchett's 41 Discworld novels encom multiple subseries, iconic characters, and diverse genres, but some are simply superior.

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Discworld and Great A'Tuin seen from the side in Sky One's The Colour of Magic
A Good Discworld TV Show Can't Overlook The Most Important Part Of The Books

No adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s classic comic fantasy novel series has yet captured the heart, soul, and essence of the original books.

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This Fantasy Show With 86% On Rotten Tomatoes Makes Me Want A Proper Discworld Adaptation Even More

Terry Pratchett's iconic fantasy novel series has needed a screen adaptation for many years. A similar TV show proves it would succeed.

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Terry Pratchett Abandoning Discworld's Original Premise Saved The Fantasy Saga
Terry Pratchett Abandoning Discworld's Original Premise Saved The Fantasy Saga

The long-running and beloved Discworld series by Terry Pratchett might not have been such a success if the author hadn't made this key change.

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The cover of The Color of Magic (Terry Pratchett) featuring two men and luggage and a blurred background with the sequels
Discworld's Opening Is 1 Of The Most Baffling Things I've Ever Read (But It's Worth It)

Discworld opens with The Color of Magic, and it’s one of the most perplexing starts to a fantasy series I’ve read — but it’s worth powering through.

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How To Read Terry Pratchett's Discworld Books In Order (Chronologically & By Publication Date)

Terry Pratchett's huge, sprawling Discworld saga offers an absorbing world, but knowing how to read the books in order can present a challenge.

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There's 1 Terry Pratchett Book Romantasy Readers Will Love (Even If It Makes Fun Of Our Favorite Tropes)

Romantasy readers will love this particular Terry Pratchett book, even if it does make fun of many of the fan-favorite tropes in the genre.

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Good Omens' Staggering Kickstarter Success Proves Another Huge Franchise Is Going to Waste

Good Omens' huge Kickstarter proves that the time is right for an adaption of Discworld, the seminal series from its co-author Terry Pratchett.

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Every Terry Pratchett Adaptation Ranked (Including The Watch)

With BBC America's The Watch season 1 having come to a close, it can now be assessed alongside other adaptations of Terry Pratchett's novels.

Why The Watch TV Show Is So Controversial

Drawing inspiration from the books of Sir Terry Pratchett, BBC America's The Watch has done more to alienate audiences than satisfy Discworld fans.

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The Watch Cast & Character Guide

The Watch brings the characters of Terry Pratchett's Night Watch books to life with a steampunk twist. Here's a rundown of the cast and characters.

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Discworld TV Show The Watch Sets 2021 Release Date

BBC America's Discworld TV show, The Watch, finalizes a release date and releases a new cast photo from the adaptation of Terry Prachett's novels.

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The Watch TV Show's Biggest Changes From the Discworld Novels

BBC America has revealed a first look at The Watch, based on Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels - and a lot has been changed for the TV show.

The Watch: 5 Things We Need To See In The Discworld Miniseries (& 5 We Hope We Don’t)

The Discworld Miniseries, The Watch is finally being filmed. Here are 5 things we need to see and 5 we really hope they don't do.

Discworld TV Show The Watch Casts Game of Thrones Alum & More

Discworld TV show The Watch casts Game of Thrones' Richard Dormer as Sam Vimes, along with several other familiar characters also cast.

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