Podcasts turning into TV shows

With Gimlet Media’s ‘Homecoming’ set to premiere on Prime Video tomorrow, we take a look at some of the shows that are also getting adapted soon

It’s the era of peak television and no matter where you look, networks and streaming platforms are clamouring for content and adaptations are in huge demand, whether on the big or small screen, so as to cash in on a captive audience. While books and comics have been that source since the beginning of cinema, a new well of stories that’s been recently dug up is the world of podcasts.

One of the most high profile podcasts to get turned into a TV show is coming right this weekend, with Gimlet Media’s Homecoming finding a new home on Prime Video. Roping in Hollywood star Julia Roberts to lead a talented cast, the show is a testament to the rising popularity of podcasts in mainstream pop culture and the quality of stories being told there.

Here’s a look at five podcasts (including Homecoming) on their way to the small screen.