Big news for romance fans: Ana Huang’s Twisted Love series of books is officially getting a TV series adaptation! This is one of the many book-to-screen adaptations announced lately, and fans of this dark romance series are undoubtedly excited to see their favorite characters come to life!
Back in January 2025, it was announced that Netflix had bought the rights to the Twisted Love book and all its sequels, and the author Ana Huang confirmed the news.
If you haven’t read the books, which is probably not the case, you wouldn’t know what to expect. In that case, here’s how the logline describes the upcoming project: “A steamy new adult series that follows the lives of four best friends and their brooding love interests, riddled with dark secrets from their pasts, as they overcome the obstacles keeping them apart to fall in love.”
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The Twisted series has taken off in a substantial way thanks to BookTok and the online romance community. With its addictive plots, steamy relationships, and unforgettable characters, it’s no surprise readers have been dreaming of a screen adaptation.
And now, it’s finally happening!
Whether you’re a longtime reader of the Twisted books or just curious about the hype, there’s a lot to look forward to. So, let’s check out when to expect the book adaptation, what the plot will be, and who’s developing the show!
Twisted Love TV Adaptation – Release Date:
Since the series was announced in early 2025, it’s still in pre-production. That means it’s too early and there is no release date, but most people expect filming to start later this year or early next year.
If things stay on track and we don’t see an ACOTAR-like situation developing, we could see Twisted Love on our screens sometime in late 2026 or early 2027!
The author, Ana Huang, mentioned that things were progressing smoothly behind the scenes. In her interview with Marie Claire, she stated, “We’re waiting for a script to be done, and once that is finished, then we can get on to all of the fun stuff, like the cast—which everyone has been asking me about.”
In the meantime, fans should keep an eye on Netflix’s announcements and Ana Huang’s social media. That’s where you’ll see casting updates, sneak peeks, and maybe even a trailer when the time comes.
What to Expect from the Twisted Love TV Series?
The Twisted series is made up of four interconnected romance novels:
Each book follows a different couple, but the characters all know each other, so their stories overlap in small but satisfying ways.
Twisted Love, the first book, is a fan favorite. It tells the story of Ava Chen, a sweet and kind-hearted photographer, and Alex Volkov, her brother’s best friend, who is cold, mysterious, and totally off-limits. It’s a classic “grumpy/sunshine” and “brother’s best friend” romance, with lots of tension, slow-burn chemistry, and emotional depth.
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Here’s the official synopsis for the Twisted Love book:
Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can’t escape. Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits of success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart.
But when he’s forced to look after his best friend’s sister, he starts to feel something in his chest!
Ava Chen is a free spirit trapped by nightmares of a childhood she can’t remember. But despite her broken past, she’s never stopped seeing the beauty in the world… including the heart beneath the icy exterior of a man she shouldn’t want.
Theirs is a love that was never supposed to happen, but when it does, it unleashes secrets that could destroy them and everything they hold dear.
The books are known for being steamy, dramatic, and surprisingly heartfelt. They’ve gone viral multiple times on TikTok and Instagram, with readers posting reactions, fan art, and favorite quotes.
Ana Huang has built a huge community of fans who are deeply invested in these characters and their messy, passionate love stories!
Details About The Twisted Love TV Series:
Netflix is the studio behind the Twisted Love adaptation, and they’ve bought the rights to all four books, so we’re not just getting one story, we’re getting the whole series adapted for TV.
If the first season performs well, Netflix will definitely make more seasons, each focusing on the subsequent book and exploring the love stories of each couple. But Netflix is also notorious for cancelling shows if it deems that the show isn’t performing well, so let’s hope that won’t be the case for this TV adaptation!
At this point, though, the show is still early in development. Ana Huang has shared that scriptwriting is underway, and she’s working closely with Netflix to ensure the show stays true to the books.
There’s no director or showrunner announced just yet, but Ana’s been vocal about wanting a diverse team who really understands the heart of these stories.
Furthermore, there’s also no casting news yet. The casting doesn’t happen unless the script is ready, so there’s still some time before we learn who’ll play the main leads.
Fans have been speculating and dream-casting the roles on social media, but nothing is confirmed. Ana has reminded everyone that casting takes time, and they’re still figuring out who will play Ava, Alex, and the rest of the beloved characters.
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