Some John Grisham adaptations are better than others. We ranked them
Briefly

John Grisham consistently crafts narratives where a morally upright character battles enormous adversaries, often governmental or corporate. His popularity has spawned numerous adaptations, both for film and television. A new adaptation of The Rainmaker will debut, but it diverges from earlier, more acclaimed versions. An evaluative method termed the 'Grisham score' assesses adaptations based on their fidelity to Grisham's thematic style. Notable adaptations include The Firm, a 2012 NBC series focused on Mitch McDeere and his challenges in a shady legal environment.
John Grisham has a consistent narrative structure where an ordinary person faces massive odds against corrupt entities like the government or large corporations, often achieving only partial victories.
The new series adaptation of The Rainmaker is not as prestigious as the Francis Ford Coppola film, yet many adaptations of Grisham's work are still seen as good.
A subjective ranking system, called the 'Grisham score,' evaluates adaptations on how closely they align with the themes typical of Grisham's narratives.
The Firm, a 2012 NBC adaptation, features ongoing intrigue surrounding Mitch McDeere, as he navigates challenges in a different shady law firm.
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