TV series · 2020 · Amazon Prime Video
Is Alex Rider based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Alex Rider is based on the book series Alex Rider by Anthony Horowitz (2000).
The TV series premiered in 2020 on Amazon Prime Video.
The book series behind Alex Rider
Alex Rider
Book series by Anthony Horowitz · first published 2000 · children's literature, children's book
Series of spy novels by British author Anthony Horowitz.
Alex Rider: books in order
- Stormbreaker
- Point Blanc (2001)
- Skeleton Key (2002)
- Eagle Strike (2003)
- Scorpia (2004)
- Ark Angel (2005)
- Snakehead (2007)
- Crocodile Tears (2009)
- Scorpia Rising (2011)
- Russian Roulette (2013)
- Never Say Die (2017)
- Secret Weapon (2019)
- Nightshade (2020)
Common questions
Is Alex Rider based on a book?
Yes. Alex Rider is based on the book series Alex Rider by Anthony Horowitz (2000).
Who wrote the book Alex Rider is based on?
Alex Rider was written by Anthony Horowitz and first published in 2000.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Stormbreaker, book 1 of Alex Rider. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Anthony Horowitz's books
- Stormbreaker (film, 2006)
- Magpie Murders (TV, 2022)