TV series · 2017 · CBC Television
Is Alias Grace based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Alias Grace is based on the book Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood (1996).
The TV series premiered in 2017 on CBC Television.
The book behind Alias Grace
Alias Grace
by Margaret Atwood · first published 1996 · historical fiction
1996 novel by Margaret Atwood.
Common questions
Is Alias Grace based on a book?
Yes. Alias Grace is based on the book Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood (1996).
Who wrote the book Alias Grace is based on?
Alias Grace was written by Margaret Atwood and first published in 1996.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Alias Grace 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 Margaret Atwood's books
- The Handmaid's Tale (TV, 2017)
- The Handmaid's Tale (film, 1990)
- The Testaments (TV, 2026)