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TV series · 2019 · Fox Broadcasting Company

Is The Passage based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. The Passage is based on the book series The Passage by Justin Cronin.

The TV series premiered in 2019 on Fox Broadcasting Company.

The book series behind The Passage

The Passage cover

The Passage

Book series by Justin Cronin · science fiction, horror fiction, vampire fiction

Novel series by Justin Cronin.

The Passage: books by publication date

  1. The Passage (2010)
  2. The Twelve (2012)
  3. The City of Mirrors (2016)

Common questions

Is The Passage based on a book?

Yes. The Passage is based on the book series The Passage by Justin Cronin.

Who wrote the book The Passage is based on?

The Passage was written by Justin Cronin.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Passage before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.

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