Nidhi Sinha
Wattpad has become a hub for stories which are being adapted into popular TV shows and movies. Let’s explore the 10 popular TV shows based on Wattpad stories, showcasing the journey from page to screen.
1. MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS
A girl named Ali Novak had started writing My Life with the Walter Boys on Wattpad when she was just 15 years old. Novak started writing the story after her father died.
The story centers on a young girl named Jackie, who is compelled to leave her life in Manhattan and relocate to a small town following the tragic loss of her parents. She is taken in by the Walters family, who have seven young sons and a daughter. As Jackie grapples with the challenges of adapting to her unfamiliar surroundings, she finds herself entangled in a complex romantic triangle involving two of the Walters brothers.
Cole Walter doesn’t do nice unless he’s getting something out of it. That boy’s gonna eat you alive, and you won’t see it coming.”
2. THE RAIN IN ESPAÑA
The Rain in España is a Filipino drama that follows the intense love story of two college sweethearts, Kalix and Luna. Their relationship, once full of passion, shatters when Luna believes a video falsely implicating that Kalix cheated on her. Without giving him a chance to explain, she severs all ties, leaving Kalix heartbroken.
Ten years later, fate brings them back together when their professional paths cross—Kalix now leads the legal department at the firm where Luna works as an architect. As old wounds resurface and unresolved emotions stir, the question remains: can love truly find its way back after such a painful parting?
The series has been adapted from a Wattpad tale by Gwy Saludes (pen name- 4reuminct). The Rain in España comes under her famous University Series.
In order to grow individually, we will need to grow apart.”
3. THE JEWEL OF SECTION E
The Jewel of Section E (or Ang Mutya ng Section E) is a Philippine rom-com based on a Wattpad book trilogy by Lara Flores (pseudonym Eatmore2behappy). The narrative follows Jasper Jean “Jay-jay” Mariano, a spirited young girl who transfers to the prestigious Higher Value International School, hoping for a fresh start free of complications.
Her hopes quickly unravel when she’s assigned to the infamous all-male Section E. Determined to drive her out, class president Mark Keifer Watson—along with his classmates—targets Jay-jay with relentless mischief. But when an unexpected kiss sparks between Jay-jay and Keifer, tensions shift. As their relationship evolves, the story unfolds with surprising friendships, comic chaos, and the budding of an unlikely romance.
I. Love. You. Period. It’s a goddamn soul-shattering love that will never ever be matched.”
4. CUPID’S MATCH
The story is about a high school student Lila Black who goes to the Cupids Matchmaking Service to tell them to stop spamming her. Instead she finds out that the service is run by actual Cupids and they have a serious problem with Lila’s match. Lila’s true love match is an actual Cupid! He is the original bad boy of love and he wants Lila. The supernatural love story was originally written by Lauren Palphreyman on Wattpad.
So you’re the girl. Of all the girls in the world, you’re his match. I must admit, you’re not what I expected.”
5. HE’S INTO HER
He’s Into Her is a sizzling Filipino teen romance series based on the hit Wattpad novel by Maxinejiji. The story is set in a high-school. Deib is the school’s charming yet arrogant heartthrob, and Maxine is a feisty, no-nonsense girl who can’t stand Dei bat first. Sparks fly as Deib, who is used to getting what he wants, starts to fall for Maxine’s fiery attitude and sharp mind. The drama has 2 seasons.
It’s okay if you like her. She’s not mine anyway.”
6. THE FOUR BAD BOYS AND ME
The Four Bad Boys and Me is a Filipino drama series about a nerdy loner girl who gets caught up in the world of the notorious school heartthrobs called APAT.
The series is adapted from a web novel by Tina Lata (blue_maiden) on Wattpad. Notably, the story is inspired by the famous K-drama Boys Over Flowers.
You may not be my first, but I’ll do everything for you to be my last.”
7. THE GIRL HE NEVER NOTICED
The Singaporean romantic drama follows the unexpected and complicated relationship between Jade, a struggling single mother and barista, and Eros Petrakis, the arrogant heir to a shipping empire. Struggling to make ends meet, Jade reluctantly accepts a position as Eros’s personal secretary.
Their dynamic takes a dramatic turn when Eros, under pressure to solidify his claim to the family business, proposes a fake engagement to Jade. As the lines between pretense and genuine emotion begin to blur, both are forced to confront feelings neither of them anticipated.
Oh…How come? I thought I was the girl he never noticed?”
8. MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY
My ID is Gangnam Beauty (also called- Gangnam Beauty) is a Korean drama about a college student who is bullied for being apparently ‘ugly’. To escape bullying, she undergoes plastic surgery for a pretty face. Her plan backfires as now she starts being bullied for her beautiful but artificial face. She is called ‘Gangnam Beauty’, which is a derogatory term used in South Korea for a person whose attractive physical appearance is a result of surgeries. The drama explores themes of self-acceptance and romance.
People might seem like they’re living a worry-free life…But they are all just trying their best to keep living.”
9. CHASING IN THE WILD
Chasing in the Wild is a romantic drama about a college basketball captain named Sebastian Vincent who thought he would never fall in love again after his first heartbreak with his best friend. However, his world turns upside down when he meets Elyse— headstrong cheerleader from a vastly different world. While Sevi is from a humble family, Elyse is a spoiled cheerleader. As they say, opposites attract and soon the duo fall in love. Will their love survive? Or will it crumble under societal pressure?
Chasing in the Wild is written by 4reuminct (Yes, the author of The Rain in España). This book is also part of her University Series.
It’s okay. I know you did your best…and your best does not have to be perfect.”
10. HOW TO SPOT A RED FLAG
How to Spot a Red Flag is a Philippine rom-com drama about a barista named Cha who is stuck between 2 handsome men- a bad boy and a good boy. But there’s a twist: both are catfishing her. Will Cha trust them even after knowing that they are red flags?
Haven’t you learned your lesson? Do you really need to get fooled again?”
