In any discussion of a series that attempts to adapt a beloved novel, of which this year has already seen several tries to mixed results, a balance must be struck between comparing the two versions of the story and evaluating them on their own distinct terms. Obviously, the visual language of television is vastly different from the written word and must operate with the tools that are available to it. At the same time, there is the potential for the ideas first introduced in its source material to be given new life and energy on screen.