BookTok has been buzzing for months, and rightly so. On January 9, 2025, Variety announced that Netflix had acquired the rights to Twisted Love and its sequels for a seven-figure sum. Ana Huang herself confirmed the news on Instagram: "It's the new year, which means I can finally announce some big news: Netflix is developing the Twisted series as a TV show!"
If you've read the books, you know why the community exploded. Alex Volkov and Ava Chen on screen. Rhys and Bridget. Josh and Jules. Christian and Stella. The question is no longer if – but when and who.
What is Twisted Love?
For those unfamiliar with the books: the Twisted series, written by Ana Huang, consists of four books, each following a different couple. The series follows a group of friends, each with their own steamy romance arc. The tropes range from grumpy-sunshine to enemies-to-lovers to fake dating, and even a literal princess.
The first book, Twisted Love, follows Alex Volkov and Ava Chen. Alex is cold, calculating, and has a dark past. Ava is his best friend's sister — the one person he really shouldn't want. What starts as a protective arrangement blossoms into a romance no one expected.
The Twisted series shares the same interconnected standalone structure as Bridgerton. We hope each couple gets their own season. That would mean the series could have four seasons — one for each book.
When will Twisted Love be on Netflix?
Honestly, we don't know exactly yet. If casting happens in early 2026, it's possible the series could go into production this year. All in all, the earliest possible release of the series seems to be 2027.
Ana Huang herself stated in an interview: "We are waiting for the script to be ready, and once that's done, we can start with all the fun stuff, like the cast, which everyone keeps asking me about."
In September 2025, Huang hinted that the script might be almost ready — meaning we could expect an official cast announcement soon after that.
The cast: who will play Alex and Ava?
This is the question BookTok is most preoccupied with. No official cast has been confirmed yet, but Ana Huang has spoken out about what she's looking for.
"Yes, we want people who look like the characters, obviously they have to fit that. But it's a romance series and what's most important to me is that there's chemistry between the characters," Huang said in a podcast interview. "There's also an argument to be made for finding new faces."
Huang's main requirements:
- Chemistry between the main characters is number one
- The characters must reflect the diversity of the books
- Huang is open to both well-known actors and new faces
Rumors circulated on social media, and every few months there was a new one about potential actors, but Huang confirmed that many rumors are circulating and nothing has been decided yet.
How does Twisted Love compare to other BookTok adaptations?
The Twisted books follow a similar formula to series like Bridgerton. And that's telling: Bridgerton became one of Netflix's biggest series ever, partly thanks to the BookTok community that had been championing the books for years.
Twisted Love has the same ingredients:
- A close-knit group of friends as a common thread
- Each romance can carry its own season
- Intensity that works as well on screen as on paper
- A fanbase that has been ready for years
The difference is that Twisted Love is spicier than Bridgerton, which raises the question of how Netflix will translate the steamy moments to the screen. Ana Huang has indicated that she is working closely with Netflix to stay true to the books.
Read the books before the series appears
There's still time. Use it.
If you haven't read the Twisted series yet, now is the time. Readers who know the books before the series appears always enjoy the adaptation more — they can compare their own interpretation of Alex and Ava with that of the cast, and they know all the nuances that a series inevitably shortens.
The reading order:
- Twisted Love
- Twisted Games
- Twisted Hate
- Twisted Lies
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What does this mean for the Kings of Sin series?
For now, only the Twisted series has been confirmed as part of the Netflix deal. We cannot make promises about the characters from the If Love, Kings of Sin, and Gods of the Game series, Huang's other New Adult romances that share characters and locations with Twisted.
This means: if the Twisted series is a success, there's a good chance that the Kings of Sin characters will also appear on screen. All the more reason to read those books in advance too.
Complete your Twisted reading marathon before the series premieres
🌶️ The complete Twisted reading set:
✔ Spicy bookmark — for the most intense scenes
✔ Romance bookmark — for the swoony moments
✔ Book Review Notebook — note which couple is your favorite for each book
✔ Reading Log Book Tracker — keep track of which parts you've read (€1.99)
✔ Glass Can — for the drink that accompanies every plot twist
✔ Blind Date Book (Spicy) — for when you're waiting for the series
Frequently Asked Questions about the Twisted Love Netflix Series
Is Twisted Love confirmed for Netflix?
Yes. On January 9, 2025, Variety announced that Netflix had acquired the rights to Twisted Love and its sequels for a seven-figure sum. Ana Huang herself confirmed the news.
When will the Twisted Love series be on Netflix?
There is no official release date yet. The earliest possible release seems to be 2027, depending on when the script is finished and production begins.
Who will play Alex Volkov and Ava Chen?
No official cast has been confirmed yet. Ana Huang has indicated that chemistry between the characters is the most important criterion, and that she is open to both well-known actors and new faces.
Will each book get its own season?
It is expected that the series will follow the same structure as Bridgerton, with each couple getting their own season. Depending on the success of the first season, the series could have four seasons.
Are the Kings of Sin books also part of the Netflix deal?
For now, only the Twisted series has been confirmed as part of the Netflix deal.
Should I read the books before the series comes out?
Absolutely. Readers who know the books before the adaptation appears always enjoy the adaptation more. With an expected release in 2027, you still have plenty of time.
🌶️ Ready for Twisted Love on Netflix?
Start the books now. Spicy bookmarks • Book Review Notebook • Reading Log (€1.99) • Blind Date Book (Spicy)
Happy reading! 🌶️📚