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Updated · tvline.com · Jun 19
Peacock Orders 8-Book Dungeon Crawler Carl Series From Seth MacFarlane
Updated
Updated · tvline.com · Jun 19

Peacock Orders 8-Book Dungeon Crawler Carl Series From Seth MacFarlane

3 articles · Updated · tvline.com · Jun 19

Summary

  • Peacock gave a straight-to-series order to a TV adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s “Dungeon Crawler Carl,” with Dinniman announcing the greenlight on Instagram.
  • Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door and Universal Global Television are developing the project, and Dinniman will co-executive produce alongside writer-producer Chris Yost.
  • The science-fantasy LitRPG follows Carl and Princess Donut—his ex-girlfriend’s cat—as survivors forced into an alien-run dungeon crawl staged as an intergalactic reality show.
  • The order taps into an established franchise that now spans 8 books, with the latest released on May 12, 2026 and 2 more sequels planned.

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Can Seth MacFarlane's comedic touch adapt a book known for its brutal violence and absurdist humor?
How will a live-action show portray a sentient cat and video game stats without becoming a gimmick?
Is this the tipping point for internet-born fantasy to finally conquer mainstream television?