The Netflix show A series of Unfortunate Events is based on the series of books by Lemony Snicket.
I think I’ve read all but the last couple of stories, (though being its been awhile I may have finished the whole series and just do not remember for sure the last one I had purchased)
If you want to give the book series a try… I’ve included links at the end.
As far as the 2004 Movie adaptation misfire of the books goes, don’t even waste your time! It’s not worth it and it was a mess! Its more cheery,they squeezed a multitude of the books, the first three or four in the one movie, and that’s where the poop emoji was born! Also Jim Carrey was too cheesy.
When I heard Neil Patrick Harris was going to play the dastardly despicable Count Olaf I knew he would do a great job with all the disguises so he’d do the villain and most importantly the Fans proud. 
The first season is an 8-part series which covers the first four books. Each book is covered within two episodes, and listed on IMDB as a Comedy, adventure, Drama
Multiscreen MoTVision 