"A Series of Unfortunate Events" is a television series based on the book series by Lemony Snicket, the pen name of author Daniel Handler. The show follows the misadventures of the three Baudelaire orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—as they try to uncover the mystery behind their parents' death while evading the villainous Count Olaf, who seeks their fortune. The series premiered on Netflix in January 2017 and ran for three seasons, concluding in January 2019. It features a unique visual style and dark humor, capturing the tone of the original books while expanding on the characters and storylines.