What to read, watch, and listen to if you loved"A" is for Alibi
Sue Grafton · Book · 2005
If you loved "A" is for Alibi, start with Double Jeopardy (Bruce Beresford, 1999) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to "A" is for Alibi across media.
If the hunt for truth after a wrongful conviction in "A" is for Alibi hooked you, these stories explore that same desperate quest.
Films on the same thread
Presumed Innocent
Alan J. Pakula · Film · 1990
Shares a thread with "A" is for Alibi: Legal Thriller.
Like "A" is for Alibi, this film captures the claustrophobic tension of a professional whose life unravels when they are suddenly cast as the primary suspect in a murder.
Double Jeopardy
Bruce Beresford · Film · 1999
Shares 2 threads with "A" is for Alibi: Wrongful Conviction, Legal Thriller.
This shares the core drive of "A" is for Alibi, focusing on a protagonist who must navigate the legal system and her own past to expose the truth.
Lady Vengeance
Park Chan-wook · Film · 2005
Explores: Wrongful Imprisonment, Female Revenge, Moral Ambiguity.
Mirroring the post-incarceration struggle found in "A" is for Alibi, this film follows a woman reclaiming her agency and seeking justice after years of undeserved confinement behind bars.
The Fugitive
Andrew Davis · Film · 1993
Shares a thread with "A" is for Alibi: Legal Thriller.
Much like the protagonist in "A" is for Alibi, this man must go on the run to solve the mystery of his wife's death and prove his own innocence.
Series on the same thread
The Night Of
Richard Price · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with "A" is for Alibi: Legal Thriller.
If the procedural investigation into a wrongful charge in "A" is for Alibi kept you guessing, this series offers a gritty, modern look at the fragility of justice.
The Good Wife
Michelle King · Series · 2009
Shares a thread with "A" is for Alibi: Second Chance.
This series captures the same spirit of resilience seen in "A" is for Alibi, focusing on a woman rebuilding her life while her husband remains entangled in a scandal.
The Rockford Files
Stephen J. Cannell · Series · 1974
Shares a thread with "A" is for Alibi: Private Investigator.
Fans of "A" is for Alibi will appreciate this series, which mirrors the experience of a private investigator who knows exactly what it feels like to be wrongly accused.
Rectify
Ray McKinnon · Series · 2013
Shares 2 threads with "A" is for Alibi: wrongful conviction, small town secrets.
This drama explores the aftermath of a wrongful conviction with the same gravity found in "A" is for Alibi, focusing on the difficult reentry into a changed small town.
Podcasts on the same thread
48 Hours
Podcast
Shares 2 threads with "A" is for Alibi: Wrongful Conviction, Exoneration.
This podcast digs into the same real-world obsession with exoneration and truth-seeking that drives the narrative of "A" is for Alibi, offering deep dives into complex criminal cases.
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
If you enjoyed the investigative rigor of "A" is for Alibi, this series provides a similar focus on turning back the clock to find justice in cold cases.
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Common questions
Is "A" is for Alibi based on a true story?
No, "A" is for Alibi is a work of fiction. The premise follows a character named Nikki Fife who seeks to uncover the truth behind her husband's murder after serving eight years in prison for the crime.
What is the main plot of "A" is for Alibi?
The plot of "A" is for Alibi centers on Nikki Fife. After spending eight years incarcerated for the murder of her husband, she is released and begins an investigation to identify the person who actually committed the crime.
How long was Nikki Fife in prison in "A" is for Alibi?
In "A" is for Alibi, the protagonist Nikki Fife serves eight years in prison for the murder of her husband before she is released and begins her search for the real killer.
Does "A" is for Alibi involve a wrongful murder conviction?
Yes, "A" is for Alibi revolves around the case of Nikki Fife. She serves eight years in prison for her husband's murder, but the story follows her efforts to find the person who is truly responsible for the crime.