If you loved
Brimstone
Ethan Reiff · Series · 1998
If you were captivated by Brimstone, you will love these stories that navigate the thin, dangerous boundary between law enforcement and the supernatural afterlife.
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Adaptation
Brimstone
Martin Koolhoven · Film · 2016
Books on the same thread
One Foot in the Grave
Jeaniene Frost · Book · 2010
Like the protagonist of Brimstone, Cat Crawfield balances her professional duties as an agent with the constant, high-stakes threat of rogue supernatural entities infiltrating our modern human world.
Dead And Gone: A Sookie Stackhouse Novel (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood)
Charlaine Harris · Book · 2009
Much like the hidden supernatural landscape found in Brimstone, this series exposes the secret existence of creatures living among us, forcing characters to confront realities beyond typical human comprehension.
The Damned
L. A. Banks · Book · 2007
This story mirrors the epic battle against escaped hellish forces in Brimstone, focusing on the relentless mission to stop demonic entities that threaten the safety of the entire human population.
Season of Mists
Neil Gaiman, Kelley Jones · Book · 1992
Fans of the moral stakes in Brimstone will appreciate this exploration of cosmic responsibility and destiny, where characters must grapple with the heavy consequences of their choices within supernatural realms.
Films on the same thread
Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds
Film · 2017
This film echoes the afterlife themes central to Brimstone, presenting a rigorous judicial process that forces souls to face their past actions before they can move toward their final fate.
Constantine
Francis Lawrence · Film · 2005
John Constantine shares the world-weary, noir-soaked perspective of the detective in Brimstone, as both men must investigate demonic interference while navigating the complex moral ambiguity of their own existence.
Dark City
Alex Proyas · Film · 1998
Like the grim, atmospheric reality of Brimstone, this film immerses you in a dark, mysterious world where characters struggle to uncover the truth about their identities and the forces controlling them.
Fallen
Gregory Hoblit · Film · 1998
This thriller captures the same police procedural intensity seen in Brimstone, following a detective who discovers that the most dangerous criminals he pursues are rooted in supernatural, demonic origins.
Podcasts on the same thread
Unexplained
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
If the haunting mysteries of Brimstone drew you in, this podcast will satisfy your curiosity by exploring the unexplained events and historical anomalies that blur the lines of our reality.
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
This investigative series mirrors the relentless pursuit of justice found in Brimstone, focusing on the deep-dive journalistic process required to uncover the truth behind cold cases and long-forgotten crimes.
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Common questions
Is the 1998 Brimstone series related to the 2016 movie or the 2025 book?
No, the 1998 television series Brimstone is an entirely separate work from the 2016 film and the 2025 book. While they share the same title, they are distinct projects and do not share any plot connections or creative continuity with the original Fox series.
How long did the original Brimstone television series run?
The television series Brimstone ran for only one partial season on Fox. Despite its short lifespan, the show gained a following that led to subsequent reruns on the Syfy channel, where it has been featured in occasional marathons since the summer of 1999.
Where can I watch reruns of the 1998 Brimstone series?
Reruns of the 1998 series Brimstone have aired on the Syfy channel in the United States since 1999. There is no set broadcast schedule for these episodes, as the network typically airs the show during periodic marathons rather than on a consistent weekly basis.
What is the premise of the 1998 Brimstone series?
Brimstone follows a deceased police detective who is tasked with returning to Hell 113 spirits that have escaped to Earth. This mission serves as the central narrative arc for the show during its single partial season run on the Fox network.