What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBrimstone
Ethan Reiff · Series · 1998
If you loved Brimstone, start with Brimstone (Martin Koolhoven, 2016) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Brimstone across media.
You loved Brimstone because it masterfully blends the grit of a police procedural with the dark, supernatural stakes of personal redemption.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Brimstone
Martin Koolhoven · Film · 2016
Books on the same thread
Season of Mists
Neil Gaiman, Kelley Jones · Book · 1992
Shares 2 threads with Brimstone: Redemption, Urban Fantasy.
Just as Brimstone explores the moral weight of the afterlife, this collection delves into the cosmic consequences of human choices and the heavy burden of ultimate responsibility.
Cold Fire
Dean Ray Koontz · Book · 1991
Shares a thread with Brimstone: Redemption.
The struggle between good and evil drives this narrative, mirroring the redemptive mission of the detective in Brimstone as he confronts forces beyond his own control.
Dragon Tears
Dean Ray Koontz · Book · 1993
Explores: Good vs Evil, Precognition, Police Procedural.
This story captures the intense, high-stakes atmosphere of a police procedural caught in a supernatural whirlwind, echoing the dark, investigative mission central to the plot of Brimstone.
City of Bones
Michael Connelly · Book · 2002
Explores: Haunted past, Institutional corruption, Urban isolation.
If the haunted past of the protagonist in Brimstone kept you watching, you will appreciate how this detective faces his own internal demons while solving a cold case.
Films on the same thread
Constantine
Francis Lawrence · Film · 2005
Shares 3 threads with Brimstone: Moral Ambiguity, Redemption, Urban Fantasy.
If Brimstone hit, Constantine shares the thread.
Fallen
Gregory Hoblit · Film · 1998
Explores: Demonic Possession, Good vs Evil, The Nature of Evil.
The investigation of demonic possession here creates a similar tension to Brimstone, focusing on a detective struggling against an ancient evil that evades traditional law enforcement methods.
Brick
Rian Johnson · Film · 2006
Explores: Teenage angst, Underworld, Femme Fatale.
While set in a different environment, this film captures the same gritty, noir-inspired investigation into an underworld that you enjoyed watching unfold within the episodes of Brimstone.
What Dreams May Come
Vincent Ward · Film · 1998
Shares a thread with Brimstone: Redemption.
This journey into the afterlife for the sake of a loved one reflects the same desperate, redemptive search for meaning that defined the character arc in Brimstone.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
Explores: small-town isolation, eccentricity, social decay.
The deep dive into a dark, isolated world mirrors the atmospheric mystery found in Brimstone, focusing on a complex character trying to change his environment from within.
Forensic Files
Podcast
Explores: crime scene investigation, scientific analysis, evidence-based analysis.
The focus on evidence-based analysis and criminal investigation provides the same procedural satisfaction found in Brimstone, grounding the most mysterious cases in a cold, analytical reality.
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Common questions
Is the 1998 Brimstone television series related to the 2016 movie or the 2025 book?
No, the 1998 Brimstone television series is a distinct production from the 2016 movie and the 2025 book. These titles share the same name but do not share plot continuity or source material with the Fox television series about the detective hunting escaped spirits.
How long did the Brimstone television series run?
The television series Brimstone ran for only one partial season on Fox. Despite its short run, the show gained a following that led to reruns being broadcast on the Syfy channel in the United States starting in the summer of 1999.
Where can I watch the Brimstone television series?
Following its original broadcast, Brimstone has aired on the Syfy channel in the United States. These reruns do not follow a set schedule and are typically presented in marathons rather than as a regular weekly program on the network.
What is the premise of the Brimstone television series?
Brimstone follows a deceased police detective who is tasked with returning 113 escaped spirits from Hell back to their place of origin. This mission serves as the central plot for the partial season produced for the Fox network.