What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedCATCH THE DEVIL
Pamela Colloff · Book
If you loved CATCH THE DEVIL, start with The Fall of the House of Du Val (BusinessDesk) — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to CATCH THE DEVIL across media.
What hooked you in CATCH THE DEVIL was the chilling way a single individual's web of deception devastates innocent lives.
Films on the same thread
Catch Me If You Can
Steven Spielberg · Film · 2002
Explores: Cat and Mouse, FBI Pursuit, Fraud.
Like CATCH THE DEVIL, this film examines the psyche of a prolific con artist whose charm hides the profound impact of his financial fraud on unsuspecting victims.
Capote
Bennett Miller · Film · 2005
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, The Price of Success, Exploitation of Tragedy.
Much like the investigative rigor found in CATCH THE DEVIL, this film explores the complex, often exploitative relationship between a writer and the subjects of their true crime.
Roofman
Derek Cianfrance · Film · 2025
Explores: Redemption, Second Chances, Fatherhood.
If the criminal ingenuity in CATCH THE DEVIL held your attention, you will appreciate how this story portrays the survival instincts and moral gray areas of a repeat offender.
The Devil's Advocate
Taylor Hackford · Film · 1997
Explores: Moral Corruption, Temptation, Hubris.
The moral corruption and high-stakes deception that define CATCH THE DEVIL are mirrored here as a legal professional encounters the dark, manipulative nature of his own employer.
Series on the same thread
White Collar
Jeff Eastin · Series · 2009
Explores: Partnership, Redemption, Moral Ambiguity.
This series mirrors the cat-and-mouse dynamic of CATCH THE DEVIL, focusing on how a master of financial deception is forced to reckon with the consequences of his actions.
R.J. Decker
Carl Hiaasen · Series · 2026
Explores: eccentric underworld, redemption arc, unconventional investigation.
Fans of the Florida-based investigative reporting in CATCH THE DEVIL will enjoy this deep dive into an eccentric underworld where past secrets and criminal histories collide in court.
Your Friends & Neighbors
Jonathan Tropper · Series · 2025
Explores: wealth inequality, midlife crisis, moral decay.
This narrative echoes the themes of moral decay and financial desperation seen in CATCH THE DEVIL, showing how an individual's fraudulent choices unravel their social and personal life.
Escape at Dannemora
Brett Johnson · Series · 2018
Explores: Prison life, Sexual manipulation, Manhunt.
The manipulative power dynamics at the heart of CATCH THE DEVIL are present here, detailing how a singular influence can lead others into a web of criminal deception.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Fall of the House of Du Val
BusinessDesk · Podcast
Shares a thread with CATCH THE DEVIL: Investigative Journalism.
This podcast matches the investigative journalism style of CATCH THE DEVIL by dissecting the collapse of a fraudulent empire and the lasting damage inflicted upon everyday investors.
Unravelling Amy
Podcast
Shares 3 threads with CATCH THE DEVIL: deception, victim impact, true crime.
Similar to the profile of the con artist in CATCH THE DEVIL, this investigation uncovers a history of identity theft and financial betrayal spanning a decade of deceit.
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Common questions
Is CATCH THE DEVIL a work of fiction?
No, CATCH THE DEVIL is a work of investigative journalism. It was written by Pamela Colloff, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine and reporter at ProPublica, to provide a factual account of the real-world damage caused by a con man operating in Florida.
What is the primary subject of CATCH THE DEVIL?
The primary subject of CATCH THE DEVIL is the destructive impact of a con man. Pamela Colloff documents the specific harm and damage inflicted upon victims in Florida through her rigorous reporting for The New York Times Magazine and ProPublica.
Who is the author of CATCH THE DEVIL?
CATCH THE DEVIL is authored by Pamela Colloff. She is a professional journalist who serves as a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine and a reporter for ProPublica, bringing her investigative expertise to this account of criminal activity in Florida.
Does CATCH THE DEVIL focus on crimes in a specific location?
Yes, CATCH THE DEVIL focuses on events that took place in Florida. The book provides an account of the damage caused by a con man within that state, based on the investigative reporting conducted by Pamela Colloff for The New York Times Magazine and ProPublica.