What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedConstantine
Daniel Cerone · Series · 2014
If you loved Constantine, start with Constantine (Francis Lawrence, 2005) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Constantine across media.
If you loved Constantine, you will enjoy these stories that explore the heavy burden of navigating moral ambiguity and supernatural darkness.
Start with the source
The source
Constantine
Francis Lawrence · Film · 2005
Books on the same thread
Nostromo
Joseph Conrad · Book · 2015
Shares a thread with Constantine: Moral ambiguity.
Much like the cynical world of Constantine, this narrative examines how power and corruption test the soul, forcing characters to confront the heavy consequences of their own choices.
Confessions
Saint Augustine · Book · 2007
Shares a thread with Constantine: Redemption.
If Constantine’s struggle with his past sins resonated with you, this autobiography offers a foundational look at the lifelong pursuit of redemption and the messy reality of faith.
Batman
Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Bob Kane · Book · 2011
Shares a thread with Constantine: Moral Ambiguity.
This gritty detective work mirrors the dark urban atmosphere of Constantine, where a lone figure must navigate a landscape of organized crime and deep, systemic moral corruption.
Heart of Darkness
Joseph Conrad · Book · 2014
Shares a thread with Constantine: Moral ambiguity.
The descent into madness and moral uncertainty found here reflects the psychological toll Constantine faces while battling the forces of darkness in his own line of work.
Films on the same thread
Superman
Film · 2025
Explores: Heroism, Identity, Alienation.
Just as Constantine grapples with his identity and the weight of his role, this story explores the internal conflict of an outsider trying to reconcile two disparate worlds.
The Conjuring
James Wan · Film · 2013
Explores: Family Under Threat, Good vs. Evil, Religious Horror.
If the thrill of demonic possession in Constantine kept you watching, this film delivers a similarly intense confrontation between religious conviction and a truly terrifying, malevolent supernatural presence.
Justice League Dark
Jay Oliva · Film · 2017
Explores: Magic vs. Science, Supernatural Investigation, Team of Misfits.
This team-up is the perfect follow-up to Constantine, featuring a specialized group of misfits who use the dark arts to combat the demonic threats endangering the human world.
Calvary
John Michael McDonagh · Film · 2014
Shares a thread with Constantine: Redemption.
Like Constantine, the protagonist here is a man of faith facing an existential threat, forced to navigate a personal moral crisis while dark forces close in around him.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
The investigative drive seen in Constantine translates perfectly to this podcast, where the pursuit of truth behind a cold case requires digging into the shadows of the past.
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Constantine: moral ambiguity.
This exploration of historical collapse echoes the themes of Constantine by challenging you to consider the moral ambiguity of power and the cyclical nature of human struggle.
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Common questions
Is the 2014 Constantine series a direct sequel to the 2005 Constantine movie?
No, the 2014 Constantine television series and the 2005 Constantine movie are separate adaptations. They share the same source material but are distinct projects with different creative directions and production histories.
How long is the 2014 Constantine television series?
The 2014 Constantine television series, created by Daniel Cerone, consists of a single season. It follows a man struggling with his faith who is forced to defend humanity from gathering forces of darkness.
Should I watch the 2005 Constantine movie before the 2014 show?
You do not need to watch the 2005 Constantine movie before starting the 2014 Constantine series. As they are independent adaptations, you can consume them in any order without missing necessary plot information.
What is the 2014 Constantine series about?
The 2014 Constantine series follows a man haunted by the sins of his past who struggles with his faith. He is suddenly thrust into the role of defending humanity from gathering forces of darkness throughout the episodes.