What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedDisenchanted
Film · 2022
If you loved Disenchanted, start with Schmigadoon! (Ken Daurio, 2021) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Disenchanted across media.
If Disenchanted captured your imagination, you will love these stories that explore the chaotic, magical friction between ordinary suburban life and fantasy.
Books on the same thread
Ella Enchanted
Gail Carson Levine · Book · 2012
Shares a thread with Disenchanted: Fairy Tale.
Like the protagonist of Disenchanted, Ella finds her life complicated by forced enchantments, making this a perfect follow-up for readers who enjoy feisty heroines navigating impossible magical constraints.
Fairy Tale
Stephen King · Book
Explores: coming of age, good versus evil, interdimensional travel.
If the portal fantasy elements in Disenchanted drew you in, you will appreciate this journey into a hidden world that forces a character to confront the reality of magic.
Wicked
Gregory Maguire · Book
Explores: moral ambiguity, social outcast, perspective shift.
This story offers the same subversion of fairy tale tropes found in Disenchanted, focusing on the perspective of a social outcast rather than the typical happily ever after narrative.
The Spellshop
Sarah Beth Durst · Book
Explores: Found family, Restoration, Escapism.
Readers who enjoyed the cozy, domestic side of magic in Disenchanted will find a similar charm in this story about restoring a magical home and finding a sense of belonging.
Series on the same thread
Bewitched
Sol Saks · Series · 1964
Explores: Secret Identity, Inter-generational Conflict, Concealed Powers.
This classic sitcom mirrors the suburban life themes of Disenchanted, featuring a powerful woman who constantly struggles to balance her extraordinary magical abilities with her mundane marriage and household.
Schmigadoon!
Ken Daurio · Series · 2021
Explores: Trapped in a fantasy world, Relationship problems, Nostalgia.
Those who loved the musical comedy and fantasy tropes of Disenchanted will find a direct parallel in this story of a couple trapped within a magical, song-filled town.
Once Upon a Time
Edward Kitsis · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with Disenchanted: Fairy Tale.
If the cursed town aspect of Disenchanted kept you hooked, you will enjoy this drama that explores characters trapped between worlds while trying to break a powerful, reality-altering spell.
WandaVision
Jac Schaeffer · Series · 2021
Explores: Grief and Loss, Illusion vs. Reality, Control and Manipulation.
Fans of the suburban dystopia and reality-bending themes in Disenchanted will appreciate this exploration of a woman using her immense power to construct an idealized life within a neighborhood.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
Explores: domestic life, modern marriage, parenthood struggles.
If the parenting struggles and domestic dynamics within Disenchanted resonated with you, this podcast provides a relatable and humorous look at the realities of modern marriage and family life.
Unleashed
Podcast · 2026
Explores: humor, midlife, women's issues.
This podcast captures the same spirit of finding humor in midlife transitions that Giselle experiences in Disenchanted, offering a companion piece for those navigating the complexities of modern womanhood.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Disenchanted?
In Disenchanted, Giselle becomes disillusioned with city life and struggles to find her happily ever after in suburbia. She turns to the magic of Andalasia for help, which accidentally transforms her town into a real-life fairy tale and puts her family's future happiness at risk.
Does Giselle fix the spell in Disenchanted?
Yes, after accidentally transforming her town into a fairy tale, Giselle must race against time to reverse the spell in Disenchanted. Her primary goal is to save her family's future happiness and resolve the chaotic situation she created by using magic from Andalasia.
Why does Giselle use magic in Disenchanted?
Giselle uses the magic of Andalasia in Disenchanted because she feels out of place in her new suburban life. Frustrated that her happily ever after has not been easy to find, she attempts to use magic to improve her situation, which leads to unintended consequences for the town.
Is Disenchanted about a family?
Yes, Disenchanted focuses on Giselle and her family. The plot centers on her struggle to adjust to suburban life and the jeopardy her family's future happiness faces after she accidentally casts a spell that turns their town into a real-life fairy tale.