What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHooked
Emily McIntire · Book
If you loved Hooked, start with Peter Pan (James Matthew Barrie, 2011) — a book from the same story. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Hooked across media.
If you loved Hooked, you clearly crave stories where dark obsession, calculated vengeance, and morally grey power dynamics collide in dangerous ways.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Pan
Joe Wright · Film · 2015
Adaptation
Peter Pan & Wendy
David Lowery · Film · 2023
Films on the same thread
"Wuthering Heights"
Emerald Fennell · Film · 2026
Explores: destructive obsession, class conflict, generational trauma.
Much like the destructive obsession found in Hooked, this gothic tale explores the toxic, all-consuming nature of love that defies social boundaries and leads to absolute ruin.
Peter Pan & Wendy
David Lowery · Film · 2023
Explores: Fear of Growing Up, The Power of Imagination, Lost Boys.
This reimagining shares the fairy tale roots of Hooked, offering a darker, more complex look at the legendary figures of Neverland that you already find so compelling.
Dust Bunny
Bryan Fuller · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with Hooked: vengeance.
This film mirrors the lethal mentorship and vengeance themes in Hooked, pairing a morally grey protector with a young lead navigating a world filled with real monsters.
Rebecca
Alfred Hitchcock · Film · 1940
Shares a thread with Hooked: obsession.
If the psychological tension of Hooked kept you reading, you will appreciate this classic study of obsession, gaslighting, and the suffocating shadow cast by a mysterious past figure.
Series on the same thread
Revenge
Mike Kelley · Series · 2011
Explores: Betrayal, Social Class, Justice.
The calculated quest for vengeance that fuels the protagonist in Hooked is central here, as a woman systematically dismantles those who destroyed her family's life and future.
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Explores: Rivalry, Forbidden Love, Career Ambition.
The intense, forbidden chemistry that defined the relationship in Hooked is mirrored here, as two rivals find their ambition and animosity shifting into an unpredictable, magnetic connection.
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Coming-of-Age, Murder Investigation.
Just as in Hooked, this story follows a sharp-witted outsider navigating a world of secrets, proving that the best leads are often those who refuse to play fair.
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Explores: Fake Dating, Emotional Healing, Coming-of-age.
The high-stakes emotional evolution seen in Hooked carries over to this story, where a transactional arrangement between two rivals forces them to confront their deepest, hidden vulnerabilities.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime Junkie
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Hooked: obsession.
If the relentless pursuit of truth in Hooked satisfied your need for justice, you will find this investigative dive into dark mysteries equally as addictive and deeply compelling.
Gangster
Podcast
Explores: prison smuggling, blackmail, manipulation.
This podcast explores the same intersection of manipulation and forbidden love found in Hooked, illustrating how personal obsession can spiral into a dangerous and uncontrollable criminal reality.
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Common questions
Is Hooked the first book in the Never After series?
Yes, Hooked is the first installment in the Never After series by Emily McIntire. This series reimagines classic fairy tales with darker themes, beginning with this specific retelling of the Peter Pan story that features the character known as Hook.
How does Hooked relate to the original Peter Pan story?
Hooked serves as a dark reimagining of the classic Peter Pan narrative. While the book focuses on Wendy falling for her father’s enemy, it draws inspiration from the source material found in Peter Pan, ultimately transforming familiar characters into a more complex and mature story.
Should I watch the Peter Pan & Wendy movie before reading Hooked?
You do not need to watch the Peter Pan & Wendy movie to understand Hooked. While both titles share common characters and origins, Hooked is an independent creative work that functions as a standalone retelling rather than a direct adaptation of the 2023 film.
Is the collector's edition of Hooked different from the standard version?
The collector's edition of Hooked contains the same primary narrative as the standard version of the book. The core story remains centered on Wendy and her complicated relationship with her father’s enemy, the monster known as Hook, within the first volume of the Never After series.