If you loved
iZombie
Diane Ruggiero · Series · 2015
What hooked you in iZombie was the way it blends supernatural identity struggles with the relentless, satisfying pursuit of solving cold cases.
Books on the same thread
Remains
Steve Niles · Book · 2004
Explores: Survival, Isolation, The Undead.
If you enjoyed the way iZombie frames survival against a backdrop of undead chaos, you will appreciate the isolated, high-stakes fight for humanity found in this gritty comic.
The Southern Vampire Mysteries
Charlaine Harris · Book · 2001
Explores: Vampires, Small Town Secrets, Supernatural Creatures.
The Southern Vampire Mysteries captures that same intoxicating mix of supernatural beings living among humans that made iZombie so engaging, centered on a protagonist navigating a secret world.
The Maze Runner (Book 1)
James Dashner · Book · 2014
Explores: Survival, Memory Loss, Conspiracy.
Much like the memory-absorption mechanic in iZombie, this story uses the loss of one's past as a driving mystery that forces characters to work together to survive.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. · Book · 2015
Explores: Trauma recovery, PTSD, Mind-body connection.
While iZombie uses fiction to explore the weight of lived experiences, this work provides a real-world look at how the body stores the trauma that shapes our human identity.
Films on the same thread
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S
Paul Hoen · Film · 2018
Explores: Acceptance, Prejudice, Inclusion.
Fans of the way iZombie portrays zombies as complex individuals seeking acceptance will love how this musical explores the social integration of monsters into a judgmental human community.
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Christopher Landon · Film · 2015
Explores: Friendship, Underdog Story, Zombie Apocalypse Survival.
This film mirrors the lighter, comedic side of iZombie, focusing on an unlikely group of friends who must rely on their unique skills to survive a sudden outbreak.
Zombieland
Ruben Fleischer · Film · 2009
Explores: Survival, Found Family, Rules for Survival.
If you loved the cynical yet humorous survivalist perspective of iZombie, you will appreciate this road trip through a world where zombies are just another part of daily life.
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3
Paul Hoen · Film · 2022
Explores: Acceptance, Integration, Prejudice.
Continuing the themes of inclusion from the series, this sequel further explores the challenges of a zombie trying to build a normal life, much like Liv Moore in iZombie.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime Junkie
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2026
Explores: justice seeking, obsession, societal impact.
If the procedural investigative work in iZombie was your favorite part, this podcast offers a deep dive into the real-world obsession with uncovering the truth behind cold cases.
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
This podcast echoes the journalistic curiosity seen in iZombie, where the goal is to peel back layers of time and forensic evidence to finally solve a lingering homicide.
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Common questions
What is the main premise of iZombie?
iZombie follows a medical student who becomes a zombie and takes a job at a Coroner's Office. She eats brains to maintain her humanity, which grants her the memories of the deceased, allowing her to solve murder cases with a police detective and a medical examiner.
Does the protagonist in iZombie solve crimes?
Yes, in iZombie, the lead character solves the deaths of the people whose brains she consumes. By inheriting their memories, she gains vital information that helps her work alongside a police detective to bring justice to those who were murdered.
Why does the main character work at a Coroner's Office in iZombie?
In iZombie, the protagonist works at a Coroner's Office to gain steady access to the brains she must eat to remain human. This setting also allows her to assist in solving the deaths of the victims whose brains she consumes.
How does the lead character maintain her humanity in iZombie?
The protagonist of iZombie maintains her humanity by consuming human brains. Each time she eats a brain, she inherits the memories of the deceased, which she then uses to solve murder cases in collaboration with a medical examiner and a police detective.