What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedRevenge
Mike Kelley · Series · 2011
If you loved Revenge, start with The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas, 1993) — a book from the same story. Below: 1 book, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Revenge across media.
If the calculated, long-term takedowns in Revenge hooked you, you will appreciate these stories of cold-blooded retribution and dark personal secrets.
Start with the source
Adaptation
The Count of Monte Cristo
Josée Dayan · Series · 1998
Adaptation
Gankutsuou
Series · 2004
Books on the same thread
With a Vengeance
Riley Sager · Book
Shares 2 threads with Revenge: Revenge, Psychological thriller.
Like the Hamptons high-society schemes in Revenge, this story centers on a protagonist who navigates class conflict and deception to finally secure retribution for her family's tragic downfall.
Films on the same thread
Lady Vengeance
Park Chan-wook · Film · 2005
Explores: Wrongful Imprisonment, Female Revenge, Moral Ambiguity.
You loved the methodical planning in Revenge, and this film mirrors that intensity as a wrongfully imprisoned woman executes a complex, long-awaited scheme to settle her personal score.
Promising Young Woman
Film · 2020
Shares 2 threads with Revenge: Justice, Psychological thriller.
Much like the protagonist of Revenge, this lead character channels her past trauma into a calculated mission of vengeance that forces those who wronged her to face the truth.
Rebecca
Alfred Hitchcock · Film · 1940
Shares 3 threads with Revenge: secrets, manipulation, Psychological Thriller.
The gothic atmosphere and psychological manipulation here mirror the social tension in Revenge, where a woman must navigate hidden secrets and the daunting shadow of a mysterious past.
Oldboy
Park Chan-wook · Film · 2003
Shares 3 threads with Revenge: Revenge, Identity, Psychological Thriller.
Fans of the high-stakes conspiracies in Revenge will appreciate this visceral tale of a man suddenly thrust into a relentless, identity-shattering quest to uncover his captors and strike back.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
If you enjoyed the investigative rigor required to dismantle enemies in Revenge, this podcast series offers a similar thrill through its deep dive into historical mysteries and seeking justice.
Betrayal: Weekly
Podcast
Shares a thread with Revenge: secrets.
The core of Revenge is built on the fallout of broken trust, a theme this podcast explores through raw, real-life accounts of the destruction left by shocking personal deceptions.
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Common questions
Is Revenge based on The Count of Monte Cristo?
Yes, Revenge is inspired by the classic story of The Count of Monte Cristo. While the 2011 television series updates the setting to the modern Hamptons, it mirrors the core narrative of a protagonist seeking calculated vengeance against those who destroyed their family years prior.
Should I watch Gankutsuou if I enjoyed Revenge?
If you enjoyed the themes of betrayal and retribution in Revenge, Gankutsuou is a recommended watch. As a television adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, it provides a different visual and narrative perspective on the same foundational story of revenge that drives Emily Thorne in the 2011 series.
How does the plot of Revenge compare to The Count of Monte Cristo book?
Revenge serves as a modern reimagining of the plot found in the 1993 book edition of The Count of Monte Cristo. Both stories center on a protagonist who returns to settle scores with enemies who took everything from them, executing a systematic plan to make those responsible pay.
What is the connection between the 1998 television version of The Count of Monte Cristo and Revenge?
The 1998 television version of The Count of Monte Cristo shares the same literary source material that inspired the 2011 series Revenge. Both productions explore the psychological and practical execution of a long-term plan for justice against individuals who caused the protagonist and their family significant historical harm.