What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedShe
H. Rider Haggard · Book · 2015
If you loved She, start with She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (ND Stevenson, 2018) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to She across media.
You were drawn to She by the intoxicating blend of ancient, forgotten power and the perilous allure of legends brought to life.
Films on the same thread
Highlander
Russell Mulcahy · Film · 1986
Shares a thread with She: Immortality.
Like the eternal queen in She, Connor MacLeod navigates the heavy burden of immortality across centuries, echoing the same struggle to reconcile a long past with a shifting present.
Bāhubali: The Beginning
S. S. Rajamouli · Film · 2015
Shares a thread with She: Forbidden Love.
This epic mirrors the grand, mythic scope of She, where destiny and royal intrigue collide against a backdrop of ancient civilizations and larger-than-life figures commanding immense respect.
The Mummy
Stephen Sommers · Film · 1999
Shares a thread with She: Forbidden Love.
You will recognize the pulse-pounding archaeological adventure of She here, as characters disturb the slumber of ancient forces and face the dangerous consequences of unearthed, supernatural history.
The Man Who Would Be King
John Huston · Film · 1975
Explores: hubris, the white savior narrative (deconstructed), cultural misunderstanding.
Much like the explorers who stumble upon a hidden kingdom in She, these protagonists encounter a society that views them as divine, leading to a complex study of power.
Series on the same thread
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
ND Stevenson · Series · 2018
Explores: Friendship, Betrayal, Good vs Evil.
This story captures the same sense of discovery found in She, focusing on the weight of an ancient legacy and the transformative power wielded by a central heroine.
Outlander
Ronald D. Moore · Series · 2014
Shares a thread with She: Forbidden Love.
The fish-out-of-water experience in She is mirrored here as the protagonist is pulled into a historical landscape where she must navigate unfamiliar customs and intense, fated connections.
Murder, She Wrote
Richard Levinson · Series · 1984
Explores: Small Town Secrets, Justice for the Victim, Community Investigation.
If the editorial framing of She appealed to you, you will appreciate how this series centers on a sharp, observant woman whose intellect and professional insight command every room.
The OA
Brit Marling · Series · 2016
Explores: Interdimensional Travel, Near-Death Experiences, Faith Healing.
This narrative echoes the occult mystery of She, centering on a mysterious, enigmatic figure whose return sparks a journey into the unknown that challenges the limits of belief.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2026
Explores: civilizational collapse, human nature, moral ambiguity.
Those fascinated by the musings on civilizational collapse in She will value this deep, unorthodox dive into history, which examines the moral ambiguity of power through the ages.
The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast
The History Chicks | AIRWAVE · Podcast · 2026
This podcast shares the spirit of historical exploration found in She, offering a dedicated look at the remarkable women who shaped the ancient and modern worlds across time.
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Common questions
Is She presented as a fictional story or a true account?
The book She is presented as the record of a mysterious experience undergone by mortal men. The author clarifies that they are not the narrator of these events, but rather the editor who is responsible for bringing this extraordinary history to the world.
What is the author's role in the book She?
H. Rider Haggard identifies himself as the editor of She rather than the narrator. He explains that he is responsible for publishing the record of the wonderful and mysterious experiences described in the text, which he received and then prepared for the public.
How does the editor describe the events in She?
The editor describes the events in She as one of the most wonderful and mysterious experiences ever undergone by mortal men. He feels it is incumbent upon him to explain his exact connection to the history before presenting the narrative to the world.
Should I expect a first-person account when reading She?
While the story recounts an adventure, the author of She explicitly states he is not the narrator. He functions as the editor of the history, providing an explanation of how the record of these mysterious experiences found its way to him before presenting the text.