What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSIX OF CROWS
Leigh Bardugo · Book
If you loved SIX OF CROWS, start with The Magicians (Sera Gamble, 2015) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to SIX OF CROWS across media.
What hooked you in SIX OF CROWS is the way moral ambiguity bonds a desperate team of outcasts against impossible odds.
Films on the same thread
Shoplifters
Hirokazu Kore-eda · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with SIX OF CROWS: Moral Ambiguity.
Like the crew in SIX OF CROWS, this family exists on the fringes of society, proving that deep, chosen bonds are forged through shared struggle and survival.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Film · 1998
Shares a thread with SIX OF CROWS: Criminal Underworld.
You will recognize the high-stakes criminal camaraderie of SIX OF CROWS here, as a group of friends navigates a dangerous underworld to pull off a desperate heist.
The Goldfinch
John Crowley · Film · 2019
Shares a thread with SIX OF CROWS: Moral Ambiguity.
Just as Kaz Brekker is shaped by his traumatic past, this protagonist finds his life irrevocably altered by a single event, spiraling into the same moral ambiguity found in SIX OF CROWS.
Den of Thieves
Christian Gudegast · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with SIX OF CROWS: Moral Ambiguity.
If the tactical precision and high-stakes tension of SIX OF CROWS kept you reading, this gritty battle between law enforcement and a master robbery crew will satisfy that same urge.
Series on the same thread
The Boys
Eric Kripke · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with SIX OF CROWS: Moral Ambiguity.
Like the outcasts in SIX OF CROWS, this band of vigilantes relies on grit and dirty tactics to take on powerful adversaries, centering on the same anti-heroic spirit.
The Magicians
Sera Gamble · Series · 2015
Explores: Coming of Age, Existential Crisis, The Burden of Power.
Fans of the dark, magical world-building in SIX OF CROWS will appreciate this story of friends struggling with the heavy burden of power and the realities of their dangerous world.
Peaky Blinders
Steven Knight · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with SIX OF CROWS: Moral Ambiguity.
Tommy Shelby echoes the calculated ambition of Kaz Brekker, leading a tight-knit family through a post-war landscape that mirrors the criminal hierarchy and loyalty struggles of SIX OF CROWS.
Money Heist
Álex Pina · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with SIX OF CROWS: Moral Ambiguity.
The Professor’s recruitment of desperate individuals for a near-impossible heist is the perfect follow-up to the team dynamics and strategic planning that made SIX OF CROWS so compelling.
Podcasts on the same thread
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with SIX OF CROWS: moral ambiguity.
If the moral ambiguity of the Ketterdam underworld fascinated you in SIX OF CROWS, these investigative stories about people caught in complex ethical dilemmas will resonate with that same curiosity.
Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Life.Church · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Mentorship, Team Dynamics, Professional Growth.
While more practical than the heist world of SIX OF CROWS, these lessons on team dynamics and leadership provide a look at the ethical management behind building an effective unit.
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Common questions
Is SIX OF CROWS suitable for my age group?
SIX OF CROWS is written for readers between the ages of 12 and 18. The story follows a team of criminal outcasts led by Kaz Brekker as they navigate the city of Ketterdam.
What is the main premise of SIX OF CROWS?
The plot of SIX OF CROWS centers on a group of criminal outcasts in the city of Ketterdam. These individuals are assembled by their leader, Kaz Brekker, to carry out a mission within the city.
Who is the leader of the group in SIX OF CROWS?
In SIX OF CROWS, the team of criminal outcasts is led by Kaz Brekker. The story focuses on this group operating within the setting of Ketterdam.
Where does the story of SIX OF CROWS take place?
The events of SIX OF CROWS are set in the city of Ketterdam. This is where Kaz Brekker leads his team of criminal outcasts throughout the duration of the book.