What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Divorce
Freida McFadden · Book · 2026
If you loved The Divorce, start with The Housemaid (Paul Feig, 2025) — a film on the same thread. Below: 1 film, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Divorce across media.
If you were captivated by The Divorce, you will love these stories about the dark, volatile unraveling of domestic stability.
Films on the same thread
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Explores: Class Conflict, Gaslighting, Identity Theft.
Like The Divorce, this domestic thriller explores how a seemingly perfect life suddenly descends into a dangerous game of secrets, deception, and the terrifying vulnerability of your own home.
Series on the same thread
Your Friends & Neighbors
Jonathan Tropper · Series · 2025
Explores: wealth inequality, midlife crisis, moral decay.
If you enjoyed the bitter fallout in The Divorce, you will appreciate this story of a man whose sudden loss of status leads him into a web of moral decay.
The Madison
Taylor Sheridan · Series · 2026
Explores: Drama.
Much like the life-altering transition in The Divorce, this drama follows a family uprooting their existence to find connection, highlighting the fragility of the lives we build for ourselves.
All Her Fault
Megan Gallagher · Series · 2025
Explores: Missing Child, Parental Fears, Suburban Secrets.
Fans of the shocking betrayal in The Divorce will find this domestic thriller equally gripping, as it exposes the terrifying suburban secrets hidden behind a facade of normalcy.
The Testaments
Bruce Miller · Series · 2026
Explores: Drama.
For those drawn to the high-stakes survival struggle in The Divorce, this story offers a similarly intense look at navigating a bleak future and fighting for personal freedom.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Dropout
ABC News · Podcast · 2026
If the sudden destruction of a life in The Divorce kept you hooked, this true story of ambition and deception reveals how quickly everything can fall apart.
The Shrink Next Door
Audible | Bloomberg · Podcast · 2026
Just as The Divorce examines the dark side of a seemingly perfect partnership, this investigation uncovers the manipulative power dynamics hidden behind the public life of a therapist.
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Common questions
Is The Divorce written by Freida McFadden?
Yes, The Divorce is a 2026 thriller written by Freida McFadden. She is the New York Times bestselling author known for writing The Housemaid.
What is the premise of The Divorce by Freida McFadden?
The Divorce follows Naomi, whose life seems like a perfect love story until her husband suddenly kicks her out, drains their bank accounts, and hires top divorce lawyers to leave her with nothing while he starts a new relationship.
Does The Divorce feature a happily ever after?
The book explores the reality of what a happily ever after is worth when Naomi's marriage abruptly ends. The story focuses on the sudden and gripping turn of events following her husband's decision to abandon their life together.
Is The Divorce a standalone thriller?
The Divorce is a brand-new thriller from Freida McFadden. It centers on the specific conflict between Naomi and her husband after he forces her out of their home and takes control of their shared assets.