What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Intrigue
Silvia Moreno-Garcia · Book · 2026
If you loved The Intrigue, start with The Housemaid (Paul Feig, 2025) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Intrigue across media.
You were drawn to The Intrigue by the intoxicating blend of dangerous seduction, moral ambiguity, and the high-stakes games played in the shadows.
Films on the same thread
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Explores: Class Conflict, Gaslighting, Identity Theft.
Like the confidence games in The Intrigue, this story thrives on a seductive power struggle where the line between desire and danger remains dangerously blurred for everyone involved.
Notorious
Alfred Hitchcock · Film · 1946
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Betrayal, Obsession.
If you appreciated the cynical romance found in The Intrigue, you will recognize the same intense moral complexity and betrayal inherent in this classic tale of espionage.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Olivia Newman · Film · 2026
Explores: Grief and healing, Intergenerational friendship, Hidden secrets.
If The Intrigue hit, Remarkably Bright Creatures shares the thread.
The Big Sleep
Howard Hawks · Film · 1946
Shares a thread with The Intrigue: Femme Fatale.
This quintessential noir shares the same hard-boiled DNA as The Intrigue, offering a gritty exploration of corruption and the fatal allure of the classic femme fatale figure.
Series on the same thread
R.J. Decker
Carl Hiaasen · Series · 2026
Explores: eccentric underworld, redemption arc, unconventional investigation.
The Intrigue masters the art of the deceptive past, a theme mirrored here as an ex-con navigates a treacherous underworld where past secrets dictate his current survival.
M.I.A.
Bill Dubuque · Series · 2026
Explores: family legacy, underworld survival, ambition.
Much like the desperate ambition fueling the characters in The Intrigue, this narrative follows a protagonist forced to survive within a dangerous and neon-lit criminal landscape.
The Night Manager
David Farr · Series · 2016
Explores: Undercover Operation, Moral Ambiguity, International Intrigue.
The moral ambiguity that defines The Intrigue is central here, as a covert operative infiltrates a lethal inner circle where every interaction is a calculated act of deception.
Unchosen
Julie Gearey · Series · 2026
Explores: Forbidden Desire, Secrets and Lies, Escapism.
Just as The Intrigue explores the dangerous consequences of forbidden desires, this story captures the thrill of a risky affair built upon layers of secrets and lies.
Podcasts on the same thread
Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra
Rachel Maddow, MS NOW · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Authoritarianism, Domestic Espionage, Threats to Democracy.
If The Intrigue hit, Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra shares the thread.
Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén
Spotify Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: dark human nature, criminal psychology, public fascination.
If the clever confidence scams in The Intrigue fascinated you, this podcast provides an equally compelling look at the dark human psychology behind devastating cons and criminal manipulation.
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Common questions
Is The Intrigue set in a specific time period?
The Intrigue is set in 1940s Mexico. The story follows a con artist named Ulises who navigates the challenges of securing money during this historical era.
Who is the author of The Intrigue?
The Intrigue is a 2026 novel written by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. She is the New York Times bestselling author known for previous works such as Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night.
What is the primary motivation for Ulises in The Intrigue?
In The Intrigue, Ulises is a con artist who charms lonely women through letters to steal their money. His actions are driven by the difficulty of obtaining funds in 1940s Mexico and the realization that his youthful looks will not last forever.
What themes are explored in The Intrigue?
The Intrigue explores themes of desire, danger, and greed. The narrative centers on a noir plot where seduction is utilized as a tool for a con, reflecting the high stakes of the protagonist's criminal activities.