What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Musketeers
Adrian Hodges · Series · 2014
If you loved The Musketeers, start with The Three Musketeers (Richard Lester, 1973) — a film from the same story. Below: 2 books, 1 film and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Musketeers across media.
You loved The Musketeers because you crave the enduring bond of brotherhood tested against a backdrop of dangerous political intrigue.
Start with the source
The source
The Three Musketeers
Richard Lester · Film · 1973
Adaptation
D'Artagnan and Three Musketeers
Georgi Yungvald-Khilkevich · Series · 1979
Books on the same thread
The Three Musketeers - Alexandre Dumas
Alexandre Dumas · Book · 2021
Shares 2 threads with The Musketeers: Loyalty, Swashbuckler.
If the camaraderie in The Musketeers captured your heart, this foundational novel offers the original exploration of brotherhood and the coming-of-age journey that defines these iconic, legendary soldiers.
The Three Musketeers
Alexandre Dumas · Book · 1998
Shares 3 threads with The Musketeers: Loyalty, Honor, Swashbuckler.
This classic edition deepens the connection to the loyalty and political intrigue found in The Musketeers, placing you right at the center of the early adventures of these inseparable friends.
Films on the same thread
The Three Musketeers
Richard Lester · Film · 1973
Shares 2 threads with The Musketeers: Loyalty, Honor.
This film adaptation mirrors the swashbuckling energy of The Musketeers, providing a visual feast of 17th-century heroics where the stakes of honor and friendship are just as high as ever.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
While the setting differs from The Musketeers, you will find a similar focus on the complex, long-standing relationships and community dynamics that drive the narrative forward in a serialized format.
Sherlock & Co.
Podcast
Shares a thread with The Musketeers: historical fiction.
The intense bromance at the core of The Musketeers finds a modern echo here, as this audio drama highlights the unwavering trust and partnership between two men solving complex mysteries.
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Common questions
Is The Musketeers (2014) based on the same source material as The Three Musketeers book?
Yes, The Musketeers (2014) by Adrian Hodges is inspired by the classic characters and themes found in The Three Musketeers book. While the show offers a distinct 17th-century Paris setting, it follows the core camaraderie of Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D'Artagnan as they fight for justice.
How does the 1973 movie The Three Musketeers compare to the 2014 series The Musketeers?
The 1973 movie The Three Musketeers and the 2014 series The Musketeers both adapt the same source material featuring the elite band of soldiers. Both versions focus on the adventures of Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D'Artagnan as they risk their lives to do what is right in 17th-century France.
Should I watch D'Artagnan and Three Musketeers if I enjoyed the 2014 series The Musketeers?
If you enjoyed the heroic actions of the soldiers in The Musketeers, you may appreciate D'Artagnan and Three Musketeers. This adaptation also centers on the iconic group of men who can be trusted to fight for what is just, providing a different perspective on their classic 17th-century adventures.
Is The Musketeers (2014) the only version of this story I should watch?
No, there are several adaptations of the story. If you loved the characters in The Musketeers, you can explore the narrative through other works such as the 1973 movie The Three Musketeers, the 1979 series D'Artagnan and Three Musketeers, or the original 1998 edition of The Three Musketeers book.