What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe November Man
Roger Donaldson · Film · 2014
If you loved The November Man, start with The Old Man (Jonathan E. Steinberg, 2022) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The November Man across media.
What hooked you in The November Man was the cold reality of watching a seasoned operative confront the haunting consequences of past betrayals.
Books on the same thread
The Thomas Berryman Number
James Patterson · Book · 2014
Shares a thread with The November Man: Political thriller.
Just as The November Man pits mentor against pupil, this story centers on a relentless manhunt that forces you to navigate the same moral ambiguity and obsession found in espionage.
Shibumi
Trevanian · Book · 1983
Shares 2 threads with The November Man: Espionage Thriller, Action Thriller.
If the high-stakes international intrigue of The November Man kept you engaged, you will appreciate this master assassin’s struggle against a vast corporate conspiracy that threatens his solitary existence.
The Cobra
Frederick Forsyth · Book · 2010
Shares 3 threads with The November Man: Political Intrigue, Political Thriller, Espionage Thriller.
Much like the protagonist in The November Man, this retired operative is pulled back into a dangerous world where agency resources and ruthless tactics define the fight for survival.
Red Notice
Bill Browder · Book
Explores: corporate espionage, kleptocracy, whistleblowing.
The November Man explores the dark side of agency corruption, and this account mirrors that reality by exposing how kleptocrats and power-hungry officials manipulate systems for their own gain.
Series on the same thread
Person of Interest
Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with The November Man: Redemption.
The November Man masters the trope of the retired agent forced back into the field, and this series continues that tradition by pairing a former operative with high-tech surveillance.
The Night Manager
David Farr · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with The November Man: Political Thriller.
The November Man thrives on the tension of undercover work, and here you will find that same friction as an operative risks everything to dismantle a lethal international arms network.
The Old Man
Jonathan E. Steinberg · Series · 2022
Shares 3 threads with The November Man: Redemption, Espionage Thriller, Action Thriller.
This series perfectly captures the visceral experience of The November Man, focusing on a retired operative whose past sins finally catch up to him in a deadly government conspiracy.
The Night Agent
Shawn Ryan · Series · 2023
Shares 3 threads with The November Man: Political Intrigue, Betrayal, Political Thriller.
Like the intricate web of lies in The November Man, this story forces you to follow an agent navigating a complex political conspiracy that demands constant, high-stakes vigilance.
Podcasts on the same thread
To Live And Die In New Orleans
Voyage Media · Podcast
Shares a thread with The November Man: betrayal.
While The November Man takes a gritty tone, you will recognize the familiar theme of family secrets and sudden, forced involvement in espionage that drives this tense, character-focused thriller.
The Cleaner
Voyage Media · Podcast
Shares a thread with The November Man: espionage thriller.
The November Man is defined by its deep focus on redemption, and this narrative mirrors that emotional weight by forcing a government assassin to confront his own estranged family.
Common questions
Is The November Man based on a true story?
The November Man is a fictional film directed by Roger Donaldson. It follows an ex-CIA operative on a personal mission involving a deadly game with a former pupil, high-level CIA officials, and the Russian president-elect rather than depicting actual historical events.
What is the central conflict in The November Man?
The central conflict in The November Man involves a retired CIA operative who is pulled back into service for a personal mission. He must navigate a dangerous game against his former pupil while uncovering corruption involving high-level CIA officials and the Russian president-elect.
Who directed the 2014 film The November Man?
The 2014 film The November Man was directed by Roger Donaldson. The story centers on an ex-CIA operative forced out of retirement to confront his former pupil during a high-stakes mission involving the Russian president-elect and various officials within the CIA.
Does The November Man feature a former pupil as an antagonist?
Yes, The November Man features an ex-CIA operative who finds himself pitted against his former pupil. This mentor-versus-student dynamic drives the deadly game that unfolds as the protagonist attempts to complete a personal mission involving high-level CIA officials and the Russian president-elect.