What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Riftwar Cycle
Raymond E. Feist · Book · 1982
If you loved The Riftwar Cycle, start with The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Peter Jackson, 2002) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Riftwar Cycle across media.
If you loved The Riftwar Cycle, you crave epic narratives where sweeping geopolitical wars collide with the personal growth of heroes.
Films on the same thread
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Peter Jackson · Film · 2002
Shares 2 threads with The Riftwar Cycle: Good vs Evil, Epic Fantasy.
Much like The Riftwar Cycle, this film delivers a grand sense of scale where the struggle between good and evil dictates the fate of entire civilizations during wartime.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Peter Jackson · Film · 2003
Shares 2 threads with The Riftwar Cycle: Good vs Evil, Epic Fantasy.
The Riftwar Cycle fans will recognize the weight of destiny and the high-stakes sacrifice required when noble heroes face an overwhelming, encroaching darkness on the battlefield.
Return of the Jedi
Richard Marquand · Film · 1983
Shares a thread with The Riftwar Cycle: Good vs Evil.
The Riftwar Cycle shares this focus on a young hero caught in a galactic conflict, balancing the classic good versus evil struggle with deeply personal family dynamics.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Peter Jackson · Film · 2001
Shares 2 threads with The Riftwar Cycle: Good vs Evil, Epic Fantasy.
This story mirrors the epic scope of The Riftwar Cycle by thrusting unlikely individuals into a world-altering quest that demands bravery in the face of ancient, gathering evil.
Series on the same thread
Game of Thrones
David Benioff · Series · 2011
Shares 2 threads with The Riftwar Cycle: War and Politics, High Fantasy.
If you enjoyed the complex power struggles and political maneuvering in The Riftwar Cycle, you will appreciate the cutthroat dynastic warfare and looming threats present in this series.
House of the Dragon
George R. R. Martin · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with The Riftwar Cycle: High Fantasy.
The Riftwar Cycle captures the tension of empires in transition, a theme central to this show as shifting alliances and internal power struggles lead to inevitable civil war.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Joss Whedon · Series · 1997
Shares 2 threads with The Riftwar Cycle: Coming of Age, Good vs Evil.
This series captures the coming of age journey found in The Riftwar Cycle, centering on a chosen protector who must master their unique gifts to fight gathering darkness.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Michael Dante DiMartino · Series · 2005
Shares a thread with The Riftwar Cycle: Good vs Evil.
Like The Riftwar Cycle, this narrative follows a young protagonist mastering elemental magic while undertaking a quest to restore balance to a world torn apart by war.
Podcasts on the same thread
Mahabharatam
Podcast
Shares a thread with The Riftwar Cycle: good vs evil.
This epic mirrors the foundational world-building of The Riftwar Cycle, focusing on the heavy burden of duty and the devastating consequences of large-scale, generational family conflict.
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2026
Explores: civilizational collapse, human nature, moral ambiguity.
The Riftwar Cycle explores the consequences of power, and this podcast offers a deeper historical analysis of those same themes regarding human nature and the collapse of civilizations.
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Common questions
What order should I read The Riftwar Cycle in?
The Riftwar Cycle is an expansive collection of series. While the original saga began in 1982, the narrative continues through various sequels. Readers typically begin with the early entries and progress chronologically to reach the conclusion of the Demon War series, which started with Rides a Dread Legion.
Is The Riftwar Cycle finished?
Yes, The Riftwar Cycle is considered complete. The overarching narrative concludes with the final installment of the Demon War series. This series serves as the definitive end to the long-running saga that Raymond E. Feist initiated with his first publication in 1982.
How long is The Riftwar Cycle?
The Riftwar Cycle is a massive multi-series work that spans decades of publication. It begins with the 1982 introduction of the world and concludes with the final volume of the Demon War series, which began with Rides a Dread Legion. It is one of the longest continuous fantasy sagas.
Does The Riftwar Cycle include the Demon War series?
Yes, the Demon War series is an integral part of The Riftwar Cycle. The Demon War series represents the final chapter of the entire saga. It follows the events established in earlier books and concludes the story that began with the publication of the first Riftwar novel in 1982.