What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedUnbelievable
Susannah Grant · Series · 2019
If you loved Unbelievable, start with Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey (2018) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 2 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Unbelievable across media.
If you were moved by Unbelievable, you will appreciate these stories that expose the harrowing reality of systemic failures and survival.
Books on the same thread
VERITY
Colleen Hoover · Book
Shares a thread with Unbelievable: psychological thriller.
Like the dark truths unearthed in Unbelievable, this psychological thriller centers on a woman forced to confront a terrifying reality hidden behind a facade of normalcy and manipulation.
Sharp Objects
Gillian Flynn · Book · 2018
Shares 2 threads with Unbelievable: Trauma, Psychological Thriller.
Fans of Unbelievable will recognize the heavy weight of trauma and the challenging search for truth in a system that often fails the most vulnerable of victims.
"A" is for Alibi
Sue Grafton · Book · 2005
Explores: Wrongful Conviction, Exoneration, Female Detective.
This narrative mirrors the core of Unbelievable by highlighting the struggle for justice and the uphill battle of a woman determined to correct a profound miscarriage of justice.
The Late Show
Michael Connelly · Book · 2017
Shares a thread with Unbelievable: Police Procedural.
This story echoes the relentless dedication of the detectives in Unbelievable as it follows a driven woman navigating internal obstacles to pursue the truth in a complex case.
Films on the same thread
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey
Film · 2018
Shares 2 threads with Unbelievable: True Crime, Psychological Thriller.
This film captures the same harrowing experience of victim-blaming depicted in Unbelievable, focusing on a young survivor whose credibility is unfairly questioned by those who should protect her.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
Joe Berlinger · Film · 2019
Explores: Gaslighting, Denial, Manipulation.
This exploration of manipulation mirrors the themes of denial and gaslighting found in Unbelievable, forcing you to look at the devastating consequences of refusing to acknowledge criminal truths.
Podcasts on the same thread
Unseen
Podcast
Shares a thread with Unbelievable: True Crime.
Much like the investigative rigor of Unbelievable, this podcast dives deep into the systemic flaws and real-life injustices that often remain hidden behind standard criminal reporting and official narratives.
Who Killed Emma?
Podcast
Shares a thread with Unbelievable: True Crime.
If the focus on investigative persistence in Unbelievable captivated you, this podcast provides an equally unflinching look at the failures of police work and the pursuit of justice.
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Common questions
Is Unbelievable based on a true story?
The television series Unbelievable depicts a true story involving a teenager charged with lying about her rape allegation and the two female detectives who uncover the truth behind the case. It was developed by Susannah Grant and released in 2019.
What is the primary plot of Unbelievable?
Unbelievable follows a teenager who is accused of lying about being raped. The narrative shifts as two determined female detectives investigate the case and discover a far more sinister truth behind the original allegation.
Who created the 2019 series Unbelievable?
The 2019 television series Unbelievable was created by Susannah Grant. The show focuses on the investigation of a rape allegation after a teenager is accused of lying about the incident.
Are there multiple detectives in Unbelievable?
Yes, Unbelievable features two determined female detectives who work together to solve the case. Their investigation reveals the truth after a teenager is falsely charged with lying about her rape allegation.