What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedVengeful
Victoria Schwab · Book · 2018
If you loved Vengeful, start with Venom (Ruben Fleischer, 2018) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Vengeful across media.
You were hooked by the way Vengeful explores the dark, obsessive rivalry between gifted individuals who sacrifice everything for vengeance.
Films on the same thread
Venom
Ruben Fleischer · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with Vengeful: Moral Ambiguity.
Like the characters in Vengeful, Eddie Brock struggles with the internal conflict of possessing dangerous power, creating a gritty, anti-hero dynamic that mirrors your interest in moral ambiguity.
V for Vendetta
James McTeigue · Film · 2006
Explores: Totalitarianism, Anarchism, Oppression.
The intense pursuit of justice through extreme, unconventional means in this film echoes the calculated, high-stakes vendettas that drive the central conflict throughout the pages of Vengeful.
Thunderbolts*
Jake Schreier · Film · 2025
Shares 2 threads with Vengeful: Moral ambiguity, Superhero noir.
These disillusioned figures navigating a dangerous mission share the same fractured found family dynamic and moral complexity that define the rivalries and alliances found within Vengeful.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
George Lucas · Film · 2005
Explores: Fall from Grace, Tragic Hero, Good vs Evil.
The tragic fall from grace and the shifting loyalties between powerful rivals will resonate with anyone captivated by the descent into cruelty portrayed in Vengeful.
Series on the same thread
Revenge
Mike Kelley · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with Vengeful: Revenge.
Emily Thorne’s cold, methodical quest for retribution against those who wronged her family perfectly captures the themes of calculated revenge that anchor the narrative of Vengeful.
The Boys
Eric Kripke · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Vengeful: Moral Ambiguity.
The deconstruction of superpowered figures and the brutal, cynical nature of their rivalries provides the same dark, gritty satisfaction you discovered while reading Vengeful.
Smallville
Alfred Gough · Series · 2001
Explores: Secret Identity, Destiny vs. Free Will, First Love.
While lighter in tone, the exploration of how extraordinary powers shape destiny and create irreparable rifts between former friends mirrors the core character arcs in Vengeful.
Killing Eve
Phoebe Waller-Bridge · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Vengeful: Moral ambiguity.
The toxic, all-consuming obsession between the two leads creates a lethal cat-and-mouse game that reflects the relentless, genius-level antagonism seen between Victor and Eli in Vengeful.
Podcasts on the same thread
Pivot
New York Magazine · Podcast · 2026
Explores: corporate accountability, power dynamics, market trends.
If Vengeful hit, Pivot shares the thread.
REAL AF with Andy Frisella
Andy Frisella · Podcast · 2026
Explores: self-discipline, hustle culture, unfiltered debate.
If Vengeful hit, REAL AF with Andy Frisella shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Vengeful the final book in the series?
Yes, Vengeful is the conclusion to the Villains duology written by V. E. Schwab. It serves as the end to the story featuring Victor Vale and Eli Ever that began in the first installment of this super-powered series.
What is the primary conflict in Vengeful?
Vengeful centers on a super-powered battle defined by genius and cruelty. The narrative explores the extreme lengths characters like Victor Vale and Eli Ever will go to achieve vengeance, continuing the intense rivalry established in the earlier portion of the Villains duology.
Who are the central characters featured in Vengeful?
Vengeful focuses on the conflict between Victor Vale and Eli Ever. The story also involves Sydney Clarke, who is navigating her life after the loss of her sister, Serena, who was previously her ally and enemy within the complex dynamics of the Villains duology.
When was Vengeful released?
Vengeful was released on September 25, 2018. This book marks the return of V. E. Schwab to the Villains duology, providing the final chapter in the ongoing battle between the super-powered characters Victor Vale and Eli Ever.