Where to start
Deception
3 versions · originally a film, 2008
Across mediums, Deception explores the high-stakes unraveling of identity when hidden agendas and clandestine power structures collide with reality.
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Deception (2008)

The original movie
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Marcel Langenegger · Film · 2008
Deception (2008) introduces the original corporate conspiracy premise, offering a sleek, atmospheric thriller centered on the isolation of an auditor navigating an elite, secretive world of power brokers.
2015 book
Deception
D. B. Reynolds · Book · 2015
Deception (2015) shifts the narrative into a supernatural realm, using the book format to expand upon the dangerous political maneuvering of powerful vampires within a lush, tropical Hawaiian setting.

2018 series
Deception
Chris Fedak · Series · 2018
Deception (2018) reimagines the concept through the lens of a disgraced illusionist, utilizing the television format to pace a procedural mystery regarding the deliberate sabotage of a performer's reputation.
Common questions
Is the 2008 movie Deception related to the 2018 TV series Deception?
No, the 2008 movie Deception and the 2018 TV series Deception are separate projects. They share a title but do not share plot lines, characters, or production history. They are distinct works of entertainment.
Are the book and movie versions of Deception based on the same story?
The 2015 book Deception and the 2008 movie Deception are not based on the same source material. Despite the shared title, the book and the film are independent creative works with different origins and narratives.
Should I watch the movie Deception before starting the TV series Deception?
You do not need to watch the 2008 movie Deception before starting the 2018 TV series Deception. Because the two titles refer to completely different projects, there is no narrative connection or chronological order between them.
Is the 2015 book Deception a novelization of the 2008 movie?
The 2015 book Deception is not a novelization of the 2008 movie Deception. The film and the book were produced independently of one another and do not share a common plot or creative lineage.