Carrie is an American supernatural horror series developed by Mike Flanagan and produced by Amazon MGM Studios for Prime Video. Based on Stephen King’s 1974 novel, this is the fourth screen adaptation of the story. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on October 7, 2026.

The story follows Carrie White, a teenage girl who has spent most of her life isolated from the outside world. After her father’s unexpected death, Carrie enters high school, where she quickly becomes the target of bullying by one of the school’s popular girls. But as she struggles to navigate this new environment, she begins discovering that she has mysterious telekinetic abilities. And we all know where this story is eventually headed… prom night.

I have to say, the acting in this series was really good. The dialogue felt natural, the character development was well done, and thankfully, it didn’t fall into that overly cheesy territory. I also appreciated how this adaptation incorporated a more modern interpretation of high school bullying and the real-life circumstances some teenagers face today.

What stood out to me most, though, was the deeper look at parenting and accountability. The series does a good job showing how a lack of proper parenting, boundaries, and consequences can affect a person as they grow up. It also explores how allowing harmful behavior to go unchecked can have serious consequences for everyone involved, including the person responsible. These themes gave the characters more emotional depth and complexity.

Now, let’s talk about that ending.

My biggest disappointment was the final episode, particularly the last 30 minutes. Everything started moving a little too quickly, and there were several things I felt needed more explanation. The interview scenes were especially confusing, including the reveal that the interviewer had telekinetic abilities. We don’t really get that information until the very end, when she meets with Carrie’s mother.

Speaking of Carrie’s mother, finding out that she may have had powers of her own was something I wish the series had explored more. Instead, that storyline felt like it was just getting started before it was cut short. I’m hoping there’s more to that story in Season 2. Maybe she isn’t as gone as we think, and perhaps there’s a chance she’ll return to go after the people she believes are leading her daughter down the wrong path. Now THAT would be interesting!

But one of the biggest takeaways for me is the moral gray area surrounding Carrie herself. What happened was horrific, and we cannot overlook the fact that more than 200 people lost their lives. What Carrie did was wrong, but how much of the blame belongs to her? Was she entirely responsible for her actions, or was there something more sinister influencing and possibly possessing her?

I found myself feeling empathy for Carrie while also recognizing the devastating consequences of what happened. And that’s what makes this version interesting. It gives us more to think about than simply labeling her the villain.

Couple of Critics Verdict: Carrie is a great adaptation that brings emotional depth, modern-day issues, and more complexity to a familiar horror story. The performances and character development were strong, and I appreciated the different perspectives it brought to Carrie’s story. The rushed finale and unanswered questions were disappointing, but overall, I enjoyed this series.

A great adaptation with plenty to unpack. Now, Mike Flanagan, don’t leave us hanging with that Season 2!