Carrie Gets a Second Act: Prime Video Extends the High‑School Horror

Prime Video has officially green‑lit a second season of Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel Carrie. The renewal comes just two weeks after the eight‑episode first season finished its run.

Flanagan, who is two‑thirds of the way through the three‑season story he envisioned, will now take the misfit high‑schooler Carrie White—played by Summer H. Howell—beyond the events of the book. The series description notes that the new season will go beyond the novel’s original storyline, promising more of the teenage‑angst‑meets‑telekinesis mix that defined the first half.

While the original novel ends with a bleak climax, the streaming platform’s decision signals that Carrie’s story is far from over. Fans can expect the continuation of Flanagan’s darker, character‑driven take on the classic horror tale, with the promise of fresh twists and the same unsettling atmosphere that made the first season a hit.

The renewal underscores Prime Video’s commitment to expanding high‑concept horror series, keeping viewers glued to their screens for whatever supernatural drama comes next.