Stephen King Responds as Carrie Renewed for Second Season on Prime Video

Prime Video has officially renewed Mike Flanagan’s Carrie for a second season, saying there’s “much more in store” for our favorite prom queen.

Amazon announced the news today, October 22, revealing that Carrie skyrocketed to the number one spot on Prime Video across 105 countries worldwide. It’s no surprise; the show was well-received by critics and audiences alike, sparking no end of fan theories and comparisons to other adaptations of Stephen King’s debut novel.

As per a press release from Prime Video, Carrie’s story is “far from over,” and “much remains in store from Mike Flanagan and Stephen King, as new revelations will come to light, major character arcs, and plenty of shocking twists.”

"Carrie is connecting with both longtime Stephen King fans and a new generation altogether — including young adults and international audiences, with particular strength among female viewers," Amazon MGM Studios’ Head of Global Television, Peter Friedlander, said in a statement. …