Stephen King Adaptation Carrie Becomes Prime Video’s Biggest Streaming Nightmare, Officially a Twisted Hit
A striking streaming debut
Carrie recorded 1.264 billion minutes watched in five days, according to Nielsen. Prime Video described the series as one of its biggest debuting original shows of all time.
After its October 7 premiere, the series rose to the top of the overall streaming chart. Netflix’s Below logged 1.187 billion minutes, while East of Eden recorded 1.162 billion.
A new take on Carrie
The series draws on King’s 1974 novel and follows Carrie White, a sheltered teenager beginning high school. She has spent her life in religious and toxic isolation with her mother, Margaret.
After her father’s death, Carrie faces cruelty from classmates and online bullying. Her optimism reaches a breaking point as she discovers she has extraordinary telekinetic abilities.
The cast behind the series
Summer H. Howell plays Carrie White, with Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White and Siena Agudong as Sue Snell. Alison Thornton plays Chris Hargensen, Joel Oulette is Tommy Ross, and Josie Totah portrays Tina. The cast also includes Arthur Conti as Billy and Amber Midthunder as Miss Desjardin.
Key points
- Carrie earned 1.264 billion minutes watched in its first five days, Nielsen figures show.
- The series premiered October 7 and topped the overall streaming chart.
- Its viewing total surpassed Below’s 1.187 billion minutes and East of Eden’s 1.162 billion.
- The adaptation follows Carrie White as she navigates high school and discovers telekinetic abilities.