Carrie (2026) plot summary: what the series is about
Carrie White’s life changes when her father dies suddenly. The loss sends her out of her familiar world and into a public high school, where she has no allies and little sense of how its social hierarchy works. At home she lives with her mother, Margaret, a devout and controlling figure whose grip on her daughter grows tighter as their household adjusts to grief.
At school, Carrie becomes the centre of a bullying incident that spreads online and becomes a scandal felt across the whole community. Phones, feeds and constant judgement leave no escape from the cruelty of her classmates. Students and staff, including Sue Snell, Chris Hargensen, Tommy Ross and Principal Grayle, are drawn into the fallout.
Alongside this pressure, Carrie discovers that she can move objects with her mind. Her telekinetic ability grows as she does, and it is something she does not yet understand. The series blends coming-of-age drama with mystery and supernatural horror, and it reimagines a familiar story of isolation and anger for the social-media era.
Carrie review guide: cast, creators and what makes it notable
- Creator: Mike Flanagan, who also directs and writes. Hiromi Kamata, Kyra Sedgwick, Axelle Carolyn and Kate Siegel are also on the directing team.
- Writers: Alexandra Magistro, Justina Ireland, Rebecca Klingel, Elizabeth Padden, Jamie Flanagan, Dani Parker and Elan Gale join Flanagan in the writers’ room.
- Main cast:
- Summer H. Howell as Carrie White
- Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White
- Siena Agudong as Sue Snell
- Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen
- Joel Oulette as Tommy Ross
- Josie Totah as Tina Blake
- Arthur Conti as Billy Nolan
- Thalia Dudek as Emaline West
- Amber Midthunder as Miss Desjardin
- Matthew Lillard as Principal Grayle
- Network: Prime Video, with production from the US and Canada.
- Format: Season 1 has 8 episodes of about 49 minutes each. The release date was 7 October 2026. The series is listed as returning, but details for a second season are not yet listed.
- Source material: The series is based on a novel.
- Genre and rating: Mystery, drama and sci-fi/fantasy with supernatural and teen horror elements. In the US it is rated TV-MA.
Who will enjoy Carrie
- Fans of supernatural and teen horror with a strong focus on character
- Viewers drawn to stories about school bullying and social outcasts
- Anyone interested in tense, complicated mother–daughter relationships
- Followers of Mike Flanagan’s work and his regular collaborators
- Readers curious about a modern screen adaptation of a classic novel
Where to watch Carrie in the US
In the United States, Carrie is listed on these official platforms:
- Amazon Prime Video: subscription
- Amazon Prime Video with Ads: subscription
- Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads: free with ads
- Amazon MX Player: free with ads
The series carries a TV-MA rating, so it is intended for mature audiences.
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Cast
Summer H. Howellas Carrie White8 episodes
Samantha Sloyanas Margaret White8 episodes
Siena Agudongas Sue Snell8 episodes
Alison Thorntonas Chris Hargensen8 episodes
Joel Ouletteas Tommy Ross8 episodes
Josie Totahas Tina Blake8 episodes
Arthur Contias Billy Nolan8 episodes
Thalia Dudekas Emaline West8 episodes
Photo: TMDB
Episode guide
| Season | Episode | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Aired | |
| 1 | 2 | Aired | |
| 1 | 3 | Aired | |
| 1 | 4 | Aired | |
| 1 | 5 | Aired | |
| 1 | 6 | Aired | |
| 1 | 7 | Aired | |
| 1 | 8 | Aired |
Dates are original broadcast dates in the country of origin (Korea/China). Official streaming platforms in your country may add episodes the same day or later.
FAQ
- How many episodes does Carrie have?
- Season 1 of Carrie has 8 episodes, each running about 49 minutes. The series is listed as returning, but episode details for a second season are not yet listed.
- When was Carrie released?
- Carrie premiered on Prime Video on 7 October 2026.
- Who is in the cast of Carrie?
- Summer H. Howell plays Carrie White and Samantha Sloyan plays Margaret White. The cast also includes Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Joel Oulette, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Thalia Dudek, Amber Midthunder and Matthew Lillard.
- Where can I watch Carrie legally in the US?
- In the US, Carrie is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, both by subscription. It is also listed on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player, which are free with ads.
- What genre is Carrie?
- Carrie is a mystery drama with sci-fi/fantasy and supernatural horror elements, set in a high school. It was created by Mike Flanagan and is based on a novel.
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