Carrie
She just wanted a friend. They gave her a fight.
Created by Mike Flanagan
On Prime Video
A dark supernatural horror-drama about a traumatized, isolated teenager discovering dangerous powers while navigating abuse, bullying, and grief.
Misfit teenager Carrie White has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother, Margaret. After her father's sudden death, Carrie finds herself contending with the challenges of attending public high school, a bullying scandal, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers.
Questions people ask
Is Carrie scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Carrie easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Does Carrie leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 93% of series.
Is Carrie sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Carrie violent? Yes. More violent than 86% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Ensemble
Like Carrie
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Carrie
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Carrie, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Carrie, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Carrie, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
