Mike Flanagan’s Carrie series hits Prime Video on October 7 — and it’s already the lowest-rated of his TV horror projects, with an 83% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. That’s a first for Flanagan, whose previous shows like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass have all topped 90%.
The drop isn’t a collapse, but it’s a shift. For a creator who’s built his brand on reanimating King’s nightmares with surgical precision, this version of Carrie feels less like a resurrection and more like a remix. Not every note lands. Some critics call it a 'riveting remix', others say it drags, especially the subplot about a toxic meme account that some feel undermines the emotional core.
Still, the show holds its ground: 46 reviews, 83% approval. It’s not bad. Just not his best. What’s clear is that Flanagan chose to stretch the story beyond the prom-night climax, giving Carrie White eight episodes to breathe.
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