Friday, September 5, 2025

Prime Video Orders 'Life Is Strange' Adaptation from Charlie Covell

Prime Video has today given a series order to the original drama series Life Is Strange based on the video game franchise. An episode count and premiere date window were not immediately announced.






The series will follow Max, a photography student, who discovers she can rewind time while saving the life of her childhood best friend, Chloe. As she struggles to understand this new skill, the pair investigate the mysterious disappearance of a fellow student, uncovering a dark side to their town that will ultimately force them to make an impossible life or death choice that will impact them follow.

Charlie Covell (The End of the F***ing World, Kaos) developed the series. They will executive produce with Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg and Timothy I. Stevenson. Amazon MGM Studios, Story Kitchen, Square Enix and Lucky Chap Entertainment will produce.

"We're so excited for our global Prime Video customers to experience the dynamic world of Life Is Strange," said Nick Pepper, Head of US SVOD TV & Development Series, Amazon MGM Studios. "The series is in wonderful hands with Charlie Covell who has crafted a deeply captivating story based on the iconic video game. Charlie, and their fantastic collaborators at LuckyChap, Story Kitchen, and Square Enix, are the perfect team to deliver a monumental adaptation that will captivate devoted fans and new audiences alike."