From Polygon · Rachel Tolleson · · 1m
Carrie Ending Explained
Amazon's Carrie TV series changes Stephen King's book ending for season 2.
In brief
Amazon's Carrie TV series changes Stephen King's book ending for season 2. Amazon's Carrie TV series alters Stephen King's book ending by having Emaline kill everyone instead of Carrie, setting up season 2. Originally reported by Polygon.
Carrie TV series changes book ending
Mike Flanagan's Carrie television series takes place in a modern world with social media central to teenage drama.
Emaline is real, not a figment
Sue Snell reveals Emaline, Carrie's friend, is real and has been astral-projecting into Carrie's mind.
Emaline takes over the killing
After pig's blood is dumped on Carrie, Emaline asks Carrie if she can 'take over' meaning Carrie didn't kill everyone.
“take over”
Margaret White survives differently
Margaret White survives the house collapse with telekinetic powers, unlike in Stephen King's book.
Season 2 setup
Flanagan's Carrie ends with Emaline and Margaret surviving, setting up season 2 and the organization monitoring Carrie.
What changes mean for fans
Flanagan's version of Carrie alters the ending to allow for more seasons and deeper exploration of King's universe.
What matters most
Amazon's Carrie TV series alters Stephen King's book ending by having Emaline kill everyone instead of Carrie, setting up season 2.
