Amazon has ordered a live-action Life Is Strange series. Charlie Covell, the writer behind The End of the F***ing World, is showrunner. Square Enix, Story Kitchen and LuckyChap are on board as producers. The show is headed to Prime Video globally, with the story set around Max and Chloe from the first game. No release date yet, but it’s a straight-to-series order.
Who’s making it — and what that signals
The basics: Prime Video gave it a series order. Charlie Covell is creator/showrunner. Amazon MGM Studios produces with Square Enix, Story Kitchen and LuckyChap.
- Series order at Amazon MGM Studios
- Creator/showrunner: Charlie Covell (TEOTFW, KAOS)
- Producers: Square Enix, Story Kitchen, LuckyChap
- Launching on Prime Video worldwide
Covell’s teen drama chops fit Life Is Strange’s choice-driven drama. Her past work was praised for sharp writing and tone, which should suit Arcadia Bay. Prime Video’s push on game adaptations (see Fallout) adds momentum. Expect a grounded take over spectacle.
What story the series adapts
Amazon’s logline points to the original game’s leads. Max, a photography student, discovers she can rewind time after saving her best friend, Chloe. Their search into a classmate’s disappearance leads to hard choices.
- Focus on Max Caulfield and Chloe Price
- Time-rewind hook is intact
- Mystery thread around a missing student
- Moral decisions remain central
That framing suggests Season 1 sticks close to the first game’s arc. It’s the most familiar entry and the one fans still talk about most, so this is the safe place to start. It also sets up future seasons if Amazon wants to move into Before the Storm or later entries.
Why this adaptation matters (and what’s still unknown)
Amazon’s been stacking game IP. Fallout is renewed, and Amazon has God of War, Wolfenstein, Tomb Raider and Mass Effect circling. Life Is Strange fits the slate but brings smaller-scale drama instead of big action.
- In the works at Amazon: Fallout S2, God of War, Tomb Raider, Mass Effect, Wolfenstein
- Life Is Strange adds a character-led counterpoint
- No casting or release window yet
- Music details are TBC (a Shawn Mendes attachment was floated years ago)
The nearly decade-long road from “in development” to “series order” is finally done. Now the big questions are casting, location, and how the show handles the game’s forked endings. For now, Amazon hasn’t shared those.
What the creators and partners are saying
Amazon’s press note and trade coverage stress that the show should work for newcomers and fans. Covell says she’s a fan and wants to tell Max and Chloe’s story to both groups. Story Kitchen frames the series as a cultural touchstone.
- Covell calls it a “huge honour” and name-checks Square Enix, Story Kitchen and LuckyChap
- Expect a tone consistent with TEOTFW’s mix of youth drama and dark humour
- Prime Video typically launches originals in 200+ territories
That’s standard press-line talk, but the partners involved — especially LuckyChap and Story Kitchen — point to strong production muscle. Roll on the casting news.
FAQ
When does the Life is Strange show come out?
No date yet. It’s ordered to series at Prime Video; casting and start of production haven’t been announced.
Is it based on the first game?
Yes. The announced logline centres on Max and Chole from the original 2015 game and keeps the time-rewind setup.
Will it stream in the UAE?
Yes, on Prime Video. Prime in the UAE is AED 16/month or AED 140/yet, VAT inclusive.
