Mike Flanagan may be the go-to guy when it comes to adapting the works of Stephen King, but he always leaves his mark. The creator of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass has his go-to moves — monologues, repertory casts, themes of religious guilt — and they’re usually pretty clear to see, no wonder what the source material is.
That hasn’t changed with Carrie, Flanagan’s take on King’s classic tale of bullying, revenge, and telekinesis. There are multiple major changes, like the entire story moving into the present day or the passing of Carrie’s father happening right before the series starts. But the biggest changes were saved until the end, where we see a completely different fate for Carrie and Margaret White. But what exactly happens, and why did Flanagan choose to make such a choice? The answer may affect the show’s future as we know it.
