Amazon Prime Video Greenlights Life is Strange Live-Action TV Series

Life is Strange, one of the most beloved narrative-driven video games of the past decade, is officially heading to television. Amazon Prime Video has greenlit a live-action adaptation of the award-winning franchise, with Charlie Covell, the writer and showrunner behind The End of the F**ing World*, leading the project.

The original Life is Strange debuted in 2015, developed by Dont Nod Entertainment and published by Square Enix, telling the story of Max Caulfield, a photography student who discovers she can rewind time. Alongside her best friend Chloe Price, Max becomes entangled in a deeply emotional and mysterious narrative, where player choices lead to dramatically different outcomes. The game was praised for its heartfelt storytelling, memorable characters, and unique gameplay mechanics, quickly earning its place as a modern classic in the interactive adventure genre.

The Team Behind the Adaptation

According to Variety, the new series will be written and executive produced by Charlie Covell, with Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg, and Timothy I. Stevenson from Story Kitchen also serving as executive producers. In a joint statement, Johnson and Goldberg expressed their passion for the project:

“Story Kitchen has always believed that Life is Strange deserved to be more than just a game—it’s a cultural touchstone. After a decade-long journey, we’re honored to be bringing this beloved story to Amazon MGM alongside our incredible partners at Square Enix, our brilliant showrunner/writer Charlie Covell, and the amazing team at LuckyChap.”

Covell also shared their excitement about adapting the story, saying they “can’t wait to share Max and Chloe’s story with fellow players and new audiences alike.”

What to Expect From the Series

While Amazon has not revealed casting details or a release window, early reports suggest the series will closely follow the events of the original game, exploring the friendship between Max and Chloe against the backdrop of Arcadia Bay. One of the biggest questions fans have is how the adaptation will handle the game’s branching narrative, where player choices often lead to multiple possible outcomes. Translating this interactivity into a linear TV format will be one of the series’ most intriguing challenges.

The Rise of Video Game Adaptations

The Life is Strange announcement arrives during a golden era for video game adaptations. Once dismissed as risky endeavors plagued by poor critical reception, recent hits like HBO’s The Last of Us and Amazon’s own Fallout series have proven that games can be adapted into high-quality television with mainstream appeal. With the emotional depth and cult following of Life is Strange, many fans believe the show has the potential to join this new wave of successful adaptations.

For longtime players, the series represents an opportunity to revisit one of gaming’s most emotional stories in a new medium. For newcomers, it may serve as a gateway into the world of Arcadia Bay, Max, Chloe, and the supernatural mysteries that made the original game unforgettable.

While no release date has been set, anticipation is already high. With Amazon MGM Studios, Square Enix, Story Kitchen, and LuckyChap Entertainment all involved, the Life is Strange TV series is shaping up to be one of the most exciting adaptations on the horizon.