‘Young Sherlock’ Trailer Shatters Prime Video Viewership Records, Plus Updates on ‘Carrie’ and ‘The Assassin’

Amazon Prime Video is starting 2026 strong, with its upcoming series “Young Sherlock” already generating significant buzz. The trailer for the Guy Ritchie-directed series has become the most-watched series trailer in Prime Video history, although updates have as well emerged regarding the status of “Carrie” and the renewal of “The Assassin.”

‘Young Sherlock’ Trailer Breaks Records

The official trailer for “Young Sherlock,” starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as the iconic detective, garnered an impressive 223 million views in its first seven days, according to data from Wavemetrix [Deadline]. This surpasses the previous record held by the first trailer for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 1, which achieved 163.6 million views in the same timeframe [Deadline]. The series is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on March 4, 2026 [Amazon MGM Studios] and will follow a young Sherlock Holmes as he navigates a globe-trotting conspiracy and his first murder investigation [Amazon MGM Studios].

‘Carrie’ Targeting Halloween Release

Fans of Stephen King can anticipate a chilling adaptation of “Carrie” arriving on Amazon Prime Video in time for Halloween. Actress Katee Sackhoff revealed during a panel in Vancouver that the mini-series adaptation, helmed by Mike Flanagan, is aiming for an October release [IMDb]. Filming on the series wrapped in October of last year [IMDb], suggesting the post-production process is well underway.

‘The Assassin’ Renewed for Season Two

Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that “The Assassin,” starring Keely Hawes and Freddie Highmore, will return for a second season. Filming is slated to begin later this year [About Amazon]. The first season followed Hawes as a retired assassin whose life is disrupted by the arrival of her son, played by Highmore, seeking answers about his paternity. Season two will witness the characters navigate the aftermath of their experiences in Northern Europe and grapple with renewed estrangement [About Amazon].