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Amazon's Bold Series Adaptation of 'Sex Criminals' Announced

1/30/2026

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Summary

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Amazon Prime Video has ordered an eight-episode series adaptation of the comic Sex Criminals.
The series follows Suze and Jon, who can stop time when they have sex, using it to rob banks.
Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, and Tze Chun will executive produce through Winter Coat Films with LuckyChap, Matt Fraction, and Chip Zdarsky.
Peter Friedlander of Amazon MGM Studios described the project as bold, hilarious, and wildly original.

History

Historical Context

"Sex Criminals," created by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky, debuted on September 25, 2013, and quickly gained acclaim, selling over 100,000 copies and winning Eisner Awards. This comic's unique blend of sexuality and time manipulation reflects a broader trend in media towards unconventional narratives, paralleling the success of series like "The Boys" and "The Umbrella Academy," which challenge traditional storytelling norms.

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Story summary

Amazon Prime Video has ordered an eight-episode series adaptation of the comic Sex Criminals.
The series follows Suze and Jon, who can stop time when they have sex, using it to rob banks.
Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, and Tze Chun will executive produce through Winter Coat Films with LuckyChap, Matt Fraction, and Chip Zdarsky.
Peter Friedlander of Amazon MGM Studios described the project as bold, hilarious, and wildly original.

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