Amazon Prime Video has ordered an eight‑episode adaptation of the graphic‑novel series Sex Criminals from .
Creative team
Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon (The Big Sick) and Tze Chun (Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai) serve as co‑creators. Nanjiani will also appear on screen.
Premise
Sex Criminals blends a Bonnie‑and‑Clyde vibe with the humor of The 40‑Year‑Old Virgin. The story follows Suzie and Jon, a couple whose sexual encounters freeze time. They exploit this power to have endless intimacy, fall in love, and begin robbing banks. Their plans unravel when they discover they are not alone.
Comic‑book pedigree
When the comic launched, it sold out and required multiple reprints. It was translated into six languages and sparked both bans and praise. TIME named it “Comic of the Year.” The series earned Eisner and Harvey Awards for Best New Series. Major outlets, including TIME and Entertainment Weekly, placed it on their best‑of lists. Creator Matt Fraction promoted the work on Late Night with Seth Meyers. The title remains a top‑selling, frequently reordered comic.
Readers can buy Sex Criminals in trade paperback, hardcover, or compendium editions.
Prime Video’s adaptation promises to capture the comic’s mix of humor, romance, and crime. Fans can expect the same bold premise delivered in a serialized, binge‑ready format.
