Comic book hits screen as Prime Video greenlights series.
Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, and Tze Chun adapt Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky’s comic.
Prime Video’s Wild Ride: Sex Criminals Comic Finally Hits the Screen
You know that feeling when a comic book you’ve loved forever suddenly gets the green light for TV? Heart-pounding excitement mixed with “finally!” Prime Video just made a bunch of fans’ dreams come true by officially greenlighting an eight-episode series based on Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky’s bonkers, brilliant Image Comics hit, Sex Criminals. And get this: it’s being co-created by Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, and Tze Chun. If you’re a fan of Nanjiani’s heartfelt comedy in The Big Sick (which he co-wrote with his wife Gordon), you’re in for a treat—he’s not just behind the scenes; he’s starring in it too, bringing that awkward-charming energy we all adore.
Picture this: In a world of gritty superhero flicks and endless crime dramas, Sex Criminals dares to be different. It’s unapologetically bold, hilarious, and weirdly romantic. The story kicks off with Suze, your everyday girl with a not-so-everyday superpower: when she orgasms, time freezes. Yeah, you read that right. One fateful night, she meets Jon, who’s got the exact same freaky ability. Instead of pondering the mysteries of the universe, what do they do? They hit the banks, of course—robbing them while the world stands still. It’s chaos wrapped in comedy and romance, like if Ocean’s Eleven crashed into a rom-com with a side of metaphysical mischief.
This dream team is stacked. Nanjiani and Gordon are producing via their shingle, Winter Coat Films—perfect for stories that find love in the strangest spots. Tze Chun (Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai) jumps in as co-creator and exec producer. Then you’ve got Dani Melia from Winter Coat, Dani Gorin and Louie Hayes from LuckyChap (those powerhouse women behind Promising Young Woman), and the comic’s own creators, Fraction and Zdarsky. It’s like assembling the Avengers, but for heartfelt heists and time-stopping hookups.
Nanjiani and Gordon nailed why this clicks for them: “Sex Criminals is the exact kind of thing Winter Coat aims to bring to life: love stories in weird places,” they shared. You can feel their passion—it’s that rare project where creators geek out like we do.
Chun’s been riding this train since day one. We are so excited to bring this series to life with our incredible partners at LuckyChap and Prime Video.” Over a decade? That’s devotion. Imagine nursing a crush on a comic for that long, only to help birth it on screen.
The original comic dropped in 2013 and blew up fast—snagging two Eisner Award noms for its gutsy mix of laughs, feels, and “what if?” vibes. It’s not your standard capes-and-tights tale; it’s a human love story tangled in absurdity. Fraction and his wife, comic scribe Kelly Sue DeConnick, tried adapting it years back at Universal Television, but it fizzled. Now, Prime Video’s stepping up, ready to beam this to the world.
What makes Sex Criminals special isn’t just the gimmick; it’s how it nails the messiness of real relationships amid the ridiculous. Suze and Jon aren’t flawless heroes—they’re flawed, funny folks fumbling through love, sex, and crime sprees. The comic captures that thrill of connection, the awkward hilarity of intimacy, and the rush of breaking rules. Fans rave about how it blends raunchy humor with genuine heart, making you laugh one panel and tear up the next.
For comic diehards, this adaptation feels like vindication after years of near-misses. Newbies? Brace for a fresh take on romance that doesn’t play it safe—no moralizing, just pure, joyful weirdness. In a streaming sea of sameness, this stands out: audacious adventures, steamy stops in time, and reminders that love thrives in the chaos.
As production ramps up, expect a show that honors the source while adding TV magic—maybe deeper dives into backstories or expanded heists. With Nanjiani’s timing, Gordon’s emotional punch, and Chun’s fanboy fire, it’ll capture the comic’s spirit: funny, touching, unpredictable. Prime Video might have a sleeper hit that redefines “adult” TV—not raunch for raunch’s sake, but a wild ride exploring desire, partnership, and “what would you do with frozen time?” Buckle up; Sex Criminals is coming, and it’s gonna be one hell of a thrill.