Kate Siegel's Adelaide kills Margaret in Carrie finale
Adelaide reveals herself as a telepath and kills Margaret White in the Carrie finale.
Kate Siegel plays Adelaide, a mysterious and powerful woman. She emerges as the true force behind the Carrie story.
For seven episodes, Adelaide narrates interviews with survivors of the prom night massacre. She hunts for the real culprit.
In the finale, she makes her first onscreen appearance. She reveals she has telepathic powers.
When Margaret White, Carrie's mother, refuses to explore her newly discovered powers, Adelaide uses her mind to stop Margaret's heartbeat. She kills her coldly and without hesitation.
Siegel drew on Stephen King characters from across his works to shape Adelaide. She worked closely with creator Mike Flanagan on how the character should speak and act.
- 7
- Episodes before Adelaide appears
- 8 episodes
- Total series length
- Summer H. Howell
- Carrie played by
- Prime Video
- Streaming platform
Why it mattersAdelaide's actions reframe the entire season as the setup for her hidden agenda, leaving open questions about her true motives and whether she hunts Carrie as threat or ally.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though Australians can stream the series on Prime Video and form part of the global audience for this Stephen King adaptation.
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