Prime Video has found a winning formula in adapting beloved novels, and it's doubling down with a new series that promises to capture the magic of its breakout hit Maxton Hall. Amazon MGM Studios has officially acquired the rights to Anna Todd's forthcoming romance novel series, House of Crowns, and is already developing it for the small screen.
The announcement comes as Maxton Hall continues to dominate streaming charts. The show, based on Mona Kasten's Save Me, became Prime Video's most-watched international original series in 2024, and its second season, released in November 2025, delivered the platform's best multi-day performance for a returning show since The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3. With a third season slated for December, the streamer is clearly looking to keep the momentum going with a fresh take on the boarding school romance genre.
According to Deadline, House of Crowns is set at an elite boarding school in Switzerland, where royalty and world leaders send their children. The story centers on a poor scholarship student and a gilded heiress with dangerous secrets, whose forbidden love could have devastating consequences. It's a premise that echoes the class dynamics and romantic tension that made Maxton Hall a global phenomenon.
Anna Todd is no stranger to adaptation—her After series was a massive hit for the streamer, and Amazon MGM previously purchased the rights to her The Last Sunrise, which premieres on Prime Video later this month. The studio is clearly confident in Todd's storytelling, and they've tapped Elinor Cook, known for Boys of Tommen, to adapt House of Crowns for television.
The series is still in early development, with no release date announced, but the buzz is already building. Fans of Maxton Hall and Todd's previous work are eager to see how this new story unfolds. The Swiss setting offers a fresh backdrop, and the promise of royal intrigue adds a layer of political drama that could set it apart from its predecessor.
Prime Video's investment in novel adaptations has paid off handsomely. Beyond Maxton Hall, the streamer has seen success with Reacher's record-breaking fourth season and the sci-fi hit Project Hail Mary, which drew 5.5 million views in its first three days. The platform's ability to turn books into binge-worthy series is a key part of its strategy, and House of Crowns looks poised to continue that trend.
Meanwhile, other streamers are also reaping the rewards of literary adaptations. Netflix's collaboration with Harlan Coben recently hit a major milestone when I Will Find You became one of the platform's top ten most-watched English original scripted shows of all time, dethroning His & Hers. It's a reminder that audiences crave these kinds of stories, and Prime Video is betting big on House of Crowns to deliver.
As we wait for more details, it's worth checking out some of Prime Video's other offerings. If you're in the mood for a comedy that fills the Black Mirror void, or want to see Joel Kinnaman's latest thriller, there's plenty to stream. And for those who can't get enough of boarding school drama, House of Crowns is shaping up to be the next must-watch.
