What is the "Sex Criminals" series about?

The series follows Suze, who can stop time during sex, and Jon, who shares the same gift, leading them to rob banks together.

Who are the creators of the "Sex Criminals" TV show?

The series is co-created by Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, and Tze Chun.

What is the premise of the "Sex Criminals" comic book?

The comic book, first published in 2013, centers on characters who can stop time when they have sex and use this ability for bank robberies.

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Time-Stopping Lovers Rob Banks in New Series

29 Jan

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Summary

Amazon greenlights an eight-episode series based on Sex Criminals comic.
The show follows a couple who can stop time during sex to rob banks.
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon are co-creators and executive producers.

Time-Stopping Lovers Rob Banks in New Series

An eight-episode series adaptation of the celebrated Image Comics title "Sex Criminals" is in development at Amazon, with an official pickup announced.

The series co-created by Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, and Tze Chun, will feature Nanjiani in a starring role. The logline describes the premise: Suze possesses the ability to stop time when she has sex, a gift she discovers is shared by Jon, leading them to partner in bank heists.

Gordon and Nanjiani are executive producing through their Winter Coat Films. Other executive producers include Tze Chun, Dani Melia, Dani Gorin, Matt Fraction, and Chip Zdarsky, with Louie Hayes producing. This project marks a passion for Gordon and Nanjiani, who aim to explore "love stories in weird places."