Scott and SadieThe world didn’t ask for a Little House on the Prairie reboot, but Netflix is giving us one anyway. Because if there’s one thing Hollywood loves, it’s slapping a fresh coat of “modern storytelling” onto something we didn’t realize needed fixing.
What We Know About the Reboot
Netflix has officially greenlit a Little House on the Prairie remake, and naturally, the internet has THOUGHTS. Will it be a faithful adaptation of the classic series? Or will we get a Riverdale-style drama where the Ingalls family suddenly has secret affairs and supernatural powers? Here’s what we know:
- Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic story is getting a fresh take. We don’t yet know how “fresh” is too fresh, but expect updates for modern audiences.
- A new cast will be stepping into the iconic roles. Michael Landon Jr. is reportedly not involved, meaning the man responsible for our childhood tears over Pa’s heartfelt monologues won’t be guiding this one.
- It will likely aim for prestige drama vibes. If Bridgerton and The Gilded Age have taught us anything, it’s that period dramas love a glossy, high-production makeover. But does Walnut Grove need a high-budget glow-up?
Will It Stay True to the Original?
Netflix has a history of taking beloved classics and giving them a modern, sometimes questionable update (Anne with an E, anyone?). The real question is: will this Little House reboot keep the heart, faith, and simplicity of the original, or will it try too hard to make 19th-century pioneers “relatable” in a 2025 kind of way?
Some folks are already clutching their bonnets in fear. Others are excited to see what a streaming service budget can do with prairie life. Either way, one thing’s for sure—there’s a whole new generation about to learn that life without WiFi is rough.
What do you think? Are you excited for a Little House on the Prairie reboot, or should some things just be left in the past? Sound off in the comments!
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