Netflix Hitches Its Wagon to a Little House on the Prairie Reboot

Tighten my scarf and lace up my boots, I’m thrilled to hear that ‘Little House on the Prairie‘ is making a comeback on Netflix! This new take promises to be a compelling blend of family drama, survival story, and an exploration of the early days of the American West. Netflix describes it as a vivid portrayal of the hardships and victories experienced by those who helped shape the frontier. Can’t wait to see this kaleidoscopic journey unfold!

If you find a “vibrant” reinvention of the heartwarming “Little House” series intriguing and perhaps slightly surreal, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover that this project will be overseen by a gentleman named Trip Friendly (!!), son of Ed Friendly, who was the executive producer of the original “Little House on the Prairie” television show. This long-running series, which aired for over 200 episodes on NBC from 1974 to 1983, is what Trip is building upon. His production company is called “Friendly Family Productions,” so anticipate this fresh take to be less like “American Primeval” and more reminiscent of the “American Girl” series.

Instead of that, let me rephrase it for you: Contrarily, Rebecca Sonnenshine, who has worked on shows like “The Boys” and “Vampire Diaries,” will oversee the series. Given her past projects, this adaptation of “Little House” might have a sharper edge than fans are anticipating. While the original TV show may evoke memories of traditional housewives, it also contained some grim storylines, such as a typhus outbreak and a rabid raccoon attack.

The news about the revival emerged just a few days following Nielsen’s 2024 streaming report, which disclosed that the original “Little House” series is among the most-watched “classic shows” on streaming platforms, accumulating over 13 billion minutes of viewing time on Peacock. It seems like a gold mine for Netflix to bring back “Little House”. The characters at Ballerina Farm are surely feeling a flutter in their aprons made of eggs!

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2025-01-30 01:53