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Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Writer on Landing Fan Favorite From Original Series for That Scary Cameo

Headline from Variety, on the newest of 4 developments

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the “Little House on the Prairie” reboot through Episode 2, now streaming on Netflix. Few things are as scary to OG “Little House on the Prairie” viewers as Laura Ingalls’ childhood bully, Nellie Oleson, on a bad day.

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Developments in this update

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  1. 'Little House on the Prairie'; Gino at the Movies

    Headline from FOX 6 Milwaukee ·

  2. Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life

    Headline from Casper Star-Tribune ·

  3. ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Mostly Praise Netflix Reboot

    Headline from Forbes ·

  4. Newest

    Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Writer on Landing Fan Favorite From Original Series for That Scary Cameo

    Headline from Variety ·

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32 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Tradwives and ‘anti-woke’ backlash: can Netflix reboot Little House on The Prairie for a new generation? (opens The Guardian)

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    After the classic series became a pandemic-era smash, a glossy new adaptation aims to explore the complexities of frontier life Each incarnation of Little House on the Prairie has reflected the fears, hopes and hangups of its time – from Laura Ingalls Wilder ’s semi-autobiographical children’s novel…

  2. Orlando Weekly

    Streaming this week: Netflix reboots ‘Little House on the Prairie’; ‘Trying’ returns on Apple TV (opens Orlando Weekly)

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    Streaming Wednesday, July 8: I’m Not Afraid — A 10-year-old Mexican boy discovers another child is being held captive not far from where he lives, leading him to question the morals and motivations of his community.

  3. Christian Science Monitor

    ‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation? (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.

  4. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    'Little House on the Prairie'; Gino at the Movies (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    'Little House on the Prairie' comes to Netflix tomorrow.

  5. Variety

    Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Is a Charming Reimagining of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Beloved Adventure: TV Review (opens Variety)

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    More than four decades after the initial series ended its nine-season run on NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved semi-autobiographical novels have been adapted to television once again. Created by Rebecca Sonnenshine and executive produced by Trip Friendly, son of original series producer Ed Friendl…

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Review: Netflix’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Reboot Sparkles With Appealingly Wholesome Sincerity (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Ma, Pa, Laura and Mary return to TV in Rebecca Sonnenshine's new take on the material, which brings the Ingalls family from the Big Woods of Wisconsin to Independence, Kansas.

  7. Time

    Little House on the Prairie Fails the Test of Time (opens Time)

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    Netflix's well-meaning Laura Ingalls Wilder adaptation addresses the novels' blind spots, but the result is strangely joyless

  8. Triblive

    TV Talk: Grittier ‘Little House’ crosses prairie on Netflix (opens Triblive)

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    Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week.

  9. UPI

    Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerlad: 'Little House" Ma and Pa are teammates (opens UPI)

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    Luke Bracey and Crosby Fitzgerald discuss "Little House on the Prairie," on Netflix Thursday, and portaying the Ingalls as an equal partnership.

  10. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    5 ways new ‘Little House on Prairie’ differs from the ’70s series (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    The Netflix version is more accurate. It’s also kind of a drag.

  11. UPI

    'Little House on the Prairie': 5 TV adaptations of the beloved novels (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Netflix releases its "Little House on the Prairie" series Thursday. Here's more details and a list of others based on the Laura Ingalls Wilder novels.

  12. People

    See Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie” Cast Side-by-Side with the 1970s Series’ Stars (opens People)

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    The new adaptation of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ began streaming July 9

  13. New York Post

    ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Perfectly Captures the Imperfect Legacy of an American Classic (opens New York Post)

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    Netflix's Little House might not feel like your Little House, but it sure felt an awful lot like Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House to me.

  14. New York Post

  15. Winchester Star

    New 'Little House on the Prairie' series debuts on Netflix (opens Winchester Star)

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    Netflix is set to premiere a remake of “Little House on the Prairie” on Thursday. Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the series still resonates with the American dream. Set in the late 1800s, it follows the Ingalls family as they settle…

  16. The Brunswick News

    Neal Justin: 5 ways new ‘Little House on the Prairie’ differs from the ’70s series (opens The Brunswick News)

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    MINNEAPOLIS — Frontier life suddenly looks a lot more harrowing. In the latest adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie,” now streaming on Netflix, creator Rebecca Sonnenshine lives up to her vow to be more faithful to Laura Ingalls Wilder’s…

  17. Casper Star-Tribune

    Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life (opens Casper Star-Tribune)

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    There were more than 200 episodes of “Little House on the Prairie,” but there’s more story to tell, say producers of the new version on Netflix.

  18. Variety

    How Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Creator Is Bringing Back Beloved Classic Amid ‘Woke’ Allegations, Rise in Tradwife Culture (opens Variety)

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    On July 9, “The Boys” writer and “Archive 81” creator Rebecca Sonnenshine fulfills a dream she’s had since she was 10 years old, with the debut of her “Little House on the Prairie” adaptation on Netflix.

  19. Entertainment Weekly

    Creator of Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie ”details casting hunt to fill Melissa Gilbert and Michael Landon’s shoes (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Rebecca Sonnenshine’s “Little House” is not a reboot of the classic series, but casting the roles made indelible by Gilbert and Landon was of peak importance.

  20. The Brunswick News

    Review: 'Little House on the Prairie' stays true to the spirit of the novel, if less so its letter (opens The Brunswick News)

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    "Little House on the Prairie" is the third television adaptation to bear the name of Laura Ingalls Wilder's 1935 autobiographical novel of life on the Kansas plains in 1869 to 1870. The first, the Michael Landon television series that debuted…

  21. Slate Magazine

    Netflix’s Remake of Little House on the Prairie Is Certainly Different (opens Slate Magazine)

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    The 2026 adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s novel departs from the source material in big ways.

  22. Forbes

    ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Mostly Praise Netflix Reboot (opens Forbes)

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    Netflix’s reboot of the classic television series "Little House on the Prairie" is being met with mostly positive reviews from Rotten Tomatoes’ critics.

  23. New York Post

    ‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns – a look back at all the scandals (opens New York Post)

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    “Little House on the Prairie” is back with a new Netflix show, now streaming.

  24. People

    The Riveting True Story of “Little House on the Prairie” (opens People)

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    ‘Little House on the Prairie’ tells the story of the Ingalls family as they build a life on the American frontier

  25. Deadline

    Everything We Know About Netflix’s ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Season 2 So Far (opens Deadline)

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    Folks who have already binged the first season of Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie reimagining, do not worry, for Season 2 is on the way. Renewed very early before Season 1 launched July 9, Season 2 has been in production this summer on top of the cast and creatives doing press for the first [……

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