Time to get cozy on your couch! Streaming giant Netflix is pulling out an absolute legend from its archival hat by slapping on a major update. It’s about none other than the legendary Ingalls family from “Little House on the Prairie”. Therein lies an ideal world within the confines of old-school moral philosophy that sets the tone. However, a much harsher wind is blowing.

Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine catapults Laura Ingalls Wilder’s emotional experiences directly into the present within a modern landscape. Classic family conflicts are merged with the basic struggle for survival in the unforgiving nineteenth-century West.

Little House on the Prairie: An Unprecedented Leap of Faith

Those behind the scenes seem absolutely certain that they have a massive hit on their hands. Even before the very first episode airs, Netflix has already given the green light for a second season. Such an enormous leap of faith is an absolute rarity in today’s fast-paced media world. On July 9 this year, the gates to the past will open as you devour all eight episodes of the first season at once.

Fresh Faces for Historical Icons

The casting team has done a great job to ensure the new interpretation of the famous book is also visually impressive. Alice Halsey slips into the iconic role of Laura Ingalls, while Skywalker Hughes plays her sister Mary. As Charles and Caroline, Luke Bracey, and Crosby Fitzgerald try to navigate their loved ones through the adverse conditions of the wilderness. The new actors have the monumental task of breathing life into a story that captivated millions of people worldwide between 1974 and 1983.

The supporting roles are also extremely prominent, with actors such as Jocko Sims and Warren Christie stepping up. They all form a community that has to assert itself in a merciless environment. The makers want to master the fine line and captivate both old fans and a completely new generation of viewers. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster ride as the fight for survival in the western United States enters the next round on your screens.