‘Little House On The Prairie’ Fans Panic Over Netflix ‘Reimagining’ Series: ‘Going To Ruin It’

Fans of the classic TV series “Little House on the Prairie” are in an absolute panic that Netflix announced a reboot, saying its new version would be a “reimagining” of the beloved series that aired from 1974-1983.

Laura Ingalls Wilder released eight “Little House” books in the 1930s and 1940s, with a ninth book released in 1971 after her death. Her books, which sold more than 73 million copies, were inspired by her childhood in the American Midwest in the late 1800s. 

The books were later used to develop the NBC series “Little House on the Prairie,” which aired for nine seasons. The series is still incredibly popular among nostalgic audiences and new fans alike.

The reboot’s description says, “Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical ‘Little House’ books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier.”

The new show is also described as a “reimagining of the treasured novels.”

Social media users immediately reacted to the announcement, saying they feared the reboot would “ruin” the revered series. 

“[Netflix] if you wokeify Little House on the Prairie I will make it my singular mission to absolutely ruin your project,” Megyn Kelly wrote on X.

.@Netflix if you wokeify Little House on the Prairie I will make it my singular mission to absolutely ruin your project. https://t.co/RkAO8vPq65

— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) January 30, 2025

“I look forward to the episode where Doc Baker begins transing all the kids and Mary teaches us that blind people can’t see gender,” liberal-turned-conservative Brandon Straka quipped.

“You know they’re going to ruin it,” another commenter predicted.

“That was my first reaction, too. How will Netflix turn Little House on the Prairie into an ‘inclusive’ circus?” another chimed in.

“’Little House on the Prairie’ has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many fans around the world, and we’re excited to share its enduring themes of hope and optimism with a fresh take on this iconic story,” Jinny Howe, vice president of drama series for Netflix, said. “Rebecca’s vision threads the needle with an emotional depth that will delight both new and existing fans of this beloved classic.”

Rebecca Sonnenshine, whose previous work includes “The Boys,” “Vampire Diaries,” and “Archive 81,” will serve as showrunner and executive producer on the new series.

Trip Friendly, one of the new show’s executive producers, is the son of Ed Friendly, who was executive producer of the original “Little House on the Prairie” series. 

“It has been a long-held dream of mine to carry on my father’s legacy and adapt Wilder’s classic American stories for a 21st century audience in a way that brings together fans of both the books and the original television series,” Friendly said. “I am thrilled by our talented creative team led by Rebecca Sonnenshine who are bringing these beloved stories about family, community, and survival to long-time fans and new generations.”