Netflix’s new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie will premiere this summer, and in a strong vote of confidence, the streamer has already renewed the series for Season 2 ahead of its debut.
Based on Little House by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the series reimagines the nearly 100-year-old novels about growing up in the American West in the 1800s. The books have sold more than 73 million copies worldwide and have been translated into at least 27 languages. Check out the latest teaser below.
Here’s everything to know about Netflix’s sweeping new frontier drama.
When does Little House on the Prairie premiere?
Season 1 premieres July 9 on Netflix.
“I’m incredibly grateful to our wonderful cast and crew, who put their hearts and hard work into making our first season come alive,” showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine said in a statement. “We can’t wait to share this new adaptation of the Little House books with the world, and we’re thrilled that Netflix is giving us the opportunity to continue the story.”
Watch the first trailer
What’s the series about?
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.
Who’s in the cast?
Anchoring the Ingalls family are:
- Alice Halsey (Lessons in Chemistry) as Laura Ingalls, the strong-willed young heroine at the heart of the story
- Skywalker Hughes (I, Object) as Mary Ingalls, Laura’s older sister
- Luke Bracey (Hacksaw Ridge) as Charles “Pa” Ingalls
- Crosby Fitzgerald (Crime 101) as Caroline “Ma” Ingalls
- Warren Christie (Alphas) as John Edwards
Additional cast members include Jocko Sims (Dr. Tann), Meegwun Fairbrother (Mitchell), Wren Zhawenim Gotts (Good Eagle), Alyssa Wapanatâhk (White Sun), Xander Cole (Little Puma), Ryan Robbins (Russell), Barrett Doss (Emily), Mary Holland (Jemma James), Michael Hough (Eli James), Kowen Cadorath (Caleb), Thosh Collins (Louis), Maclean Fish (Adam Scott), and Rebecca Amzallag (Lacey).
The new cast steps into roles made iconic by the long-running NBC adaptation, Little House on the Prairie, which aired from 1974 to 1984 and remains a pop culture touchstone. The original series starring Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert amassed 13.25 billion minutes of viewing in 2024 alone, underscoring the brand’s enduring appeal.
Who’s behind the scenes?
The series is developed and showrun by Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys, The Vampire Diaries, Archive 81), who also serves as an executive producer. Additional executive producers include Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions, Dana Fox, and Susanna Fogel. Friendly’s father, Ed Friendly, produced the original Little House television films and the NBC series, creating a familial link to the franchise’s earlier incarnation.
Season 1 directors include Sarah Adina Smith (Episode 101), Julie Anne Robinson (102, 103), Kat Candler (104, 105), Erica Tremblay (106) and Sydney Freeland (107, 108). The series is produced by CBS Studios and Anonymous Content.
Why was it renewed so early?
The early Season 2 pickup reflects Netflix’s continued investment in feel-good, emotionally grounded storytelling.
With audiences gravitating toward comfort programming — particularly multi-generational family dramas — Little House on the Prairie is poised to become a cornerstone title for the platform. The blend of frontier survival, faith in family, and optimistic spirit aligns with a proven appetite for heartfelt, character-driven series such as Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, and Ransom Canyon.
Will it be an awards contender?
It’s too early to predict awards prospects for the new series, but the original Little House on the Prairie made a notable mark with voters. During its run on NBC, the show earned 17 Primetime Emmy nominations and won four — two for music and two for cinematography.
Melissa Sue Anderson, who played Mary Ingalls, scored the show’s only acting Emmy nomination in 1978 for Best Drama Actress, ultimately losing to Sada Thompson for Family.
The series also picked up three Golden Globe nominations: Michael Landon for Best TV Drama Actor in 1979, Melissa Gilbert for Best TV Drama Actress in 1981, and a nod for Best Television Drama Series in 1977.
