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Netflix Debuts New “Little House” Series July 9, 2026

7/6/2026

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Summary

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Netflix will premiere a new “Little House on the Prairie” adaptation on July 9, 2026.
Writer-showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the series examines America’s myth-making and hope.
Executive producer Joy Gorman Wettels adds characters such as Dr. Tann and an Osage family.
The series, shot in Manitoba, Canada, features Crosby Fitzgerald, Luke Bracey, Skywalker Hughes and Warren Christie as John Edwards, and is marketed as wholesome family viewing.

History

Historical Context

NBC debuted the Little House on the Prairie pilot on March 30 1974 and ran the series until March 21 1983, later becoming a syndication staple viewed in over 100 countries. Streaming revived its legacy, with Peacock reporting 13.25 billion minutes in 2024. The 2026 Netflix series, overseen by Rebecca Sonnenshine, extends that revival toward authentic Indigenous storytelling.

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Story summary

Netflix will premiere a new “Little House on the Prairie” adaptation on July 9, 2026.
Writer-showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the series examines America’s myth-making and hope.
Executive producer Joy Gorman Wettels adds characters such as Dr. Tann and an Osage family.
The series, shot in Manitoba, Canada, features Crosby Fitzgerald, Luke Bracey, Skywalker Hughes and Warren Christie as John Edwards, and is marketed as wholesome family viewing.

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