New 'Little House' remake will inspire you to rewatch the '70s TV series
Netflix's reboot of 'Little House on the Prairie' is sparking a resurgence of interest in the original 1970s series through surprise cameos and bold changes.
📍 How it ended
The Netflix reboot of Little House on the Prairie featured various filming locations and surprise cameos from original series stars. The production faced allegations of being woke and made changes to the original classic.
Discussions shifted toward the series ending and what is known about a second season.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Netflix has released a remake of 'Little House on the Prairie,' featuring Crosby Fitzgerald as Ma. The production has introduced modifications to the original Laura Ingalls Wilder classic and includes surprise appearances by cast members from the original series, including the actress who played Nellie.
Coverage from Variety, Yahoo, and USA Today focuses heavily on the impact of these original cast cameos. Meanwhile, People.com has highlighted the production's filming locations and Fitzgerald's personal reflections on her role, and Fox News reports on allegations that the reboot is "woke." Attention now turns to the development of a second season.
Deadline reports that details are emerging regarding what to expect from the next installment of the Netflix series.
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Who is playing Ma in the reboot?
Crosby Fitzgerald plays the role of Ma.
Did any original cast members appear in the new series?
Yes, coverage from Yahoo and WLUK notes that the original actress who played Nellie made a surprise cameo.
Where is the new series streaming?
The 'Little House on the Prairie' remake is a Netflix production.
Coverage (11)
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'Little House' cameos go wild USA Today · 91d ago
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Why the New 'Little House on the Prairie' Makes Changes to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Classic ELLE · 91d ago broke it first
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