--- title: "Little House on the Prairie: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/little-house-on-the-prairie/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/little-house-on-the-prairie" critics_score: 64 critics_reviews: 12 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Little House on the Prairie (2026): what the critics said Critics' score 64 from 12 reviews: 7 positive, 2 mixed, 3 negative. Most critics like it, seven of twelve, and the praise gathers around the same decision: the story is widened to take in the Osage people and what westward expansion cost them. Several reviews find this handled with care rather than lecturing, and say the series keeps the warmth and homespun plainness that readers of the books expect. The young cast draws steady approval, Alice Halsey’s Laura in particular, along with the sisterhood between Laura and Mary and a sincere, unembarrassed ensemble. The spread is wide, and the British press is the coolest. The Telegraph and The Times both call it sanitised, too tidy for the streaming age to justify a remake, and The i Paper finds the moralising sorts characters too neatly into good and bad. The AV Club calls it a stiff digest of the books, with one episode, directed by Erica Tremblay, standing well above the rest. Even admirers concede it plays safe with the history it has chosen to confront. ## IndieWire — Ben Travers Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 9 July 2026. Netflix’s heartfelt reboot builds an enchanting family drama with fresh purpose, following the Ingalls family as they stake a claim on homestead land only to discover a brighter future beyond those fabricated walls. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/little-house-on-the-prairie-review-netflix-reboot-purpose-1235203928/) ## Radio Times — David Brown Rating 4/5. 9 July 2026. The Netflix remake is a nuanced adaptation of the classic stories that widens the perspective to include the Osage people and their experiences with westward expansion. It delivers a heartfelt family drama with homespun wisdom and coming-of-age elements while asking difficult questions about the true price of progress. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/little-house-on-the-prairie-netflix-review/) ## Vulture Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 10 July 2026. The critic appreciates how the adaptation punctures the original's fairy-tale fantasy by confronting settler colonialism and incorporating Indigenous perspectives head-on. It maintains hopefulness while reframing key scenes from the Osage viewpoint. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/little-house-on-the-prairie-review-netflix.html) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Daniel Fienberg Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 10 July 2026. The adaptation sparkles with wholesome sincerity and is an honorable, respectful take on the source material. It excels in its old-fashioned storytelling and strong ensemble cast, particularly the young leads. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/dailyedition/10-07-2026/1236643753/) ## Variety — Aramide Tinubu Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 9 July 2026. The series is a charming reimagining of the classic books that mixes family drama with adventure. It stands out for its childlike whimsy, exploration of sisterhood between Laura and Mary, and themes of community and displacement. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2026/tv/reviews/little-house-on-the-prairie-review-netflix-1236798666/) ## Empire — David Opie Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 12 July 2026. The critic finds it a charming yet somewhat flat adaptation that plays it safe. Praises the attempts to expand the story on Native American impact and the performance of Alice Halsey as Laura, but notes reluctance to fully reckon with history and some flat elements. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/little-house-on-the-prairie/) ## The AV Club — Chase Hutchinson Rating C. 9 July 2026. The critic finds it a scattered, stiff CliffsNotes version of the story with some admirable ideas but lacking depth and immersion. The best episode, directed by Erica Tremblay, stands out for its subtlety, resonance, and stronger character work. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/little-house-on-the-prairie-review-netflix-laura-ingalls-wilder) ## The i Paper — Moira Redmond Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 9 July 2026. The updates to meet modern sensibilities, including more inclusive casting and focus on Native American stories, fall flat with moralising that makes characters too obviously good or bad and lacks depth; however, the production is high-spec, scenery gorgeous, and it can be enjoyable if one parks post-modern criticisms. [Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/netflixs-moralising-updates-little-house-prairie-dont-work-4624282) ## The Telegraph — Anita Singh Rating 2/5. 9 July 2026. The critic finds the Netflix reboot too sanitised and Instagram-friendly to match the original 1970s series, resulting in a bland and unnecessary remake. [Read the review](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/little-house-on-the-prairie-netflix-review/) ## The Times Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 9 July 2026. The critic calls it a sanitised take for the streaming age, where the reboot's 21st-century sensibilities jar with its attempts to stay faithful to Laura Ingalls Wilder's books. [Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/little-house-on-the-prairie-review-who-is-netflixs-remake-for-exactly-vmk6m70jk) ## Collider — Maggie Lovitt Rating 9/10. 9 July 2026. The critic praises the series as a must-watch Western masterpiece and an incredibly faithful adaptation. They single out its incorporation of primary source-led history, including perspectives from the Osage Nation, for praise. [Read the review](https://collider.com/little-house-on-the-prairie-netflix-review/) ## Digital Spy — Janet A Leigh Rating 4/5. 9 July 2026. The astonishing reboot injects new life into the classic story through a contemporary lens without upsetting the structure fans love, with top-tier acting, warm chemistry, and meaningful expansions to include the Osage perspective and conversations about race. It remains alive with nature, tension, and drama while giving new perspective. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a71852881/little-house-on-the-prairie-netflix-review/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/tv/little-house-on-the-prairie.md