On February 6, Netflix revealed that it would be rebooting the classic 1970s series Little House on the Prairie, which is based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series. The original was popular for addressing social issues like family dynamics and struggles with racism, poverty, and sexism.
About six decades later, Netflix is set to make a comeback, but not everyone agrees with the reboot’s direction. Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly expressed her disapproval as she feared for a change in the plot.
Megyn Kelly warns Netflix ahead of ‘Little House On The Prairie’ reboot
As Netflix revealed its reboot of Little House on the Prairie, Kelly questioned whether the new version would align with the same values as the original. She emphasized that any shift in the show’s traditional format, especially one aimed at making it more socially aware, would likely undermine its original charm.
Kelly is well known for giving bold criticism on various cultural issues, and she made it clear that she would not let such changes go unchallenged. She took to social media to caution Netflix, warning that if the reboot attempted to “wokeify” the series, she would actively work against the project.
Former cast members Alison Arngrim and Dean Butler have a contrary opinion to Megyn Kelly’s tweet
In response to Kelly, Little House on the Prairie stars Alison Arngrim and Dean Butler shared a different perspective. Arngrim, who played Nellie Oleson, stated that the show was as woke as you could get for 1974, having tackled issues such as racism, drug addiction, sexism, and spousal abuse.
Butler agreed with Arngrim, emphasizing that Little House always had an undercurrent of awareness and progressiveness. He argued that “woke” does not have to be a negative term, adding that the show’s ability to touch on these important issues in a simple, relatable way contributed to its long-lasting appeal.