Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' Adaptation: A Joyless Take on Beloved Classic
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The new Netflix adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House on the Prairie' series, helmed by Rebecca Sonnenshine, departs from the comfort and gentleness of the original books and the 1974 TV show. While visually striking, the adaptation is criticized for its lack of joy and dutiful tedium, trading the source material's sense of discovery and sturdy family love for a more realistic and adult perspective.
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