Little House on the Prairie Netflix

[LaBelleSauvage123]

Just watched episode 1 and so disappointed. I mean I know it'll take a while to get Michael Landon's bouffant hair and the girls tumbling down the hill out of my mind but these characters seem like cardboard cutouts in comparison. The whole episode moves from being very very slow to very dramatic in a heartbeat - it just seems really disjointed. And dont get me started on the mumbling of the adult characters. Admittedly I did have a fan going full blast, but even so. Just found it completely unengaging.

Just watched episode 2 (with the subtitles on!). Much better. Mr Edwards is good and his relationship with the family made for a much more engaging story. Caroline is still doing far too much staring mournfully into the distance for my liking. And most of the acting just seems too modern somehow - I can't explain exactly what I mean by this but its something to do with gestures and body language.

Yes, Perley. Came along a long time after the next youngest sibling and had older unmarried sisters of child bearing age. Seems.more than a little suspicious to me!

Maybe 🤔
If not....poor Mother Wilder. Probably thought she was well past all that.

This is an interesting article. Filled in some background that I wasn’t aware of.

https://redpopnews.com/netflixs-little-house-on-the-prairie-proves-the-story-was-always-big-enough-for-the-truth-and-authenticity/?fbclid=IwdGRleAS_qCJwZG9mAWZkaWQWUKX8qMEjQ0h6FlpBrl7qgTELD0JdqWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7FPbOWeHS-Vy_js16NQGi6jPqYksYiL3A5jIWJfeoTl_PemkaePZOieZcqAA_aem_xoG9-hT4hlIJKPVbT9zJgw

I just bought it on audible after hearing about it in this thread.

Prairie Fires is a brilliant book, but, warning! It takes apart the magic of the books and reveals the much more complicated reality behind them. I found it fascinating, but decided not to give it to my DM, who adores the Little House books and believes that they’re completely true.

I enjoyed it more than I thought I would, I loved the original 70's series as a child but rewatching in adulthood I found them to be incredibly corny.

Haven't read the books in years but have added Prairie Fires to my kindle.

I have read things online telling a story of rugged hardships, and am interested in the true story of their lives back then.

I should finished watching the new series before I listen to prairie fires.

I loved the books as a child and watched the tv series. I rewatched the series recently and through adult eyes it was just a Michael Landon ego trip! He was also the producer. But it was also a bit grittier than my memory. People dying young etc.
Might have a look at the new version. And might re read the books.

I agree.

Love the books and, while I think you could lift the dialogue verbatim and turn it into a great script, I understand why they've made the choices they have.

I love the book in themselves but also find the real-life background and family story interesting. The changes are acceptable, I think. Only 3 episodes in, though.

Just finished all 8 episodes.
Even though I knew how the series would end I am all emotional 😭🥺
I have to say though....well done Caroline for so quietly being in labour to deliver such a MASSIVE and non wrinkly one month early baby.
😁👶