Is Little House on the Prairie Woke? | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Netflix’s new “Little House on the Prairie” series is sparking controversy, with critics and fans debating whether it’s “woke” or just a bold modern retelling. Creator Rebecca Sonnenshine insists the backlash is overblown, calling it a story meant to resonate with everyone — even as the audience score lags behind critics’ ratings. The show introduces diverse, progressive characters like an Osage couple and a free-loving French Canadian, drawing accusations of political messaging. Meanwhile, Melissa Gilbert urges viewers to revisit the original, reminding us it already tackled racism…