How Did Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' Address Surprise Change?

Netflix's adaptation of Little House on the Prairie features a surprise change from the original story, beginning with the Ingalls family moving from Wisconsin to build a homestead near Independence, Kansas, in the 1870s. The original book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder is centered on the family during their time in Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota. At the end of season 1, the Ingalls decide to move to Plum Creek, connecting the show back to the original storyline after Netflix renewed the series for season 2. Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine addressed fan concerns, stating that everyone making the show cares about the books and bringing them to life authentically. She described the series as being told through the eyes of Laura, focusing on discovery, joy, and adventure, and assured fans that the stories will be "focused on people doing good works and being generous and kind to each other and building community." The cast includes Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald, and Skywalker Hughes.