The drama will follow Charles, his wife Caroline and their daughters Laura and Mary as they leave Wisconsin to settle in Independence, Kansas.
Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys, Archive 81) developed the drama and will serve as showrunner on the first season. She will executive produce with Joy Gorman Wettels, Dana Fox, Susanna Fogel and Trip Friendly. CBS Studios, Anonymous Content, Joy Coalition and Friendly Family Productions will produce.
"Little House on the Prairie has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many fans around the world, and we're excited to share its enduring themes of hope and optimism with a fresh take on this iconic story," said Jinny Howe, Vice President of Drama Series, Netflix. "Rebecca's vision threads the needle with an emotional depth that will delight both new and existing fans of this beloved classic."
"I fell deeply in love with these books when i was five years old," added Sonnenshine. "They inspired me to become a writer and filmmaker, and I am honored and thrilled to be adapting these stories for a new global audience with Netflix."
