The Netflix reboot of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ is facing criticism from some viewers who claim it has been overly influenced by ‘woke’ culture. The show’s creator, Rebecca Sonnenshine, has pushed back against these claims, stating that the show is simply trying to explore interesting issues.

Background

The original ‘Little House on the Prairie’ series, which aired from 1974 to 1983, was based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder and followed the Ingalls family as they settled in the American West. The new series, which premiered on Netflix, has been updated to include more diverse characters and storylines.

Some critics have accused the show of ‘sanitizing’ the original story and presenting a less rugged view of life on the frontier. However, Sonnenshine argues that the show is still true to the spirit of the original books and is simply trying to make the story more relatable to modern audiences.

Response to Criticism

Sonnenshine has responded to criticism of the show, stating that she believes conservative viewers will still enjoy the series. ‘I think conservative people are really interested in Native American stories, honestly,’ she said. ‘When people watch the show, it’s like, ‘We want to know more about the [mixed-race Osage family] Mitchells,’ and that’s kind of across the board.’

Melissa Gilbert, who starred in the original series, has also weighed in on the controversy, stating that the original show was also ‘woke’ and tackled a range of social issues, including racism and addiction.

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