Netflix has ordered a Little House on the Prairie series, 40-plus years after a long-running adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved books aired its last episode on NBC. The new version comes from showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine ( The Boys, The Vampire Diaries ).

According to Netflix, “the new Little House on the Prairie is part family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West” and “will offer a kaleidoscopic view of the

Get ready to head back to the world of "Little House on the Prairie" with a new adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved book series.

Over the years fans have labelled it ‘timeless’, ‘inspiring’ and even ‘one of the greatest TV shows in history’. It’s now been announced the show will be coming back, with Netflix offering a ‘fresh take on the iconic story’. The reboot will be led by Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys, The Vampire Diaries) as showrunner and executive producer.

The fresh adaptation of the hopeful family drama will return to the American frontier and follow the adventures and adversities of the Ingalls on their family farm.

Jan. 30 (UPI) -- A remake of the classic family drama Little House on the Prairie is in the works at Netflix. No casting has been announced yet. Rebecca Sonnenshine -- whose credits include The Boys and Vampire Diaries -- will serve as showrunner.

Netflix has ordered a revival of the classic family drama Little House on the Prairie, which aired on NBC from 1974 to 1983 (followed by three made-for TV movies). The new version is from CBS Studios and Anonymous Content Studios, with Rebecca Sonnenshine ( The Boys, The Vampire Diaries) attached as showrunner.

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved book series will see new life, as Netflix just announced it ordered a reboot of the series. Megyn Kelly has responded to the news