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New 'Little House' series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center
By Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 9, 2026
· 5 min read
It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the “Little House on the Prairie” remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.The show, premiering Thursday and set in the late 1800s, follows the Ingalls family led by Charles and Ca...
Key takeaway In 1974, Michael Landon co-created the TV series based on the books where he played Pa alongside Melissa Gilbert as Laura.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own history of settlement and cultural exchange can inform our understanding of the complex themes presented in the new "Little House on the Prairie" series. As a city that has long been a crossroads of different cultures, San Antonio residents may appreciate the show's portrayal of the Ingalls family's encounters with the Osage Nation and their efforts to build relationships with their new neighbors. The show's exploration of the tensions between settlers and Native American communities is particularly relevant in a city like San Antonio, where the legacy of Spanish colonization and the interactions between European settlers and indigenous peoples continue to shape the community's identity. By examining the past through the lens of the Ingalls family's experiences, viewers in San Antonio may gain a deeper understanding of the city's own complex history and the ways in which different cultures have intersected and influenced one another over time.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the “Little House on the Prairie” remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.The show, premiering Thursday and set in the late 1800s, follows the Ingalls family led by Charles and Ca...
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