Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie revives Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic novels—and the hit 1970s drama—for a new generation. Created by Rebecca Sonnenshine, the new adaptation follows the Ingalls family as they set out to start a new life on the American frontier during the 1860s and 1870s. By the end of the delightful eight-episode season, released on July 19, Laura, her Pa Charles, her Ma Caroline, and her older sister Mary settle in Independence, Kansas, and make new friends—until a shocking revelation prompts the family to seek out a new home.
Thankfully for eager fans, the team behind Netflix’s reimagining is already working on new episodes. Below, read what we know about Little House on the Prairie season 2 so far, including which book will inform the next installment.
Everything We Know About ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Season 2
Netflix’s adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s autobiographical novel series got an early season 2 renewal.
Has ‘Little House on the Prairie’ been renewed for season 2?
Yes! Netflix confirmed Little House on the Prairie season 2 in early March, four months before the series’ debut.
“We are delighted to renew this beautiful reimagining of Little House on the Prairie for a second season ahead of its Netflix debut.” Jinny Howe, Netflix’s head of US and Canada scripted series, said at the time. “The exceptional work by Rebecca Sonnenshine and the entire cast and crew on season 1 has established a rich foundation of storytelling for years to come. With its hopeful spirit and emotional authenticity, we’re confident that Little House will deliver even more of what fans truly love.”
Season 1 instantly landed in Netflix’s Top 10 within less than a week of its debut.
When will ‘Little House on the Prairie’ season 2 come out?
Though Netflix hasn’t revealed when Little House on the Prairie season 2 will arrive, the wait shouldn’t be that long. According to Radio Times, the new episodes began filming in early June in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada—and have already wrapped. The streamer announced in a mid-October 2026 press release that the shoot was done and shared a wholesome behind-the-scenes photo of stars Skywalker Hughes and Alice Halsey to celebrate.
Skywalker Hughes and Alice Halsey celebrate as season 2 wraps filming.
The season 2 production timeline is very similar to season 1’s, which began in June 2025 and wrapped in October. With that in mind, the series will likely return at the same time, in summer 2027.
All of the Ingalls family is expected to return in season 2.
Who in the cast will return for ‘Little House on the Prairie’ season 2?
Little House on the Prairie wouldn’t be the same without the Ingalls family and their closest friend. That said, we’ll see Alice Halsey (Laura Ingalls), Luke Bracey (Charles Ingalls), Crosby Fitzgerald (Caroline Ingalls), Skywalker Hughes (Mary Ingalls), and Warren Christie (John Edwards) leading season 2.
Even more characters from Ingalls Wilder’s book series will be introduced in the upcoming episodes.
Who are the new cast members in ‘Little House on the Prairie’ season 2?
Get ready to meet some more beloved characters from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books. Deadline has confirmed several newcomers joining Netflix’s reimagining. The Runarounds star Willa Dunn has signed on to play Nellie Oleson, Laura Ingalls’s childhood bully and the fan-favorite villain from the original 1970s TV adaptation. (Fans of the earlier show may have spotted the original Nellie actress, Alison Arngrim, had a cameo in the Netflix series.)
According to the outlet, Netflix’s take on Nellie may be a more layered look at the character. Her description reads, “On the surface, Nellie (Dunn) is a world-class spoiled princess and a playground bully. Smart and supremely confident, sharp-tongued but easily wounded. Lives and breathes to make Laura Ingalls (Halsey) miserable. But beneath her mean-girl persona is tenderness and a yearning for true friendship—even if she doesn’t know exactly how to get it.”
Meanwhile, Charlotte Sullivan has signed on to play Margaret Oleson, Nellie’s mother. “Beautiful, high-energy, charming, unfiltered, fun and funny, with a quick wit and gallows humor, Margaret adores her daughter fiercely and completely, but also fears losing her love,” her description reads.
Also among the new cast is Rachelle Lefevre, who will play Eva Beadle, the beloved town schoolteacher who instantly wins over Laura and Mary. The character is described as “open-minded, passionate, forthright and brave…well-educated, well-read, adventurous, generous of spirit, a world-traveler.”
When production wrapped, Netflix unveiled a handful of other new additions. Here’s who else we can expect to see:
- Newcomer David Wronko “will play Thomas Perry, the cute and whip-smart son of Walnut Grove’s wealthiest family. Thomas is a big fish in a small pond and plans to attend college in New York.”
- Erik Athavale (American Hostage) “will play Reverend Alden, the warm, welcoming, and energetic minister of Walnut Grove’s Congregational church, who sees the best in everyone. Progressive and kind.”
- Elyse Levesque (Stargate Universe, The Originals) “will play Emma Perry. Married to Luther Perry, mother to Maud and Thomas. Born and bred wealthy, she’s refined yet charitable, she secretly calls the shots for her husband’s business.”
- Graham Harvey (Stranger Things, The Night Agent) “will play Johnny Johnson. The son of Norwegian immigrants, Johnny is a gentle and kindhearted farm boy who has never been to school, but has a soul that runs deep.”
- Up-and-comer Jacinta Forest Lewitski “will play Hannah Walker. Farm manager for Lena Nelson. Part Dakota. Dry sense of humor. Amateur pianist and plays first base for the Prairie Clippers. Has a soft spot for outsiders.”
- Lyla Porter-Follows (Frontier, Reign) “will play Mrs. Lena Nelson. She is an optimistic, outspoken young widow who runs the farm her husband left behind.”
- Martin Roach (Aaron Stone, The Last Frontier) “will play Simon Hughes, a Civil War veteran and widower who owns the Blacksmith Shop. He is a level-headed peacemaker, artist, and friend to merchants and farmers alike.”
- Regular Hallmark actor Paul Greene “will play Luther Perry. Father to Thomas and Maud, husband to Emma Perry. Dapper. Authoritative. Walnut Grove’s unpopular grain buyer and town banker. Unafraid to make enemies and chase profits at the expense of farmers.”
- Ryan Northcott (Anna Pigeon) “will play William Oleson, who owns the nicest store in Walnut Grove. A doting husband to Margaret and a loving father to Nellie, He is patient and even-tempered, with a sly sense of humor and excellent business sense.”
- Ginny & Georgia and Hart of Dixie star Scott Porter “will play Peter Ingalls. Charles’ older brother. Peter is the responsible one who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. Handsome, charming, a friend to all.”
Netflix has already confirmed season 2 will adapt what’s technically the fourth book in Ingalls Wilder’s original book series.
Which Laura Ingalls Wilder book will ‘Little House on the Prairie’ season 2 adapt?
By the end of season 1, the Ingalls family (plus new baby Carrie and honorary Ingalls, John Edwards) sets off for a new adventure. Though they spent the season settling in Independence, Kansas, the family’s forced to leave when the government orders them to pay for the land they’d been promised for free. At Mr. Edwards’ suggestion, the group heads to a little town called Walnut Grove.
Walnut Grove—a real-life Minnesota town that boasts the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and the annual Wilder Pageant—is best known as the primary setting of the 1970s series. However, the Ingalls only spent one installment of the source book series in the town: the fourth entry, On the Banks of Plum Creek. We’ll have to wait and see how long Netflix’s adaptation will stay in Walnut Grove, but season 2’s guaranteed to at least cover part of the novel.
The official description for On the Banks of Plum Creek reads: “The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as they leave their little house on the prairie and travel in their covered wagon to Minnesota. They settle into a house made of sod on the banks of beautiful Plum Creek. Soon Pa builds them a sturdier house, with real glass windows and a hinged door. Laura and Mary go to school, help with the chores around the house, and fish in the creek. Pa’s fiddle lulls them all to sleep at the end of the day. But then disaster strikes—on top of a terrible blizzard, a grasshopper infestation devours their wheat crop. Now the family must work harder than ever to overcome these challenges.”
Netflix’s take on Little House on the Prairie will depict the Ingalls’ “nomadic” journeys from the books.
What will ‘Little House on the Prairie’ season 2 be about?
Though most of the plot details for season 2 are under wraps, creator Rebecca Sonnenshine has spoken out about the influences she wants to balance throughout her reimagining of Little House on the Prairie. Speaking with The Wrap, the Vampire Diaries and The Boys alum explained that she’s interested in depicting the books’ version of the Ingalls, who were more nomadic than shown in the ’70s TV series.
“A part of my pitch was that we were going to follow the ebbs and flows of the books, and they are fairly nomadic for quite some time,” she told the outlet. “I missed that from the original show, which was an amazing show and everyone loved it, and it was very special. But it didn’t have the opportunity just because of the realities of television, and it didn’t have the opportunity to do this. And we do now.”
While that means leaving behind season 1’s supporting characters, Sonnenshine added that she’s “always going to look for a way to bring those characters back” if the story allows. “I hope that it runs for a long time so that we get the opportunity to organically do it…We’re trying to be faithful to historical truth and still look for ways to keep our characters alive, however we can.”
As for the future of the series, the showrunner also added that she would “love to do all the books and then look beyond [at Wilder’s] fascinating life.” She added, “When I think about Laura Ingalls Wilder, it’s kind of amazing that someone lived through times that started in covered wagons and no electricity, and lasted all the way into airplanes and the atomic bomb.”