Fans of classic television rejoiced last month when Deadline revealed that Netflix was greenlighting a new adaptation of the beloved television series Little House on the Prairie, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic series of children’s novels. But just a few hours after the announcement, the show was already mired in political controversy.

Little House on the Prairie debuted on NBC just over 40 years ago in September 1974 — and the beloved series often feels as relevant as ever today. The show is based on the series of books by the same name penned by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Netflix's Little House on the Prairie reboot is in the works! Check out the confirmed characters set to return and what we know about the new cast.

Netflix confirmed that an adaption of "Little House on the Prairie" by Laura Ingalls Wilder is in the works. Rebecca Sonnenshine of “The Vampire Diaries" will be the executive producer.