Little House on the Prairie is a Western historical family drama series developed by Rebecca Sonnenshine. Based on the iconic book series of the same name by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the Netflix series is set in the late 19th century in Midwestern America, and it follows the Ingalls family as they journey to Independence, Kansas, looking for a fresh start but soon discover the uncertain and dangerous nature of the American West. Little House on the Prairie stars Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald, Alice Halsey, Skywalker Hughes, Warren Christie, Jocko Sims, Meegwun Fairbrother, Alyssa Wapanatâhk, and Wren Zhawenim Gotts. So, if you loved the historical drama, family story, and compelling characters in Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Little House on the Prairie (Prime Video & Peacock)
Little House on the Prairie is a Western historical drama series developed by Blanche Hanalis. Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series, the NBC series is set in the 1870s, and it follows the Ingalls family as they spend their days working on their farm near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, and support each other through life’s many hardships. Little House on the Prairie stars Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson, Lindsay Greenbush, Sidney Greenbush, and Dean Butler.
Anne with an E (Netflix)
Anne with an E is a Canadian coming-of-age period drama series created by Moira Walley-Beckett. Based on the 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, the Netflix series is set in the late 19th century, and it follows Anne, a clever young orphan, as she is taken in by an aging brother-sister duo and soon becomes a part of their lives. Anne with an E stars Amybeth McNulty, Geraldine James, Dalila Bela, Lucas Jade Zumann, and Aymeric Jett Montaz.
Little Women (Netflix, Peacock, Tubi, YouTube, Plex, The Roku Channel, & Rent on Prime Video)
Little Women is a British historical drama series written by Heidi Thomas. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s iconic novel of the same name, the BBC One series is set in the 1860s in New England and it follows the story of the March sisters as they support each other through life’s various twists and turns. Little Women stars Emily Watson, Maya Hawke, Willa Fitzgerald, Annes Elwy, and Kathryn Newton.
1883 (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
1883 is a Western drama series created by Taylor Sheridan. Based on the Paramount Network series Yellowstone, the Paramount+ series is set in a post-Civil War America and it follows the Dutton family as they leave Tennessee and join a wagon train journeying from Fort Worth, Texas to Oregon and settle down in Montana, where they lay the foundation of what one day will become the Yellowstone Ranch. 1883 stars Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, and Marc Rissmann.
Heartland (FRNDLY TV)
Heartland is a Canadian family drama series developed by Murray Shostak. Based on Lauren Brooke’s book series, the CBC series is set in Alberta, Canada and it follows Amy Fleming as she grieves the loss of her mother while continuing her work of healing horses but her life takes a turn when her estranged older sister and father come back into her life. Heartland stars Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan, Shaun Johnston, and Chris Potter.
The Waltons (Prime Video & Peacock)
The Waltons is a historical drama series created by Earl Hamner Jr. Based on Hamner Jr.’s 1961 book The Homecoming, the CBS series is set in rural mountainous West Virginia and it follows the daily life of the Walton family as they struggle with the hardships brought upon by the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons stars Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Jon Walmsley, and Mary Elizabeth McDonough.
When Calls the Heart (Hallmark+, FRNDLY TV, & Rent on Prime Video)
When Calls the Heart is a Western drama series co-developed by Michael Landon Jr. and Brian Bird. Based on Janette Oke’s book of the same name, the Hallmark Channel series follows Elizabeth Thatcher, a young teacher who decides leaves her life of luxury behind after being assigned to teach in a small coal mining town. Elizabeth struggles to assimilate with her new surroundings and people. When Calls the Heart stars Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin, Martin Cummins, Jack Wagner, and Pascale Hutton.