Little House on the Prairie has already been renewed for season 2 – but not every cast member is returning.
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Based on the beloved book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie series is centered on the Ingalls family, who live on a farm on Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the late 1800s.
While Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson originated the roles, Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald and Skywalker Hughes took over in Netflix’s version.
Season 2, however, will look quite different, since the Ingalls family moved from Wisconsin to build a homestead near Independence, Kansas.
Wilder’s book series was centered on the family during their time in Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, which will be explored in the sophomore season. As a result, most of the characters introduced in season 1 won’t be returning.
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Keep scrolling to see who is – and isn’t – coming back for season 2:
There would be no Little House on the Prairie without Pa so Charles is heavily featured in season 2.
Fitzgerald is reprising her role as matriarch Caroline.
Halsey a.k.a Laura is at the center of season 2 as well.
Mary, meanwhile, is back again with Hughes in the role once more.
After making the move with the Ingalls family, Edwards will continue to appear on Little House on the Prairie.
Sims’ story as Dr. George Tann seemingly wrapped up in season 1.
Fairbrother won’t be featured in season 2 after playing William Mitchell.
Wapanatâhk isn’t expected back as White Sun.
With the move, Gotts is likely not returning as Good Eagle.
Season 2 will introduce Laura’s rival Nellie Oleson.
Sullivan, meanwhile, is playing Nellie’s mother, Margaret, in season 2.
Lefevre’s character Eva is a Walnut Grove schoolteacher introduced in the sophomore season.
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This story was originally published July 14, 2026 at 6:16 AM.