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Little House on the Prairie<\/em> ended with a surprise shakeup so will the show return for season 2 amid planned cast changes?<\/p>\n

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Based on the beloved book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder<\/strong><\/a>, Little House on the Prairie<\/em> series is centered on the Ingalls family, who live on a farm on Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the late 1800s.<\/p>\n

While Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert<\/strong> and Melissa Sue Anderson<\/strong> originated the roles, Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald<\/strong> and Skywalker Hughes<\/strong> took over in Netflix’s version.<\/p>\n

The show, which premiered in July 2026, featured some changes after the family started out in Independence, Kansas. The season finale hinted<\/a> at a big change as the Ingalls left the homestead behind for Plum Creek.<\/p>\n

Luckily, Netflix already renewed the show for season 2<\/a> so audiences will see how the twist affects the main characters. Keep scrolling for everything to know about season 2:<\/p>\n

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Wilder’s book series was centered on the family during their time in Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, which wasn’t introduced in season 1. Instead, the audience saw the Ingalls try to build a life in Kansas before having to move on – and that led them to Minnesota?.<\/p>\n

Their new home, which was the location featured in the books and the original TV show, will be explored in season 1. As a result, most of the characters introduced in season 1 won’t be returning.<\/p>\n

Halsey, Bracey, Fitzgerald and Hughes are all reprising their roles. Warren Christie<\/strong>\u2018s character is also making the move with the Ingalls family after Edwards joined them on their journey elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Jocko Sims, Meegwun Fairbrother, Alyssa Wapanat\u00e2hk<\/strong> and Wren Zhawenim Gotts<\/strong> aren’t likely to return with the Ingalls’ exit.<\/p>\n

Season 2 will introduce Willa Dunn<\/strong> as Laura’s rival Nellie Oleson. Charlotte Sullivan<\/strong>, meanwhile, is playing Nellie’s mother, Margaret, while Rachelle Lefevre<\/strong> is a Walnut Grove schoolteacher.<\/p>\n

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Copyright 2026 Us Weekly. All rights reserved<\/i><\/p>\n

This story was originally published July 16, 2026 at 6:16 AM.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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