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Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' is a harrowing descent into horror. The cast had a ball

Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Promotional image from Netflix's adaptation of Lord of the Flies.
Image: WPLG Local 10

Netflix's new adaptation of William Golding's 1954 novel "Lord of the Flies" premiered on Monday, depicting the harrowing descent into chaos faced by a group of British boys stranded on a tropical island after a plane crash in the mid-1950s. The series explores themes of tyranny and the fragility of democracy, highlighting that despite social and technological advancements, the underlying issues remain relevant. Actor David McKenna, who portrays the character Piggy, emphasizes that the same outcomes could occur if a similar situation were to happen today.

Source: WPLG Local 10

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