Netflix Acquires U.S. Rights for ‘Lord of the Flies’ Series From ‘Adolescence’ Creator

Netflix is now streaming the new TV series based on the classic novel Lord of the Flies. The show, which has received positive reviews, became available in the U.S. just days after premiering in the U.K.

According to Deadline, Netflix has obtained the rights to stream the BBC’s new adaptation of Lord of the Flies. The four-episode series, created by Jack Thorne (who also co-created Adolescence), first became available on BBC iPlayer on February 8th, but a release date for Netflix hasn’t been announced yet.

More to come.

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2026-02-13 19:16