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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-14T17:38:42.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\n__Lord of the Flies__ by William Golding had such a profound effect on me in high school that I've always been rather surprised it's never been adapted into a modern movie or TV show. After all, there's something incredibly cinematic about the premise, because all the characters are stranded on an island with nowhere to turn. Given the success of shows like __Lost__ and __Survivor__ , you'd think this dystopian classic would also get the silver screen treatment.\n\nBehold: BBC production (in association with Stan in Australia) turned the 1954 novel into a television series and Netflix acquired the U.S. distribution rights. And according to the creator and screenwriter, best known for his work on __Adolescence__ , now couldn't be a better time to revisit the text, which heavily explores themes of toxic masculinity during an age where \"hatred\" sells.\n\n\"As a society, we're having a conversation right now about boys,\" said creator Jack Thorne while speaking to Tudum. \"We're losing a generation of boys, and we're losing it because of the hate they are ingesting — because it is an answer to their loneliness and isolation.\"\n\n* * *\n\n## Let's dive into the upcoming television adaptation, which will air on Netflix. Here's everything you need to know.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### What is _Lord of the Flies_ About?\n\nIf you snoozed through your high school English class, don't worry, we've got you covered. _Lord of the Flies_ tells the story of a group of youngsters who survive a plane crash that leaves them stranded on a deserted island without any sign of other human life. Instead of banding together to survive, they end up turning on one another in the worst way possible. Golding leans into cynicism, suggesting that when it comes to human nature, everyone will fend for themselves, even if it means destroying others in the process.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### When is _Lord of the Flies_ available for streaming?\n\nYou can catch the Netflix adaptation of Golding's novel on May 4.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### How Many Episodes Are on the Show?\n\nThere will be a total of 4 episodes in the series, which will give enough time to cover the entire novel. And if that's not enough reason to tune in, the score is composed by the legendary Hans Zimmer.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Jack Thorne on Why We Need _Lord of the Flies_ Now More Than Ever\n\nThe series creator believes it's important that we pay attention to how destructive human behavior can be in today's world, so we can take steps to intervene and make a positive change within our society.\n\n\"I hope it takes people back to the book, and I hope it allows people to lean into what the book really is, in my opinion, a difficult and dangerous account of who we are and what we're capable of,\" he told _Tudum_.\n\n**Will you be tuning in? Let us know in the comments, and follow us on Facebook for more entertainment news!**",
  "title": "Everything We Know About Netflix’s 'Lord Of The Flies' From The Creator Of 'Adolescence'"
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