# Lord of the Flies (2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/lord-of-the-flies-2026/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 90/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 72% |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 78% |
| Creator | Jack Thorne |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
| Seasons | 1 (6 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Lord of the Flies (2026) is a Drama, Thriller series created by Jack Thorne, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (90%), Metascore (75/100), IMDb (7.4/10), TMDB fan (78%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 72%.

## Celluloid verdict

Jack Thorne's 90% Tomatometer adaptation divides audiences at 72% — visually striking and pedagogically relevant, but critics note it never fully escapes the shadow of prior film versions or Golding's dated gender politics.

## Synopsis

When a plane crash strands a group of British schoolboys on a remote island, civilization's thin veneer cracks under hunger, fear, and the seductive logic of violence. Jack Thorne's Netflix adaptation reframes William Golding's classic with contemporary casting and a visual language that treats the island as both paradise and courtroom.

## Cast

Archie Madekwe, Thaddea Graham, Sean Harris, Evie Picker

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Lord of the Flies worth watching?**
Yes — Lord of the Flies earns a 79% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 90%, Metascore 75/100, IMDb 7.4/10, TMDB fan 78%. Audience snapshot is separate (72%). Jack Thorne's 90% Tomatometer adaptation divides audiences at 72% — visually striking and pedagogically relevant, but critics note it never fully escapes the shadow of prior film versions or Golding's dated gender politics.

**Is Lord of the Flies on Prime Video?**
No — Lord of the Flies is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Lord of the Flies come out?**
Lord of the Flies first aired in 2026 (2026). Created by Jack Thorne; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is Lord of the Flies on Netflix?**
Yes — Lord of the Flies is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of Lord of the Flies are there?**
Lord of the Flies has 1 season across 6 episodes (2026). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Lord of the Flies?**
Lord of the Flies streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Lord of the Flies?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Lord of the Flies’s 6 episodes take around 5 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Lord of the Flies?**
Lord of the Flies stars Archie Madekwe, Thaddea Graham, Sean Harris, Evie Picker. Created by Jack Thorne.

**How many episodes are in Lord of the Flies?**
Lord of the Flies has 6 episodes across 1 season (2026).

**What is Lord of the Flies about?**
When a plane crash strands a group of British schoolboys on a remote island, civilization's thin veneer cracks under hunger, fear, and the seductive logic of violence. Jack Thorne's Netflix adaptation reframes William Golding's classic with contemporary casting and a visual language that treats the island as both paradise and courtroom.

**Who created Lord of the Flies?**
Lord of the Flies was created by Jack Thorne. It is a drama, thriller series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Lord of the Flies?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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