Netflix's New Adaptation Of a 72-Year-Old Classic Is Deeply Dividing Critics & Audiences on Rotten Tomatoes

Netflix's New Adaptation Of a 72-Year-Old Classic Is Deeply Dividing Critics & Audiences on Rotten Tomatoes

Netflix is no stranger to reviving decades-old classic texts. Just last year, the streamer released the latest adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, based on the over 200-year-old novel. Four years ago, Netflix achieved Oscar glory with their adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front, based on the 98-year-old novel by Erich Maria Remarque. Even last week, Netflix made headlines with confirmation about their new adaptation of The Chronicl…

Stephen King Calls Netflix’s 94% Rated 4-Part Horror Adaptation “Remarkable”

When Stephen King compliments a horror show, it usually means it’s worth your time. The legendary writer recently took to social media, X (formerly Twitter), to commend the adaptation of Lord of the Flies, a chilling four-part series that’s already earned an impressive 94% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes (as of May 5, 2026), even if audience reactions have been more divided. LORD OF THE FLIES (Netflix): I had my doubts, but it's remarkable. C…