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Lord of the Flies

2026Show1 season4 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic836.3Rotten Tomatoes91%59%

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak drama series about society and everyday modern life, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E2 "Jack" 6.9

Episodes

6.8

Story

After a plane crash, a group of schoolboys find themselves stranded on a tropical island without adults. Ralph is elected leader and, with the help of the intelligent Piggy, strives to maintain order and civilization. Jack, responsible for the signal fire, becomes increasingly focused on hunting and power struggles. This leads to tensions within the group, gradually pushing the boys from hope and structure into chaos and tragedy.

Feels like

  • Dystopian Survival Drama
  • Psychological Horror
  • Loss of Innocence
  • Social Commentary
  • Cinematic Tension
  • Character Study
  • Allegory of Human Nature
  • Visually Immersive
  • Dark Coming-of-Age

Cast

24 of 28 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Marc Munden
Written by
Jack Thorne
Produced by
Callum Devrell-Cameron
Music by
Cristóbal Tapia de Veer

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Facts

February 8, 2026 · March 1, 2026 · Ended

First aired
February 8, 2026
Last aired
March 1, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
45 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lord of the Flies?"

Questions about Lord of the Flies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lord of the Flies?

Netflix

In the United States, Lord of the Flies streams on Netflix. It also streams in 44 other countries.

Is Lord of the Flies worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (63).

How long does it take to watch Lord of the Flies?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 58 minutes each, aired from 2026 to 2026.

Will I feel good after watching Lord of the Flies?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Lord of the Flies plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.