Lord of the Flies
Created by Jack Thorne
On BBC One
A dark, psychologically intense adaptation of a foundational novel about the collapse of civilization and the loss of innocence among stranded boys.
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.
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