Is Lord of the Flies sad?

Yes, very. More sad than 96% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is Lord of the Flies easy watching?

Barely. Less comforting than 88% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is Lord of the Flies violent?

Yes. More violent than 85% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Lord of the Flies

Name: Lord of the Flies
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure
Released: 2026
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Winston Sawyers, David McKenna, Lox Pratt, Ike Talbut, Thomas Connor

Created by Jack Thorne

On BBC One

20261 season4 episodes58 min7.6 / 10

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.

Clusters

History's moral weight, thrillingly grim

Genres

Drama Action & Adventure

Keywords

Based On Novel Or Book Stranded Survival Anarchy Deserted Island Tropical Island Innocence Lost Shell 1950s Kids On Their Own Plane Crash Plane Wreck Isolated Society Leadership Admiring

Where to watch

StreamNetflix

Questions people ask

Is Lord of the Flies sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Lord of the Flies easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does Lord of the Flies leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Lord of the Flies scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Lord of the Flies violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.