Jack Thorne's Lord Of The Flies finds fresh terror in a familiar story

Summary: Jack Thorne’s new Lord of the Flies TV show on Netflix brings fresh terror to a familiar story. Instead of just saying humans are naturally cruel, it shows how the boys' actions mirror the flaws of their own society. The show has four episodes, each focusing on a different boy: Piggy, Jack, Simon, and Ralph. It makes the characters feel like real kids. Piggy struggles with his asthma but shows deep kindness. We even finally learn his real name!

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