TV Show: Lord of the Flies (2026)

About this episode

The episode discusses the new limited series adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies' and its implications on various readings of the text.

Lord of the Flies is back thanks to the new four episode limited series from Adolescence creators Mark Munden and Jack Thorne. After revisiting William Golding's original text, Brenna has a list of adaptation changes and how they affect the colonial, queer, and race readings. Plus: non-professional child actors; fish eyed lenses; the impact of B/W vs colour; and why this series isn't exactly entertainment Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com   Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brenna Clarke Gray, Joe Lipsett

Topics covered

• adaptation changes
• colonial readings
• queer readings
• race readings
• child actors
• visual style

Keywords

• Lord of the Flies
• adaptation
• colonialism
• queer theory
• race
• child actors
• visual style
• Mark Munden
• Jack Thorne

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adolescence

Books & works: Lord of the Flies, William Golding's original text

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