Searxng/Lord of the Flies TV seri TV The classic novel becomes a gripping TV series. Stranded boys descend into chaos. Premieres this spring on Netflix. April 18, 2026 AceShowbiz - The highly anticipated television adaptation of William Golding's classic novel Lord of the Flies is set to premiere on Netflix in the United States this spring. Originally published in 1954, the novel has remained a cornerstone of literature for decades, and now, for the first time ever, it is being brought to life as a TV series produced by the BBC.