Searxng/Lord of the Flies Netflix TV A bold new TV adaptation of Golding's classic novel, exploring stranded children's descent into chaos. A definitive retelling of a timeless story. May 5, 2026 AceShowbiz - Lord of the Flies, the latest adaptation of William Golding's iconic 1954 novel, arrives as a compelling and ambitious television event. Despite the story's long history of screen versions, this fresh retelling, created by writer Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden, stands out as one of the most definitive interpretations yet.