The Lonesome Dove Revival: What's at Stake for Netflix and the Western Genre The news that Netflix has ordered a new series adaptation of Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Lonesome Dove" is a significant development, but it also raises more questions than it answers.
At its core, this revival is about reviving the Western genre itself.
Netflix has demonstrated a willingness to take risks on ambitious projects with broad appeal, often partnering with established creators and producers to breathe new life into classic stories.