The Warren family’s ambiguous race in the book is established as definitively Black in the miniseries, bringing themes of white savior complexes, white fragility and cultural appropriation to the forefront. However, following this scene, (which foreshadows the story’s ending) it becomes apparent that the show takes the book a step further in every direction. Similar to the book, the miniseries begins with a shot of the Richardsons’ mansion engulfed in flames, a nod to the title of the show. The family is juxtaposed by Mia Warren (Kerry Washington) and her daughter Pearl (Lexi Underwood), whose arrival to Shaker Heights is the catalyst for the plot. In it lives, the pristine Richardson family, led by matriarch Elena Richardson (Reese Witherspoon). The mysteriously perfect setting of Shaker Heights, Ohio immediately grabs the viewer. Based on the book by Celeste Ng, it is one of the few film adaptations that is arguably better than the original. Little Fires Everywhere, a miniseries that premiered on Hulu on March 18, is the perfect quarantine binge.
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