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Season 1 – The Dinosaurs

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From the first dinosaurs to the last, examining their 165 million years on Earth and the forces that shaped their evolution.
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Jack Seale Guardian Mar 9
3/5
It’s handsome -- the geology and meteorology are powerfully rendered, while the dinosaurs are only a notch below the very best photorealist simulations we have seen. If there’s an issue... it’s the pace and depth of the narrative. Go to Full Review Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media Mar 17
5/5
This nonfiction tale is every bit as epic as viewers would expect from the likes of Spielberg and Freeman. The Dinosaurs' visuals are breathtaking, and the storytelling is worthy of the legendary narrator. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Mar 6
The Dinosaurs has a solid narrative arc, spectacular CGI and the inimitable voice of Morgan Freeman to guide us through the 140 million year rule of the largest animals that ever walked the earth. Go to Full Review Karen Gordon Original Cin Mar 6
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For the dino-curious, Netflix’s new series is the multimillion-year story of the rise and fall of these Earth giants. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Mar 6
4/5
The Dinosaurs brings a lost world back to life, and the documentary series is every bit as epic as a story about dinosaurs needs to be. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said Mar 6
4/4
The visuals and sound design are outstanding, one of the best nature documentaries in years. viscerally, vividly real. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Charissa H @Charbies 6d Sorry, but I love it. I’m a full grown woman and I love it. I would looooove to see a documentary made that really dissects every aspect of the different eras leading to the reign of dinosaurs as well as their downfall-this is not that. I did definitely learn things from this doc but I also gasped and was gagged several times. It’s Steven Spielberg, people. Of course there’s going to be an element of narrative, action, suspense, etc. I enjoyed it for exactly what it was. Hopefully someone makes a more scientifically in-depth documentary someday, but this one was enjoyable to me. See more Maryssa K @mlynnk Apr 8 My son and I love the show. The son is only four and usually like cartoon dinosaurs. I'm not a fan of the cartoon shows but I absolutely love the show. I love Morgan Freeman's voice, and I really hope they make a season 2. I understand that it's the rise and fall but Steven Spielberg and Morgan Freeman I'm sure you can come up with plenty more that will entertain all of us. please take this into consideration See more Michael Shane B @KVD1969 Mar 26 Executive produced by Steven Spielberg and narrated by Morgan Freeman, this four-part Netflix docuseries tracks the epic 165-million-year journey of history’s most formidable dynasty. From their humble Triassic beginnings to their ultimate dominance and cataclysmic extinction, the series uses cutting-edge CGI to recreate prehistoric worlds with unprecedented detail. Each episode explores the complex social behaviors and survival strategies of these creatures, revealing how they shaped the Earth long before the arrival of man. See more Hongru O @Hongru Mar 26 morgan freeman is back. See more Vinicius M @RT76056269 Mar 23 Um dos melhores finais sobre a extinção dos dinossauros que eu já vi. Achei bem legal tbm que eles mostram as aves agindo como os dinossauros provavelmente agiram. Gostei bastante. See more Matt G. @mgilbert10 Mar 21 Alot of dinosaur fantasy, very little science. Alot of narrative freehand here. See more Read all reviews
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Dan Tapster

Creator

Morgan Freeman

Narrator

Nick Shoolingin-Jordan

Director

Amber Cherry Eames

Director

David Fowler

Writer

David Fowler

Screenwriter

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 6, 2026 Rise A fuzzy little creature that hatches 235 million years ago will spawn a dinosaur dynasty, if it can survive a chaotic climate and carnivorous reptiles. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 6, 2026 Conquest A fiery mass extinction wipes out a rival, allowing dinosaurs to multiply, grow larger, develop longer necks and fend off foes with body armor. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 6, 2026 Empire After a bitter freeze, the Cretaceous era ushers in high sea levels that find pterosaurs flying to islands to feast and dinosaurs hunting in the oceans. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 6, 2026 Fall Dinosaurs rule the entire planet, with T. rex as the most deadly; as the continents split and drift, danger lurks far away in the depths of space. Details
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Season Info

Director
Nick Shoolingin-Jordan, Amber Cherry Eames
Creator
Dan Tapster
Executive Producer
Steven Spielberg, Keith Scholey, Darryl Franklin, Alastair Fothergill, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Rebecca Gill, Fiona Marsh
Screenwriter
David Fowler, David Fowler
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, History, Nature, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 6, 2026
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