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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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The Dinosaurs — Season 1

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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
A-
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
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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 zack M @RT78532817 Mar 21 I can admit it was an entertaining watch, but if you were hoping for a more natural depiction of prehistoric history you’ll be disappointed. It goes heavy on the fantasy and light on the facts and science. Depicting dramatic battles and cartoonish animal behaviour. Suitable for kids but I’m sure I’m not alone for wanting a realistic and natural depiction of these prehistoric animas. See more Ed T @CandiceOMayor Mar 19 Lack of details of anything. For example, shows the first small carnivorous dinosaur, and say they won't eat the big vegetarian dinosaur, viewers will be "What do they eat?" Nope, do not tell you at all, just leave it at that. Absolutely lack of information. See more Read all reviews
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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

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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