Planet of the Apes 1974
What is Planet of the Apes?
The television series "Planet of the Apes" is a science fiction show based on a previous film and its sequels. The series is inspired by the novel of the same name by Pierre Boulle.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 13, 1974
- Last aired
- Dec 20, 1974
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 106 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 14 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- CBS
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The television series "Planet of the Apes" is a science fiction show based on a previous film and its sequels. The series is inspired by the novel of the same name by Pierre Boulle. The story takes place in a future world where a civilization of humanoid apes dominates the planet. The main characters include two astronauts and a sympathetic chimp friend, who find themselves as fugitives in this new society. The series explores the relationships and conflicts between the apes and the human characters, offering a unique perspective on a world where the roles of species are reversed. The show's premise is rooted in the earlier film and its sequels, which were also inspired by Boulle's novel.
Should you watch it?
“Two astronauts and a sympathetic chimp flee a future Earth ruled by humanoid apes.”
- Features a sympathetic chimp character
- Based on the acclaimed film and novel series
- Limited available synopsis details
- Fugitive premise may feel repetitive
Watch it if you enjoy television adaptations of classic science fiction films about humanoid apes.
The series involves action, adventure, drama, and science fiction themes.
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Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Escape from Tomorrow Mytharc Sep 13, 1974
- E2 The Gladiators Core Sep 20, 1974
- E3 The Trap Core Sep 27, 1974
- E4 The Good Seeds Core Oct 4, 1974
- E5 The Legacy Core Oct 11, 1974
- E6 Tomorrow's Tide Core Oct 18, 1974
- E7 The Surgeon Core Oct 25, 1974
- E8 The Deception Core Nov 1, 1974
- E9 The Horse Race Core Nov 8, 1974
- E10 The Interrogation Core Nov 15, 1974
- E11 The Tyrant Core Nov 22, 1974
- E12 The Cure Core Nov 29, 1974
- E13 The Liberator Mytharc Dec 6, 1974
- E14 Up Above the World So High Mytharc Dec 20, 1974
Frequently asked questions
When was the Planet of the Apes television series released?
It was released in 1974.
What is the premise of the show?
Two astronauts and a sympathetic chimp friend are fugitives in a future Earth dominated by a civilization of humanoid apes.
What genres are associated with the series?
The show spans science and fantasy, action and adventure, and drama.
What inspired the series?
It is based on the 1968 Planet of the Apes film and its sequels, which were inspired by the novel by Pierre Boulle.
Who are the main characters mentioned in the overview?
The overview mentions two astronauts and a sympathetic chimp friend.
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