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The Dinosaurs 2026

“Take an epic journey into a lost world.”

★ 7.9/10 · 149 votes TV-PG DocumentaryAnimation 1 seasons · 4 eps Ended
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What is The Dinosaurs?

The Dinosaurs is a documentary television series that explores the evolutionary history of dinosaurs over their 165-million-year existence on Earth. Created by Dan Tapster, the series was released in 2026 and features narration by Morgan Freeman.

Type
TV series
Year
2026
Status
Ended
Episodes
4
First aired
Mar 6, 2026
Last aired
Mar 6, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
GB, US
Networks
Netflix
Genres
Documentary, Animation
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The Dinosaurs is a documentary television series that explores the evolutionary history of dinosaurs over their 165-million-year existence on Earth. Created by Dan Tapster, the series was released in 2026 and features narration by Morgan Freeman. It examines the origins, diversification, ecological roles, and eventual extinction of dinosaurs, tracing the forces that shaped their development through the Mesozoic Era. Produced by Amblin Entertainment and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the series builds on the team behind the acclaimed documentary Our Planet. The show presents dinosaur life through naturalistic scenarios, structured as a chronological anthology of shorter segments. It focuses primarily on the rise and fall of dinosaur diversity, offering a detailed look at their long dominance of terrestrial ecosystems. The series became available on streaming platforms, continuing the tradition of high-quality natural history programming.

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“An epic documentary series chronicling the 165 million year history of dinosaurs on Earth.”

Reasons to watch
  • comprehensive historical scope
  • detailed evolutionary analysis
Keep in mind
  • limited to prehistoric subject matter

Watch it if you are interested in the evolution and history of dinosaurs.

The series is an educational documentary focused on natural history.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

It examines the 165 million years of dinosaurs on Earth.

Does the series cover all dinosaurs?

The series covers dinosaurs from the first to the last.

What is the focus of the show?

The show focuses on the forces that shaped dinosaur evolution.

Is this a documentary?

Yes, it is an epic documentary series.

When does the series take place?

It covers the 165 million year period dinosaurs existed on Earth.