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Prehistoric Planet

2022 – nowShow3 seasons15 episodesTV-PG

Documentary
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic85–Rotten Tomatoes91%86%

An awe-inspiring, epic documentary series about history and family, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for laughs or big ideas.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 15 episodes · best: S1E5 "Forests" 8.5

Episodes

8.4
8.2
7.9

Story

The epic series returns with a new era.

Experience the wonders of our world like never before in this epic series from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth. Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.

Feels like

  • Cinematic Prehistoric Documentary
  • Photorealistic Dinosaur Simulation
  • Behavioral Science Focus
  • Immersive Soundscape Design
  • Family-Centric Storytelling
  • Educational Spectacle
  • Natural History Reimagined
  • High-Budget Production Value
  • Emotional Animal Portrayals

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andrew R. Jones, Adam Valdez, Krzysztof Szczepański
Written by
Mike Gunton, Matthew Thompson, Paul Thompson
Produced by
Tim Walker, Simon Bell, Paul Thompson
Music by
Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman, Kara Talve

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Facts

May 23, 2022 · November 26, 2025 · Still running

First aired
May 23, 2022
Latest episode
November 26, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 15 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

Bloodless Carnage, Matchstick Weapon, Don't Wake the Sleeper +9

  • Bloodless Carnage
  • Matchstick Weapon
  • Don't Wake the Sleeper
  • Goofy Feathered Dinosaur
  • Pint-Sized Powerhouse
  • Square-Cube Law
  • Scary Stinging Swarm
  • Whale Egg
  • Uncertain Doom
  • Parental Abandonment
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Gentle Giant Sauropod

12 of 97 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Prehistoric Planet?"

Questions about Prehistoric Planet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prehistoric Planet?

Apple TV

In the United States, Prehistoric Planet streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Prehistoric Planet worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 85).

Which season of Prehistoric Planet is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.9. The highest-rated episode is Forests (season 1, episode 5) at 8.5, and the lowest is Oceans (season 2, episode 4) at 8.1.

Is Prehistoric Planet okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Prehistoric Planet?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Prehistoric Planet plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Prehistoric Planet use?

Bloodless CarnageMatchstick WeaponDon't Wake the SleeperGoofy Feathered DinosaurPint-Sized PowerhouseSquare-Cube LawScary Stinging SwarmWhale EggUncertain DoomParental AbandonmentBittersweet EndingGentle Giant Sauropodand 85 more

TV Tropes lists 97 tropes for it, including Bloodless Carnage, Matchstick Weapon, and Don't Wake the Sleeper.