The Dinosaurs
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The Dinosaurs

"Take an epic journey into a lost world."

8.0
Yr 2026
Status Ended
Documentary
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Overview

From the first dinosaurs to the last, this epic documentary series examines their 165 million years on Earth and the forces that shaped their evolution.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 62 /100

Critical reception for Netflix's docuseries The Dinosaurs is divided, with opinions ranging from praise for its vivid action to harsh criticism of its visual effects. Proponents like Collider hailed the docuseries as a brutally vivid spectacle, crediting Morgan Freeman's narration and the visual effects mastery of ILM for helping the show rise above its structural limitations. Other outlets similarly appreciated the series as a visually stunning experience, even if certain background elements felt constrained.

Conversely, negative reviews were sharp in their assessment. Esquire dismissively panned the show over its unflattering 3D-rendered creatures, while The Guardian felt that despite crisp closeup photography and soothing narration, the series covers familiar ground that has been executed dozens of times before. Specialized reviewers noted that while CGI assets are visibly repurposed from earlier projects like Life on Our Planet, the overall execution marks a noticeable step up in quality.

“The mastery of ILM and Morgan Freeman guiding the audience through hellscapes of another era helps the series rise above its limitations.”

“Morgan Freeman’s narration is so soothing, you could use this as a relaxation aid”

“It's hard to think about anything but these ugly, 3D-rendered dinos.”

“Significantly better than its predecessor... it overall vastly improves on Life on Our Planet.”

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UK • CA • US
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US • UK • CA
Why fans love it

Combining animated visuals with documentary storytelling, The Dinosaurs offers a historical reinterpretation of prehistoric life. The 2026 series traces 165 million years of evolution across the Mesozoic era, focusing on how environmental shifts and natural disasters altered the planet. Morgan Freeman lends his voice to the narrative, guiding the story from the earliest origins of these creatures through to their final mass extinction.

The appeal lies in its informative approach to deep history. Rather than treating prehistoric eras as static fossil records, the show frames ancient life as an ongoing struggle against a shifting global landscape. It highlights the massive natural forces that drove evolutionary changes over millions of years, giving viewers a clear look at the major events that defined the Mesozoic world.

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Credited 1
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
as Self - Narrator (voice)
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Keywords

natural disaster historical reinterpretation environmental & natural disasters dinosaur informative mass extinction evolution prehistoric life mesozoic era
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Details

First Aired
March 06, 2026
Status
Ended
Origin
GB, US
TMDB Votes
155