The Dinosaurs
Seen it?2026 | 1 seasons | Documentary, Animation
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for animation lovers and the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 304K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
- Morgan FreemanSelf - Narrator (voice)