Prehistoric Planet

2022– · Documentary · 3 seasons · ★ 8.3

Returning series

Synopsis of Prehistoric Planet

A natural history team brings to life, with computer-generated imagery, the dinosaurs and other animals that inhabited Earth 66 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous, shortly before the extinction of the non-avian dinosaurs. The stars are these creatures, spread across the planet, and the narrative thread is the voice of David Attenborough, who presents them in the style of a nature documentary. The series aims to show how these species might have behaved, based on recent paleontological research. It airs on Apple TV+, and Mike Gunton is credited as creator.

«The epic series returns with a new era.»

3seasons

15episodes

41 minper episode

8.3audience scoreTMDB · 531 votes

8.4IMDb rating13,001 votes

Latest episode aired

3x05 · El gran deshielo

November 26, 2025. No date has been announced yet for the next one.

Seasons of Prehistoric Planet

Season 12022 · 5 ep. · ★ 7.8

Season 22023 · 5 ep. · ★ 7.8

Season 32025 · 5 ep. · ★ 7.3

Cast by Prehistoric Planet

David AttenboroughSelf - Presenter10 episodes

Tom HiddlestonSelf - Narrator (voice)5 episodes

Darren NaishSelf - Palaeontologist4 episodes

Ella GilbertSelf - Climate Scientist4 episodes

Paul M. BarrettSelf - National History Museum3 episodes

Victoria HerridgeSelf - Evolutionary Biologist3 episodes

Christopher JacksonSelf - Geoscientist3 episodes

Susannah MaidmentSelf - Natural History Museum2 episodes

Heïdi SevestreSelf - Glaciologist2 episodes

Mark P. WittonSelf - Palaeoartist & PalaeontologistEpisode 1

Michael HabibSelf - University of CaliforniaEpisode 1

Kiersten FormosoSelf - University of Southern CaliforniaEpisode 1

Natalie KehrwaldSelf - GeologistEpisode 1

Aaron CamensSelf - PalaeontologistEpisode 1

Emily L. LindseySelf - Associate Curator, La Brea Tar PitsEpisode 1

Technical Details

Created by: Mike Gunton
Address: Andrew R. Jones, Adam Valdez, Alec Ginns, Krzysztof Szczepański, Katrina Steele
Writing: Matthew Thompson, Mike Gunton, Paul D. Stewart, Paul Thompson, Amber Cherry Eames
Music: Hans Zimmer, Kara Talve, Anže Rozman
Photography: Jonathan Jones, Andrew Fleming, Owen Bissell, Paul Williams, Mark MacEwen
Production companies: BBC Studios Natural History Unit, Golem Creations
Network or Platform: Apple TV
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Original Language: English
Premiere: May 23, 2022
Latest episode aired: November 26, 2025 (3x05)
Status: Returning series
Type: Documentary
Awards: Nominated for 3 Emmy Awards; 5 wins and 25 nominations in total.
Links: IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about Prehistoric Planet

Some species are covered in feathers, such as juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex, following recent paleontological research to depict the animals of the Cretaceous.

Paleozoologist Darren Naish and scientific illustrator Gabriel Ugueto served as consultants on the depiction of prehistoric life, alongside other experts.

Following the premiere, it was revealed that the series had eleven consultants in addition to Darren Naish, including Steve Brusatte and Mark Witton.

The computer-generated imagery was designed to be photorealistic, just like the earlier productions from the same team: The Jungle Book and The Lion King.

It is the first major BBC documentary series about dinosaurs since Planet Dinosaur, from 2011.

Apple TV+ announced "Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age," a new five-episode installment narrated by Tom Hiddleston and premiering on November 26, 2025, set millions of years after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

The second season premiered as a five-day event, with a new episode each day from May 22 to May 26, 2023, and kept David Attenborough's narration and music by Hans Zimmer.

"Prehistoric Planet" received recognition from the Television Critics Association, the Visual Effects Society, the Annie Awards, the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, and the Cinema Eye Honors Awards.

Sources: Wikipedia (Spanish)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Prehistoric Planet have?

Prehistoric Planet has 3 seasons and 15 episodes in total, and it is still airing.

Where to watch Prehistoric Planet in Spain?

Prehistoric Planet is available on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel with a subscription.

Will there be more seasons of Prehistoric Planet?

Prehistoric Planet is still airing, although no date has been confirmed yet for the next episode. Once it's announced, it will appear in this profile.

Who is in Prehistoric Planet?

The main cast includes David Attenborough (Self - Presenter), Tom Hiddleston (Self - Narrator (voice)), Darren Naish (Self - Palaeontologist), and Ella Gilbert (Self - Climate Scientist).

Who created Prehistoric Planet?

Prehistoric Planet is a creation of Mike Gunton.

How long does it take to watch all of Prehistoric Planet?

With episodes of about 41 minutes, watching all 15 episodes takes approximately 10 hours.