Available on Netflix since early March, the documentary mini-series The Dinosaurs, produced by Steven Spielberg and narrated by Morgan Freeman, is becoming a phenomenon. With spectacular reenactments and an accessible narrative, it captivates millions of viewers.
No one really doubted it: whenever Steven Spielberg ventures into the realm of dinosaurs, the audience responds immediately. But this time, the filmmaker isn’t delivering a blockbuster, but a documentary mini-series. And the bet has paid off handsomely.
Streaming on Netflix since March 6, The Dinosaurs is already one of the most-watched contents of the moment. According to the data from the specialized site What’s on Netflix, the series has accumulated over 23.4 million views in just a few weeks. A performance that confirms the audience’s appetite for compelling stories intertwining science, spectacle, and immersive narration.
Steven Spielberg explores dinosaurs from a new perspective
With The Dinosaurs, Steven Spielberg returns to a world he knows better than anyone since Jurassic Park. But here, there’s no pure fiction: the mini-series takes on a documentary approach while maintaining a spectacular dimension.
In four episodes, the series traces the fascinating history of these creatures, from their appearance over 200 million years ago, at the end of the Triassic period, to their extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period. All this is carried by the unmistakable voice of Morgan Freeman, whose narration brings a true epic dimension to the story.
The strength of the program lies in its balance: solid scientific information made accessible through impressive visuals and a staging designed as a true experience.
A public and critical success confirming the trend
Beyond the impressive numbers, The Dinosaurs also impresses the critics. The mini-series boasts a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, while garnering a solid rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Allociné. A double strong signal that confirms that the documentary can rival the most popular fiction on the platform.
This success isn’t really a surprise. The series follows in the footsteps of Life on Our Planet (2023), already produced by Spielberg and narrated by Morgan Freeman. But while the previous project explored the entire evolution of life, The Dinosaurs narrows its focus on a specific period, enhancing its impact.
With this mini-series, Netflix once again proves that spectacular documentaries have become a significant audience driver. And that, even without free-roaming T-Rex in a park, dinosaurs continue to fascinate like never before.
