TV Show review
Review basis: 3 seasons, 15 episodes · through November 26, 2025
May 23, 2022 · TV-PG · Returning Series
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
Prehistoric Planet is a computer-animated documentary series about ancient animal life. The first two seasons show dinosaurs in the Cretaceous period, and the third season shows Ice Age mammals. The episodes follow these creatures as they hunt, mate, and travel through different lands. The narration focuses completely on biology and animal survival.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Prehistoric Planet.
Woke representation / casting
There are no human actors or characters in the series, only computer-generated animals and voice narration.
Woke political dialogue
The dialogue is limited to standard wildlife narration about animal science, biology, and prehistoric climates.
Identity-driven story themes
The episodes depict animal survival, migration, and food chains, entirely avoiding human social identities or progressive political themes.
Western institutional / cultural critique
The series does not portray or critique human civilization, Western culture, traditional family structures, or political systems.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant.
Production
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
A British tabloid briefly accused the show of being soft and woke because of a feathered T. rex caring for its offspring, though this fringe complaint was widely laughed at by viewers.
Creator track record context
The creative team consists of natural history specialists and animators who focus on science-based educational content and maintain a non-political track record.
