Dinosaurs are one of the most remarkable animals that have ever existed—66 million years before humans. So how did the team behind the series know how to depict all of these extraordinary creatures? Each week, join executive producer Mike Gunton as he dives into the art and science that brought the groundbreaking Apple Original series to life. Prehistoric Planet, an Apple Original series, is streaming now. Season 2 premieres May 22. Watch where available. apple.co/PrehistoricPlanetTV

Latest episodes

The Next Big Thing

May 29, 2023 · 46 min

Tim Walker and Dr. Darren Naish return for more conversation with Mike. They consider the legacy of Prehistoric Planet and the value of doing a nature series on long-gone animals. And there’s a special guest appearance by David…
Digging Up The Evidence

May 22, 2023 · 49 min

Establishing the looks, sounds, and behaviors of animals we’ll never see in real life is no easy feat. In this episode, Mike continues his mission to pull back the curtain on creating all things dinosaur. He speaks with returning guests…
Behind the Science

May 15, 2023 · 46 min

Continuing his breakdown of how the epic series comes together, Mike reveals the primary component necessary for making all of the dinosaurs look so unbelievably real. Hint: It’s thanks to (appropriately) a truly gigantic team of experts…
The Origin Story

May 8, 2023 · 45 min

Celebrated actor and filmmaker Jon Favreau joins Mike this week and lets us all in on the surprising connection Prehistoric Planet has with The Jungle Book and The Lion King. The pair recount their first meeting and explain how they…
Introducing Prehistoric Planet: The Official Podcast

May 2, 2023 · 2 min

Prehistoric Planet: The Official Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the groundbreaking series on Apple TV. Hosted by executive producer Mike Gunton, each episode features guests including fellow executive producer Jon Favreau, expert…