{"id":390309,"date":"2026-03-17T21:51:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T21:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/390309\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T21:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T21:51:24","slug":"netflix-series-racks-up-10million-views-one-week-after-release-tv-radio-showbiz-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/390309\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix series racks up 10million views one week after release | TV &#038; Radio | Showbiz &#038; TV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Dinosaurs-netflix-6804200.jpg\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/20\/1200x712\/secondary\/The-Dinosaurs-netflix-6804200.jpg?r=1773673496983\" alt=\"The Dinosaurs netflix\" title=\"The Dinosaurs netflix\" width=\"590\" height=\"350\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Dinosaurs is a four-part docu-series on Netflix. (Image: NETFLIX)<\/p>\n<p>A \u201cbeautiful\u201d series that\u2019s been hailed as a \u201cvisual treat\u201d is ready to stream, having already been binged by millions.<\/p>\n<p><a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/uk\/2177684\/uk-islands-David-Attenborough-favourite\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Attenborough<\/a> has made fans fall in love with wildlife documentaries over the years, with celebrities now stepping in to voiceover whenever there\u2019s a new fly-on-the-wall series.<\/p>\n<p>This time, <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/entertainment\/films\/2182383\/netflix-ten-most-watched-films-of-all-time\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Netflix<\/a> has released a wildlife docu-series with a difference, as its latest four-part show is all about creatures that are already extinct: <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/dinosaur\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dinosaurs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Dinosaurs dropped onto the streamer on Wednesday, March 11, delving into the rise and fall of the beasts that roamed the Earth millions of years before humans.<\/p>\n<p>It may have just been a matter of days since its debut, but The Dinosaurs has already attracted more than 10 million views, with fans watching more than 32 million hours of the show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Actor-Morgan-Freeman-6804199.jpg\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/20\/1200x712\/secondary\/Actor-Morgan-Freeman-6804199.jpg?r=1773673497004\" alt=\"Actor Morgan Freeman\" title=\"Actor Morgan Freeman\" width=\"590\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Actor Morgan Freeman narrates The Dinosaurs on Netflix. (Image: GETTY)<\/p>\n<p><strong> READ MORE:<\/strong> <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/showbiz\/tv-radio\/2182826\/netflix-must-watch-film-true-story\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Netflix re-adds &#8216;one of best films of 2010s&#8217; and it&#8217;s a &#8216;mind-blowing true story <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> READ MORE:<\/strong> <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/celebrity-news\/2182799\/louis-theroux-documentary-netflix\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Louis Theroux admits one topic was &#8216;too scary&#8217; to film about <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Attenborough may be nowhere to be seen in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/netflix\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|AutoLink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Netflix<\/a> hit, but fans were delighted to hear the soothing voice of legendary actor Morgan Freeman, famed for films such as The Shawshank Redemption.<\/p>\n<p>The 88-year-old has joined forces with the unforgettable director <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/steven-spielberg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Steven Spielberg<\/a>, best known for movies such as the Jurassic Park franchise, who executive-produced the show.<\/p>\n<p>So it\u2019s no wonder that The Dinosaurs has been a raving success for Netflix, scoring 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and fans singing its praises.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWow, an absolutely amazing series\u201d, a viewer on IMDb began.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cinematography, visuals, everything is awesome. Best dinosaur series or film ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Dinosaurs-netflix-6804201.jpg\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/20\/1200x712\/secondary\/The-Dinosaurs-netflix-6804201.jpg?r=1773673497020\" alt=\"The Dinosaurs netflix\" title=\"The Dinosaurs netflix\" width=\"590\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Dinosaurs on Netflix is executive produced by Jurrasic Park director Steven Spielberg. (Image: NETFLIX)<\/p>\n<p>Another described it as an \u201cabsolute masterpiece\u201d, as a third agreed: \u201cJust wow, thanks for the opportunity to see this masterpiece series&#8230;Love it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Someone else gushed, \u201cThis is the greatest show or movie I have ever seen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will go down in history as the best documentary ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a fellow user commented, \u201cThe visuals in this film are dead set stunning, pulling you right into every jaw-dropping scene.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMorgan Freeman gives an absolutely incredible performance, adding depth and gravitas to the wild adventure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd, of course, we can&#8217;t forget the dinosaurs are majestic, thrilling, and a total spectacle to behold!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Dinosaurs is available to watch on Netflix.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Dinosaurs is a four-part docu-series on Netflix. 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