NBC Orders Prehistoric Documentary Series ‘Surviving Earth’

NBC has announced the eight-episode hourlong Surviving Earth, which it describes as a documentary event series that will show how life not only survived cataclysmic events but thrived. The logline: From the creators of Walking the Dinosaurs and Primeval, each episode of Surviving Earth will highlight the bizarre and amazing creatures and the landscapes of a lost world. Audiences will witness how life finds a way to survive on a planet where meteors fall, volcanoes erupt, seas boil and the land moves.

Surviving Earth is a co-production between Universal Television Alternative Studio.

“This epic event series promises to be unlike anything we’ve seen before, with state-of-the-art technology recreating an immersive view of prehistoric Earth,” said Rod Aissa, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “With a project of this magnitude, we’re in excellent hands with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Loud Minds on board bringing it to life.”

“This documentary series brings to life the rich history of our planet to shed light on its future,” added Toby Gorman, President, Universal Television Alternative Studio. “It’s a thrill to tap into the latest technology while diving into Earth’s prehistoric past alongside our partners at Loud Minds. We’re excited to bring this unparalleled project to NBC.”

Surviving Earth will be available for streaming the next day on Peacock. A premiere date will be announced at a later date.