'Prehistoric Planet' uses cutting-edge effects to show incredible details of how dinosaurs lived — here's how to watch on Apple TV Plus

The nature docuseries is narrated by Sir David Attenborough. You can watch "Prehistoric Planet" exclusively on Apple TV Plus ($5/month).

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• "Prehistoric Planet" is a new five-part docuseries on Apple TV Plus.
• The show uses wildlife filmmaking and visual effects to recreate the era of the dinosaurs. 
• Apple TV Plus subscriptions cost $5/month after a one-week free trial.

The first episode of "Prehistoric Planet" premiered on May 23 exclusively on Apple TV Plus. The new five-part series, produced by BBC Studios, will debut one new episode every day through May 27. 

"Prehistoric Planet" is a natural history miniseries that transports viewers back 66 million years to the age of the dinosaurs. Using wildlife filmmaking techniques and advanced visual effects, the show aims to paint a fuller picture of Earth during the Cretaceous era by showing the dinosaurs in their natural habitats. 

Check out the trailer for 'Prehistoric Planet'

"Prehistoric Planet" is narrated by Sir David Attenborough and features a new original score and theme from Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. The show is executive produced by Jon Favreau (creator of "The Mandalorian") and Mike Gunton (the Creative Director of the BBC Natural History Unit). 

How to watch 'Prehistoric Planet' 

You can watch "Prehistoric Planet" exclusively on Apple TV Plus. The first episode debuted on May 23. 

Apple TV Plus costs $5 a month for ad-free access to the service's entire streaming library of original content. The Apple TV Plus app is supported on most major connected devices, including iOS and Android smartphones, tablets, streaming media players, and smart TVs. For a full list of supported devices, check out the Apple TV website. 

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Can I watch 'Prehistoric Planet' for free?

You can watch "Prehistoric Planet" for free with an Apple TV Plus trial. New members are eligible for a seven-day free trial before they are charged the monthly price. 

Since "Prehistoric Planet" is a five-day event series, you can sign up for the free trial on May 23 and catch all five new episodes on the day they're released.

Several promotions are available for longer trial periods as well. If you purchase an eligible Apple iPad, iPhone, or Apple TV streaming device, you can get a three month free trial of Apple TV Plus. Additionally, T-Mobile users may be eligible for a year of free Apple TV Plus. To see if you qualify for the promotion, check out the T-Mobile website.

How many episodes of 'Prehistoric Planet' are there? 

There are five episodes of "Prehistoric Planet." A new episode will premiere every day for five days beginning May 23. 

What time do new episodes of 'Prehistoric Planet' come out? 

A new episode of "Prehistoric Planet" will be released at 12 a.m. ET/9 p.m. PT on Apple TV Plus every day from May 23-27.

What else can I watch on Apple TV Plus? 

Apple TV Plus is home to a growing library of original series and movies. A few popular Apple TV Plus originals you can stream right now include: 

• "The Essex Serpent" 
• "Severance"
• "Pachinko"
• "Ted Lasso"
• "The Afterparty"
• "Tehran" 
• "WeCrashed"
• "Shining Girls"
• "CODA"
• "The Tragedy of Macbeth"