Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs

1995TV ShowEndedEnglish

Dinosaurs follows the life of a family of dinosaurs, living in a modern world. They have TV's, fridges, microwaves, and every modern convenience.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Michael Jacobs and Bob YoungGenres: Sitcom, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

The series follows the lives of the Sinclair family, a family of anthropomorphic dinosaurs living in a modern suburban setting. Despite their prehistoric nature, they grapple with everyday issues like family dynamics, work, school, and societal changes, all through the lens of their unique dinosaur perspective.

Critical Reception

Dinosaurs was a unique and ambitious sitcom for its time, praised for its innovative puppetry and animatronics, as well as its surprisingly mature and often satirical take on contemporary social issues. While some critics found the humor occasionally hit-or-miss, the show was generally well-received for its creativity and its willingness to tackle serious topics within a family-friendly format.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking animatronic and puppetry work.
  • Appreciated for its bold social commentary disguised as family humor.
  • Noted for its memorable characters and a distinct, often dark, sense of humor.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available. However, the show is remembered fondly by many for its creative premise and its ability to blend comedy with thought-provoking themes.

Fun Fact

The show's creators deliberately chose not to give the dinosaur characters human-like hands, opting for more reptilian appendages to maintain their non-human characteristics, despite the practical challenges this presented for interacting with everyday objects.

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