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The Worst Episodes of Ancient Earth

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Ancient Earth is an original CuriosityStream documentary series running for 2 seasons. Each season comprises of 3-3 episodes, respectively that feature stunning animations in Ultra HD 4K quality. The 1st season sheds light on the kind

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Ancient Earth Season 1 Episode 1 - The Permian
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #1 - The Permian

    S1:E1

    Planet Earth was inhabited by many wondrous creatures throughout the Permian period. Massive geologic changes finally allowed life to thrive on land and sea, producing voracious saber-toothed carnivores like Gorgonopsid and the terrifying 40-foot shark Helicoprion. But it couldn't last forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ancient Earth Season 1 Episode 3 - The Cretaceous
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #2 - The Cretaceous

    S1:E3

    The Cretaceous was the golden age on ancient Earth. Magnificent and terrifying dinosaurs like Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus ruled the land. But they were all wiped out in an instant by one of the most powerful impacts our Earth has ever endured -- a collision with an asteroid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ancient Earth Season 1 Episode 2 - The Triassic
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #3 - The Triassic

    S1:E2

    After the Permian period, the epic saga of evolution and extinction on Earth produced the world's first dinosaurs, plesiosaurs and pterosaurs. They dominated land, sea and air until another period of extreme volcanism generated vast waves of lava and toxic gas and killed roughly 75% of all species.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ancient Earth Season 2 Episode 2 - The Mystery of the Feathered Dragons
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #4 - The Mystery of the Feathered Dragons

    S2:E2

    Thanks to new technologies combining genetics, ethology, geology and even particle physics, paleontologists can now recreate the missing branches of the tree of life. Now, paleontologists can show that there were far more feathered dinosaurs than previously believed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ancient Earth Season 2 Episode 1 - What Killed The Giant Insects
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #5 - What Killed The Giant Insects

    S2:E1

    Giant insects once dominated the earth before the dinosaurs. Thanks to new technologies combining genetics, ethology, geology and even particle physics, paleontologists can now recreate the missing branches of the tree of life. Assumptions have been shattered and all the rules are changing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ancient Earth Season 2 Episode 3 - The Dawn of Mammals
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #6 - The Dawn of Mammals

    S2:E3

    Thanks to new technologies combining genetics, ethology, geology and even particle physics, paleontologists can now recreate the missing branches of the tree of life. Because of this, it has been discovered that prehistoric mammals were more varied and numerous than previously thought.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Permian" is the worst rated episode of "Ancient Earth". It scored 7/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/9/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Cretaceous".