Planet of the Apes
Created by Anthony Wilson
On CBS
A post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure where fugitives navigate a hostile ape-dominated world, balancing action and social commentary with genuine stakes and alienation.
Two astronauts and a sympathetic chimp friend are fugitives in a future Earth dominated by a civilization of humanoid apes. Based on the 1968 Planet of the Apes film and its sequels, which were inspired by the novel of the same name by Pierre Boulle.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Planet of the Apes scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Does Planet of the Apes leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Planet of the Apes violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Planet of the Apes easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is Planet of the Apes sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Planet of the Apes, and what each one shares →
Like Planet of the Apes
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Planet of the Apes
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Planet of the Apes, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Planet of the Apes, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Planet of the Apes, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
