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First announced in June 2022, Earth survival is a new natural history miniseries produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio and Loud Minds, the production company behind the hugely successful series. Walking with dinosaursits sequel Walking with monsters And written series Primitive. The eight-part show premieres Thursday, June 11 at 8pm PT/ET and airs weekly on NBC, which can also be streamed live on the streaming services that carry said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling (in select markets) and Hulu + Live TV.
The day after airing on NBC, episodes will also be available to stream on-demand on Peacock, and while the streamer doesn’t offer a free trial directly, deal-hunters can enjoy free Peacock access through partner subscriptions, including DirecTV and Instacart+ — more about each option below.
Quick overview: How to watch Earth survival
- Premiere date: Thursday, June 11, at 8pm PT/ET
- channel: nbc
- Stream online: Sling TV
- Episode release schedule: Weekly on Thursdays, 8pm PT/ET
- Number of episodes: eight
Where to watch Earth survival: Release date, broadcast time
The eight-part series premieres Thursday, June 11 at 8pm PT/ET on NBC, with the remaining seven episodes airing weekly during the same timeslot.
How to broadcast Earth survival Online for free
As mentioned, since the weekly episodes of Earth survival It will air on NBC, and will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), and Sling. (in select markets) and Hulu + Live TV.
Each of the eight episodes will also premiere on Peacock the day after it airs on NBC. Not a subscriber? Although the streamer itself no longer offers a free trial, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s premium packages — Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier — can get two months of Movies Extra Pack + Peacock for free ($19.98 value).
And since DirecTV offers a free five-day trial for any plan, new members can stream upcoming episodes (plus everything the packages offer) at no cost during the trial period. Simply select your preferred Signature Pack, then choose the “Movies Extra Pack + Peacock Premium” add-on where you are asked to choose your add-ons, and your two free months will be automatically applied.
Deal-savvy streamers can also get the ad-supported Peacock Premium plan (standard price $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year) included for free with an Instacart+ membership. After a 14-day free trial for this membership, the subscription costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year with annual billing.
Earth survival Summary of the documentary series
According to the offer history, Earth survival It will take viewers “to encounter strange and awe-inspiring creatures and the breathtaking landscape of a vibrant lost world. Audiences will witness how life finds a way to survive on a planet where meteorites fall, giant volcanoes erupt, seas boil, and the earth moves. These are the stories of the survivors, fighters, and lucky ones who shaped the world we live in.”
