I loved this series as a kid. Upon re watching it I knew it would be a lack-luster experience compared to the films from that era. But it does have some good stories and hit on a lot of socially conscious story lines despite the low production budgets to be expected back in the day. As is so common in the past, and even still today with regard to some projects , there are inconsistencies of logic and time frame compared to the films that preceded this TV show. The show takes place in the year 3084 AD, according to the title credit sequence, while the first film takes place in 3955 AD. It is clearly stated in one early episode that the events of the original Planet film is referenced and that talking humans appeared and that the Apes managed to suppress the event and turn it into a myth rather than fact. In this show humans talk, with rather contemporary speech and hair styles, 900 years before the events of the 1st film. Logical background info delivered through dialogue doesn't cost an extra penny in regard to production cost. Just bad, sloppy writing, no other excuse. This is probably the main reason , I suspect, the show was canned mid season. The cheap budget didn't help matters. If it wasn't for the existing props and costumes left over from the films I doubt they would have green lit this show in the 1st place. But I have to say, even in this show the ape make-up is very good and carries the show.
Review of Planet of the Apes
