Isla Nublar
A theme park in 2012 where a secret agenda threatens to ruin everything.
Set in 2012, Isla Nublar serves as the vibrant home of Jurassic World, a dinosaur theme park featured in the Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar miniseries. This 13-episode CG-animated show acts as a direct prequel to the 2015 film Jurassic World and follows the events of the 2018 television special, The Secret Exhibit. Inspired by the Lego toyline, the series places the island at the center of a high-stakes drama where operations manager Claire Dearing and Velociraptor handler Owen Grady work tirelessly to maintain order. Their efforts are complicated by the secret agenda of Danny Nedermeyer, Dennis Nedry's nephew, who aims to bring the park down from within.
- First Appearance
- Lego Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit (2018)
- Setting Year
- 2012
- Episode Count
- 13
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Lore & Background
The island hosts Jurassic World, a functioning dinosaur theme park where the primary challenge is keeping the facility from falling into ruin. The narrative focuses on the daily struggles of key personnel: Owen Grady manages Velociraptors while Claire Dearing oversees all park operations. Beneath this surface of management and maintenance lies a hidden threat. Danny Nedermeyer, identified as the nephew of the infamous Dennis Nedry, operates with a secret agenda specifically designed to destroy the park. The story unfolds across 13 episodes, detailing how these characters navigate the dangers of the island while an internal enemy plots their downfall.
In Their Own Story
In 2012, the island buzzes with activity as Jurassic World prepares for its visitors. Owen Grady and Claire Dearing are on the front lines, working to ensure the park remains safe and operational. However, their vigilance is tested by an unseen adversary. Danny Nedermeyer moves through the shadows of the facility, executing a plan that mirrors the chaos of the past but with new intentions. The series follows the tension between the team's efforts to maintain order and Nedermeyer's relentless drive to cause ruin. Every episode builds toward the inevitable clash where the park's safety hangs in the balance against this internal sabotage.
Reader's Guide
For fans of the Lego franchise, Isla Nublar in this series offers a specific timeline: it is the prequel setting from 2012 leading up to the 2015 film. The island is not just a backdrop but the stage for a direct followup to The Secret Exhibit special. Visitors to the narrative will find that the geography includes the theme park facilities where Owen and Claire work, as well as the hidden areas where Nedermeyer plots. The series emphasizes the conflict between maintaining the park's illusion of safety and the reality of internal threats. It is essential to note this version of Nublar exists in a specific continuity, bridging the gap between the 2018 special and the 2015 movie.
Did You Know?
- The series is a direct followup to the Lego Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit special that debuted on NBC in 2018.
- Dennis Nedry's nephew, Danny Nedermeyer, has a secret agenda to ruin the park.
- The miniseries began airing in Canada on Family Channel on July 6, 2019.
- In Australia, the series debuted on 9Go! on August 15, 2019.
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