Spielberg was executive producer of both shows. He wasn’t a line producer, director, or writer.
As far as Terra Nova reviews go, the first few episodes got good reviews, then the show went downhill for a while, before finishing with strong reviews.
One of the key factors in the cancellation of the show was its huge budget.
Malia Obama is working at that studio... good enough reason not to watch
Actually, I liked the show. It had some promise. But, alas, I’m not in Hollywood’s key demographic so what does my opinion count?