Dynasties
Dynasties

Dynasties (2018)

"The greatest of their kind."

8.3 (90 votes)
2 Seasons
November 11, 2018
English
Documentary Family

Synopsis

Follow the true stories of five of the world's most celebrated, yet endangered animals; penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves and tigers. Each in a heroic struggle against rivals and against the forces of nature, these families fight for their own survival and for the future of their dynasties.

Creator

Mike Gunton

Network

BBC One

Episodes

Chimpanzee
E1

Chimpanzee

Nov 11, 2018
59 min
8.7

A chimpanzee leader is surrounded by rivals who are prepared to kill him for his crown. Can he hold on to power? A story of power, politics and the fight for survival.

Emperor
E2

Emperor

Nov 18, 2018
58 min
8.8

Emperor penguins battle for survival against the worst winter in the world. Working together can they protect and feed their chicks till they reach adulthood?

Lion
E3

Lion

Nov 25, 2018
57 min
8.8

The leader of a once mighty lion pride must now battle for their very survival. Can this extraordinary lioness save her family from disaster?

Painted Wolf
E4

Painted Wolf

Dec 2, 2018
58 min
9.2

The leader of a great Painted Wolf family is growing old. Her power to keep the peace is waning. A feud with an ambitious daughter threatens to bring the dynasty down.

Tiger
E5

Tiger

Dec 9, 2018
57 min
8.6

A tigress, Raj Bhera, has 4 new cubs. She must protect them while battling rivals who want to steal her lands and overthrow her. Will she hold on and raise her cubs to adulthood?

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

Dynasties

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

9

Production

BBC America, France Télévisions, Tencent Penguin Pictures