Dynasties

The greatest of their kind.

TV-PG2018•8.3/10

DocumentaryFamily

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8.3/10(101)

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.

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Production

BBC America, France Télévisions, Tencent Penguin Pictures, BBC Studios Natural History Unit, bilibili, CCTV

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Status

Ended

First Aired

November 11, 2018

Last Aired

April 10, 2022

Networks

BBC One

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Chimpanzee

Air date: 2018-11-11

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

Air date: 2018-11-18

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

Air date: 2018-11-25

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

Air date: 2018-12-02

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

Air date: 2018-12-09

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?