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Dynasties

Dynasties

The greatest of their kind.

TV-PG2018•8.3/10
DocumentaryFamily

Ratings

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8.3/10(95)

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, China Central Television 中央电视台 (CCTV)

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 11, 2018

Last Aired

April 10, 2022

Networks

BBC One

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Chimpanzee
E1
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
E2
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
E3
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
E4
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
E5
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?

Cast

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Narrator

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