TV series
Survival is in our nature.
A vast community of chimpanzees thrives in a forest in Uganda, navigating complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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A vast community of chimpanzees thrives in a forest in Uganda, navigating complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes.
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Episode 1
Within the central group of Ngogo chimps, alpha male Jackson faces possible threats to his leadership and mother-of-two Christine educates her new baby.
Directed by James ReedWritten by James Reed, Matt Houghton
Episode 2
In search of fruit, rival chimps from Western Ngogo venture into disputed territory and seize an opportunity to send others nearby a warning.
Directed by James ReedWritten by James Reed, Matt Houghton
Episode 3
While some chimps form new bonds, others plot rebellion. Years of bad blood threaten to erupt into violence when a Western raiding party ventures out.
Directed by James ReedWritten by James Reed, Matt Houghton
Episode 4
Jackson's injuries leave him vulnerable to enemies and supposed allies alike as a rainstorm sweeps through Ngogo. Will his rule as an alpha end here?
Directed by James ReedWritten by James Reed, Matt Houghton
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
Mahershala AliSelf - Narrator (voice)
Netflix
KEO FilmsUnited Kingdom
