Episode 1
Chimpanzee
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.
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TV series
Dynasties
2018TV-PG2 seasons8.3 / 10
The greatest of their kind.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Dynasties is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Discovery+, Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), and YouTube TV in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Emperor
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?
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Episode 3
Lion
The leader of a once mighty lion pride must now battle for their very survival. Can this extraordinary lioness save her family from disaster?
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Episode 4
Painted Wolf
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.
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Episode 5
Tiger
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?
Where to watch DynastiesEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
More about Dynasties
Cast
David AttenboroughSelf - NarratorProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 9
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC AmericaUnited States
France TélévisionsFrance
Tencent Penguin PicturesChina
BBC Studios Natural History UnitUnited Kingdom
bilibiliChina
Themes
lionnaturenature documentarypenguintigerwildlifewolf
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