Series synopsis
Dynasties is a British documentary family television series that premiered on BBC One on November 11, 2018. It ended on April 10, 2022. It stars David Attenborough.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The greatest of their kind.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Attenborough as Self - Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 8 | October 4, 2018 | December 30, 2022 |
| Season 1 | 5 | November 11, 2018 | December 9, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 4 | March 20, 2022 | April 10, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Prequel An exclusive first view of David Attenborough's new series, Dynasties. Five extraordinary animals, battling rivals and the forces of nature for the future of their families. |
October 4, 2018 |
| 2 |
David Attenborough On Dynasties Sir David Attenborough reveals what convinced him to do Dynasties, the state of the planet and having an homonymous chimp. |
October 22, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Dynasties Playlists: Kingdoms, by Phil Taggart A journey across the animal kingdoms of BBC One's Dynasties, set to a chillout soundtrack by the host of Radio 1's Chillest Show, Phil Taggart. |
November 25, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
November 11, 2018 |
| 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? |
November 18, 2018 |
| 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? |
November 25, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Puma A mother puma must battle rivals, tackle prey nearly three times her size and endure the wild mountain weather of Patagonia in her bid to raise four cubs – her biggest litter yet. |
March 20, 2022 |
| 2 |
Elephant In Amboseli, Kenya, an incredibly rare event pushes a struggling elephant family to its limits. To save their dynasty, they have to work together and overcome the challenge of a lifetime. |
March 27, 2022 |
| 3 |
Cheetah On Zambia’s plains, a cheetah mother must keep her precious cubs safe, preparing them for life without her. They take on dangerous prey, battle hyenas and learn that even tiny neighbours can bite back. |
April 3, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 11, 2018 |
| Last aired | April 10, 2022 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |