Series synopsis
Big Cat Country is an American documentary television series that premiered on Smithsonian Channel on June 12, 2019. It ended on July 17, 2019. It stars Sam Davies, Nathan Pilcher and Irvine Iqbal.
Journey to Zambia's Luangwa Valley, a landscape abundant with prey. In the spectacular wilderness, two neighboring lion prides lay claim to prime hunting territory. The mighty MKs and the Hollywood lionesses must find mates to ensure their future. When the Nomads, a group of rampaging young males, invade their land in search of new territory, these two prides are in for the fight of their lives.
Premise
Journey to Zambia's Luangwa Valley, a landscape abundant with prey. In the spectacular wilderness, two neighboring lion prides lay claim to prime hunting territory. The mighty MKs and the Hollywood lionesses must find mates to ensure their future. When the Nomads, a group of rampaging young males, invade their land in search of new territory, these two prides are in for the fight of their lives.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sam Davies as Self (host)
- Nathan Pilcher as Self (host)
- Irvine Iqbal as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 12, 2019 | July 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Invasion Begins The mighty MK pride stands 17 strong, but their aging dominant males can't hold on to power much longer. When the all-female Hollywood pride encounters the Nomads, a new pride of rival males, they may have found the answer to their mating dry spell. But they quickly realize that it will not be a happy encounter. |
June 12, 2019 |
| 2 |
Strength in Sisterhood The Hollywood pride is teetering on disaster. An attack by the invading Nomads has left matriarch Ava gravely injured. The Hollywood pride reels after the Nomad’s brutal attack on their leader, Ava, leaves her desperately weak and unable to hunt. To add to her woes, her hungry pride start rejecting her. But without her, they struggle to bring down prey. |
June 19, 2019 |
| 3 |
Punks on the Run The Nomads, a rampaging group of four young male lions, are looking for a pride to take over. The lions of the Nomad pride rampage deep into the heart of the MK pride’s territory, scattering its members and coming dangerously close to the five new MK cubs. Meanwhile, the Hollywoods are recovering, and Ava’s survival skills are still intact. |
June 26, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Smithsonian Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 12, 2019 |
| Last aired | July 17, 2019 |
| Status | ended |