Dynasties (2018)

Documentary · Family

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.

IMDb rating: 9.1 (5,627 votes)
Episode average: 8.8 -0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

David Attenborough Self - Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

8.82 avg 6 episodes 8.9 → 8.3 53 min avg

Bad finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Chimpanzee	8.9	694
2	Emperor	9.1	597
3	Lion	9.0	515
4	Painted Wolf	9.1	520
5	Tiger	8.5	431
6	On Location	8.3	50