Dynasties

Name: Dynasties
Director: Felicity Lanchester
Genre: Family, Documentary
Released: 2018-11-11
Rating: 8.3
Cast: David Attenborough

Year: 2018
Country: US, GB, CN, FR
Language: en
Genre: Family, Documentary
Rating: 8.3/10
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 9
Specials: 8
Director: Felicity Lanchester

Plot Overview

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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Director

FLFelicity Lanchester

Cast & Key Characters

David AttenboroughSelf - Narrator

Production

Tencent Penguin Pictures France Télévisions BBC Studios Natural History Unit 哔哩哔哩 BBC America Paramount Pictures

Season & Episode Breakdown

Specials 8 episodes

1 The Prequel 2018-10-04
2 David Attenborough On Dynasties 2018-10-22
3 The Dynasties Playlists: Kingdoms, by Phil Taggart 2018-11-25
4 The Dynasties Playlists: Fire and Rain, by Daniel P Carter 2018-11-25
5 The Making of Dynasties 2019-02-23
6 Meerkat: A Dynasties Special 2020-12-28
7 The Making of Dynasties: Season 2 2022-07-02
8 Macaque: Monkeys in the Mountains – A Dynasties Special 2022-12-30

Dynasties 5 episodes

1 Chimpanzee 2018-11-11
2 Emperor 2018-11-18
3 Lion 2018-11-25
4 Painted Wolf 2018-12-02
5 Tiger 2018-12-09

Dynasties II 4 episodes

A sequel to Attenborough's great nature show following the lives of different dynasties from the animal kingdom.

1 Puma 2022-03-20
2 Elephant 2022-03-27
3 Cheetah 2022-04-03
4 Hyena 2022-04-10

Critical Reception & Ratings

Dynasties is rated 8.3 out of 10 by viewers — 105 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Dynasties about?

How many seasons and episodes does Dynasties have?

2 seasons and 9 episodes.

Is Dynasties still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 2 seasons and 9 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in Dynasties?

David Attenborough.

Who is the director of Dynasties?

Felicity Lanchester.

When was Dynasties released?

2018.

Where can I watch Dynasties?

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