# Kingdom (2025)

> Six 49-minute episodes follow leopards, hyenas, wild dogs and lions as they fight for a foothold in a fertile Zambian river valley.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/1105055

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 6
- Episode runtime: 49 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: documentary
- Network: BBC One
- Cast: David Attenborough
- TMDB rating: 8.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38848632/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Tone: awe-inspiring, patient, tense, intimate, contemplative

## Synopsis

Kingdom (2025) is a British natural history miniseries produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit for BBC One, presented with narration by David Attenborough. Across six 49-minute episodes, it follows four animal families, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs and lions, whose lives and fates are tightly intertwined as each strives for a foothold in a remote and fertile river valley in Zambia. Rather than a scripted plot, the engine of the series is observational: the daily hunts, territorial clashes, shifting alliances and the constant pressure of scarce water and food reveal how each group's survival depends on the others. The footage was gathered over five years in one spectacular location, so the seasons of the valley feel patient and unhurried, carried by long, intimate shots of animals and landscape. The tone is watchful and awe-filled, with a steady undercurrent of suspense as predators and prey move through the same terrain. Fans of Planet Earth II, Our Planet and Big Cat Diary will find resonance in its blend of spectacle, natural drama and quiet respect for animal life, making it a fitting choice for anyone drawn to wildlife documentaries.

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