BBC America preps Dynasty, a naturalist love letter
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Michelle Clancy
| 21 February 2018

BBC America has announced a new series, Dynasty, hosted by world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough.

Each episode of Dynasty follows individual animals – lions, hunting dogs, chimpanzees, tigers and emperor penguins – at the most critical period in their lives. Each is a ruler – a leader of their family, their troop, their pride – each determined to hold on to power and protect their family, their territory and their dynasty. The show strives to showcase that our planet is changing at an extraordinary rate and the habitats these animals live in are under increasing pressure, not least from the impact of humanity itself.

The five-part landmark series from BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit was co-produced with BBC America and France Télévisions.

“This superb natural history filmmaking from the BBC is as relevant as ever, with each new series captivating audiences around the world. BBC America’s recent launch of Blue Planet II met an astounding reception,” said Sarah Barnett, president of the network. “We are so happy to have Sir David lend his ineffable talent to the next breakthrough nature series, Dynasty, on BBC America.”

Charlotte Moore, director of content, added: “The wonderful David Attenborough will inspire audiences once again when he brings the natural world to life on BBC One with Dynasty. Four years in the making, capturing extraordinary family dynamics and behaviour, I hope these intimate animal dramas will connect with audiences just as Blue Planet II and Planet Earth II did."