| LION (NGC)
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BROADCAST
HISTORY:
8/19/26
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8/26/26
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STATUS:
canceled/ended (2025-2026 season) |
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season |
SEASON(S):
1 (4 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air) |
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
limited series |
DESCRIPTION:
(from National Geographic's web site, August 2026) From "The Lion King" director Jon Favreau and BBC Studios executive producer Mike Gunton comes the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king. Filmed over four years, this sweeping saga of family, hope and courage follows Kio as he grows from a vulnerable cub into a powerful leader. Along the way, he faces loss, exile and fierce rivals in a fight to survive. Combining cinematic storytelling with groundbreaking natural history filmmaking, this series captures the complete coming-of-age story of a lion — and the remarkable making of a king. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· O.J. Lynch as Narrator (Voice)
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CREW INFORMATION:
· Jane Atkins as PROD
· Janet Han Vissering as EP (NGC)
· Jon Favreau as EP
· Mike Gunton as EP
· Simon Blakeney as CO-EP
· Tom McDonald as EP (NGC)
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GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· BBC Studios Natural History Unit
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