LION - Season 1

LION - Season 1

Season 1

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.

Network
Episodes4
Datesaoût 19, 2026 - août 26, 2026

Episodes

Chapter One: A Prince is Born
Season 1Episode 160 min

Chapter One: A Prince is Born

In the first episode, a timid lion cub named Kio is born to Summer, the queen of a powerful pride. When a hunt ends in tragedy, Kio gets his first glimpse at how unpredictable life on the savannah can be. He slowly grows braver until a solo adventure brings him face to face with the pride's mortal enemy: the buffalo.

août 19, 2026
Chapter Two: A Band of Brothers
Season 1Episode 260 min

Chapter Two: A Band of Brothers

After a narrow escape, 12-week-old Kio must earn the respect of his older brothers if he's ever to survive. Just as he finally finds his place among them, disaster tears the family apart, forcing Summer to make an extraordinary sacrifice to protect Kio's future.

août 19, 2026
Chapter Three: The Greatest Sacrifice
Season 1Episode 360 min

Chapter Three: The Greatest Sacrifice

Kio reunites with his brothers but faces a tragedy that tests his courage.

août 26, 2026
Chapter Four: To Be King
Season 1Episode 460 min

Chapter Four: To Be King

Alone and far from home, Kio and his brothers must survive in territories ruled by rival males. A thriving marsh and a pride of lionesses offer hope for a new beginning until the reigning kings return and attack. To claim a kingdom of his own, Kio must prove he has the courage to lead.

août 26, 2026

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