Rise of a king.
Follows a a single pride for four years and will use cutting-edge technology to explore the challenges facing an entire species.
LION (Season 1)
Chapter One: A Prince Is Born (Episode 1)
Air date: 2026-08-19
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: 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.
Chapter Two: A Band of Brothers (Episode 2)
Air date: 2026-08-19
Runtime: 39 min
Overview: After a narrow escape, 12-week-old Kio must earn the respect of his older brothers if he’s ever to survive – and one day become a king. 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.
Chapter Three: The Greatest Sacrifice (Episode 3)
Air date: 2026-08-26
Runtime: 38 min
Overview: Summer and Kio finally reunite with the brothers, but they soon face a harsh new reality. Kio's mother must teach this inexperienced brotherhood everything they need for independence and hunt for them — alone. But in increasing desperation, she makes a dangerous decision. Kio's life is changed forever.
Chapter Four: To Be King (Episode 4)
Air date: 2026-08-26
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: 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.