Lion 2026
“Rise of a king.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- August 19, 2026
- Last Aired
- August 26, 2026
- Format
- 1 season · 4 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E2 "Chapter Two: A Band of Brothers" (★ 10/10)
- Network
- National Geographic
- Where to Stream
- Hulu, Disney Plus, fuboTV
What is Lion?
Topic: Television series "Lion" (2026). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- First aired
- Aug 19, 2026
- Last aired
- Aug 26, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- National Geographic
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 7 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 4 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- National Geographic
- Viewing time
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Overview
Topic: Television series "Lion" (2026).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Source [1]:
Title: Lion (2026)
Rating: TV-PG
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: The extraordinary true story of lion cub Kio, on his journey to become a king.
Cast: O.J. Lynch as Narrator.
Tagline: Rise of a king.
Source [2]: Discusses a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language film (irrelevant to the 2026 TV series).
Source [3]: Discusses a 2016 film (irrelevant).
Source [4]: Discusses a 2016 film (irrelevant).
Source [5]: General TV program link (irrelevant).
The 2026 series "Lion" is a documentary.
It is rated TV-PG.
Should you watch it?
“Follow the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio as he journeys to become king.”
- Features the extraordinary true story of a lion cub
- Narrated by O.J. Lynch
- Rated TV-PG for general audiences
- The documentary format may not appeal to viewers looking for scripted narrative drama.
Watch it if you enjoy nature documentaries that focus on the development and life cycle of wild animals.
This documentary series maintains a steady, educational pace suitable for family viewing.
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Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Chapter One: A Prince Is Born Mytharc Aug 19, 2026
- E2 Chapter Two: A Band of Brothers Core Aug 19, 2026
- E3 Chapter Three: The Greatest Sacrifice Core Aug 26, 2026
- E4 Chapter Four: To Be King Mytharc Aug 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Lion?
The series is listed on The Movie Database with a watch now option available for viewers.
Is this series worth watching?
The series is a documentary following the true story of a lion cub, making it a suitable choice for fans of nature and wildlife programming.
How long does it take to binge the series?
The provided information does not specify the total episode count or runtime for the series.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
The provided documentation does not list specific episodes or a viewing guide.
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