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Season 1 – Chimp Empire

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A vast community of chimpanzees thrives in a Ugandan forest, navigating complex social politics, family dynamics and territorial disputes.
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Chimp Empire — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Rebecca Nicholson Guardian 04/19/2023
4/5
This is masterfully done, as you would expect from a film-maker of Reed’s calibre and experience, and Ali gives it a wonderful narrative heft. Go to Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage 05/18/2023
Fortunately, the documentary is scientifically sound. Go to Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media 04/26/2023
5/5
A series which attests to the intricacies of natural societies from which we humans descend, this incredible production does nature's creation justice. Go to Full Review Amanda Guarragi Ready Steady Cut 04/24/2023
3/5
It’s not a nature documentary, but it has more of a story. It goes deeper than explaining facts. Ali builds an emotional connection with the stories within the community of the chimpanzees to make others understand how they live. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 04/19/2023
What sets Chimp Empire apart from other nature documentaries is how it concentrates on how the chimps’ society is structured. That and the access the filmmakers were able to get makes the series very compelling. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tijs v @sjicken 04/01/2024 A beautiful mini documentary about the wonderful life of chimpanzees See more Rex @RT65261476 12/18/2023 Quite simply one of the most amazing documentaries I've ever seen. See more James B @RT78305298 11/12/2023 This chimpanzee documentary by James Reed was absolutely amazing. The production and camera angles they were able to get of these chimpanzees is uncanny. I wish there were more I could watch it was so good. I watched it twice and probably will go back for another. A+++++++++++++++++++++++ See more Colleen B @RT09915816 10/24/2023 Best show I have seen all year. Netflix should promote more, should be one its top watched shows of all time. This is the biggest hidden gem in the history of Netflix. I laughed, cried, learned a ton, love the characters and hope these forests and parks are protected. See more Logan D @RT76660291 09/05/2023 I have no idea how this was filmed so close to the chimps, but either way you can't deny the intimacy of the shots. The editing and cinematography throughout the series is amazing. The music is also done really nicely. It does the majority of setting the mood for most of the scenes. Narrating is great and while it was not as educating as I think it should have been it works through simplicity. The series revolves around the politics and hierarchy of the chimps. There are not many nature documentaries out like this one. See more Harrison J @RT08724383 07/11/2023 One of the best animal documentaries I have ever seen! Truly incredible look at the ups and downs in the lives of one of our closest living ancestors. Shows a lot about chimps but also other animals, especially us. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Mahershala Ali

Narrator

James Reed

Director

Matt Cole

Executive Producer

Callum Webster

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 19, 2023 Paradise Within the central group of Ngogo chimps, alpha male Jackson faces possible threats to his leadership, and mother-of-two Christine educates her new baby. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 19, 2023 Others In search of fruit, rival chimps from Western Ngogo venture into disputed territory and seize an opportunity to send others nearby a warning. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 19, 2023 War While some chimps form new bonds, others plot rebellion; years of bad blood threaten to erupt into violence when a Western raiding party ventures out. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 19, 2023 Reckoning Jackson's injuries leave him vulnerable to enemies and supposed allies alike as a rainstorm sweeps through Ngogo. Details

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Chimp Empire — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
James Reed
Executive Producer
Matt Cole
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 19, 2023
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