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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 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Rebecca Nicholson Guardian 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. Rated: 4/5 Apr 19, 2023 Full Review Chimp Empire: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Erick Estrada Cinegarage Fortunately, the documentary is scientifically sound. May 18, 2023 Full Review Chimp Empire: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Joly Herman Common Sense Media A series which attests to the intricacies of natural societies from which we humans descend, this incredible production does nature's creation justice. Rated: 5/5 Apr 26, 2023 Full Review Chimp Empire: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Amanda Guarragi Ready Steady Cut 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. Rated: 3/5 Apr 24, 2023 Full Review Chimp Empire: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Joel Keller Decider 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. Apr 19, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tijs v A beautiful mini documentary about the wonderful life of chimpanzees Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/01/24 Full Review Roy S Stunning. This was filmed in a Ugandan Rain Forest over a 1 year period. What dedication and the end result, quality, humble and 5 star event over 4 episodes. Job well done !!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/01/24 Full Review Nina K This is so intense, but it's really good. Mahershala Ali voice narrating is scary F….He is so perfect for this. The way he lays out the story my God it's like your heart beating the entire time. It wouldn't be the same show without his voice. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/25/23 Full Review Rex Quite simply one of the most amazing documentaries I've ever seen. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/18/23 Full Review James B 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+++++++++++++++++++++++ Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/23 Full Review Colleen B 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. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Mahershala Ali Narrator James Reed Director Matt Cole Executive Producer Callum Webster Producer
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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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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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