TV series
The Lions Rule
2017, German, on ARTE & ARTE. Created by Owen Prümm.
In the Glade there is always water
‘The Lions Rule’ is the saga of three lion families linked together by a strange, charmed place called the Glade: a beautiful oasis in Ruaha National Park where there is always water. The Glade is the territory of two old lionesses and their cubs. The Glade pride can bring down an adult giraffe – a remarkable skill. A magical Baobab forest spreads out beyond the Glade. This is the territory of the Baobab pride. They are the largest pride in all of Ruaha. The third pride are drifters – lean, mean and ruthless. They are the Njaa. The Njaa follow the buffalo. The herd is their territory and they are experts in the dark art of the buffalo kill. All three prides are lead by lionesses; there are no adult males in residence. This will play a major role in their fates
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
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Where to watch The Lions Rule
The Lions Rule is streaming on Discovery+ in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Blood Rivals
Aired 4 October 2017
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 20 September 2017
- Last aired
- 4 October 2017
- Network
- ARTE, ARTE
- Original title
- Das Gesetz der Löwen
- Language
- German
- Country
- Austria
- Type
- Documentary
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The Lions Rule: quick answers
Is The Lions Rule worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Lions Rule are there?
The Lions Rule has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Lions Rule finished?
Yes. The Lions Rule ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Lions Rule on?
The Lions Rule is streaming on Discovery+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Lions Rule parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Lions Rule yet.
What shows are like The Lions Rule?
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Who created The Lions Rule?
The Lions Rule was created by Owen Prümm and stars John Shrapnel.