Savage Kingdom (2016–2019): Season 3, Episode 3 - Rise of Exiles - full transcript
After the murder of one of its own, the Makulu Pack of wild dogs looks to a new leader for salvation. The Western Pride is exiled to the fringes of the kingdom as it fights to protect its ...
NARRATOR: A
soldier is murdered.
Murder and mayhem.
The Makulu pack
descends into turmoil.
Exiled queens build
their own coalition.
The reigning tyrants
cherish the atrocities of war.
But power is fleeting.
The keys to the
kingdom are forged in blood.
Mogatla has led the
Makulu pack well for years.
But he no longer has
the strength for battle.
There is one poised
to take the reins.
Kitso, the old man's protégé.
But Mogatla will never
step aside without a push.
(snarling).
Nobody wants this.
Mogatla knows it's
inevitable, and concedes.
The alpha female
has final approval.
And just like that,
Kitso is their new leader.
He wears his scars with
pride, as his star rises.
His first task: to lead the pac
against the hyena queen.
The seasonal
flood is at its peak.
Forcing everyone together.
Conflict is inevitable.
Dikeledi is learning to
navigate this dangerous realm.
But it's a constant struggle
keeping her cubs out of trouble
Her eldest son, Tsepo,
feels the urge to kill.
But he doesn't
know how, or who.
Dikeledi sees her
son's potential.
And they need to eat.
But she's still faster.
Stronger.
Better alone.
You stay here.
Until I call.
(antelope groaning).
(antelope groaning).
Now, come quickly.
Too late.
Mmamotse's
minions are everywhere.
Thieves on the take!
(growling, groaning).
Hunting for others is
not energy well spent.
They must keep moving.
(snorting).
Exiled to the water's edge,
Ramogata and the Western
Pride are rebuilding.
Safe from the infested
heart of the kingdom.
But something is not right.
(laughing).
Mmamotse...
(laughing).
she must be sent a message.
(snarling).
(laughing).
Such insolence.
Such vermin.
Ramogata will shut them down!
NARRATOR: Ramogata
kills intruders.
(laughing).
Send that message
back to your queen.
He has too much at stake.
This is not just a home.
This is now a nursery.
The queens have six cubs.
Five females and one male.
Very good odds.
This brood will more
than double their forces.
Females will be
future warriors.
If Ramogata and his
brother can keep them alive.
Mmamotse and her
army now run unchecked.
Growing arrogant and
rich on limitless spoils.
What have we here?
A desperate mother
and a very sick baby.
(rumbling).
(laughing).
How quickly the merchants
of death come calling.
They laugh at her suffering.
(laughing).
(elephant roaring).
It is only a matter of
time, and her son is gone.
(laughing).
There will be no sentiment.
The commander's
orders are simple.
(elephant roaring).
Take what's ours.
(laughing, rumbling).
It does not
matter who you are.
No-one can oppose
a force this size.
Not a grieving
giant, not anyone.
Kitso's new rule brings
peace to the Makulu pack.
He is kind and allows their
now useless old
general to stay.
The new leader knows the
importance of loyalty.
But now, it's time for
Kitso to prove his own worth.
The hunt is his to lead.
Follow me and we shall feast.
Kitso brings them together.
The Makulu pack is back.
United and strong.
And ready to take on tyrants.
NARRATOR: Mmamotse
moves unchallenged
through the kingdom.
Defeating all who oppose her.
She wallows in her success.
A brilliant and
ruthless general.
And she knows her
real weapon is numbers.
Their future domination
will take a different
kind of leadership.
Mmamotse and her sisters
carry the next
generation of soldiers.
But they will all be tested.
Even tyrants are
born weak and helpless.
And everyone in the kingdom
will kill to bring them down.
♪
Tsepo and his siblings
relish their adventures.
But Dikeledi does not.
She will never be at peace
until her cubs are grown.
She's pushed to her limits,
in someone else's stronghold.
Ramogata and his
brother patrol this border.
This is Western
Pride territory.
A jealous king will
not share with anyone.
The punishment for trespassing
is death.
No matter who you are.
Dikeledi draws the
attention of the kings.
The young mother
sacrifices herself,
to save her cubs.
NARRATOR: Desperate cries
are met with only silence.
Did I do enough?
Dikeledi fears the worst.
Despite their
youthful innocence,
her cubs knew
exactly what to do.
(purring).
Tsepo and his siblings
are finally understanding
how this kingdom works.
Kitso is coming of age, as
head of the Makulu pack.
He's living the dream.
It's time to forge a new legacy
and add strength to the pack.
But Mmamotse's scouts are
still always on their tail.
No matter what Kitso does,
they just keep coming.
He must lead them
somewhere safe.
Where his new
dynasty can grow.
To become a force that
will reckon with the scourge.
(rumbling).
The Western Pride holds
court on the fringes.
But someone is not happy.
Ramogata is no
natural in the nursery.
(growling).
The cubs adore him.
But he's not
feeling very adorable.
His queens do their
best to keep the peace.
Be careful little ones.
(growling).
A king needs his space.
Some alone time
might do him good.
But with Ramogata gone,
his family is exposed.
♪
NARRATOR: This is
rotten army central command,
hidden here in the
heart of the kingdom.
The nursery is
their inner sanctum.
Mmamotse is a
gifted commander,
and devoted mother.
To a prince and princess.
Her daughter is
the heir apparent.
Next in line for the crown,
she will want for nothing.
She already shows the
evil genius of leadership.
That's my girl.
The future is
yours for the taking.
It's in our blood.
Dikeledi's cubs
are growing up.
So, she can enjoy a
rare moment of peace.
Tsepo his siblings explore
every dimension of their
adopted world.
They've been
pushed into a swamp.
This much water makes
the hunt much harder.
Tsepo's instincts are strong.
But he still has
much to learn.
For now, it's all
up to Dikeledi.
♪
She's a masterful hunter.
But her cubs did not follow.
And now, they're stuck,
stranded by deep water.
Alone and helpless.
Dikeledi has no choice but
to give up her prize
and return to them.
Another dinner canceled.
The fawn's lucky day.
The family hasn't had
a proper meal in days.
The cubs need to keep
up, and grow up fast.
She needs their
help to hunt here.
They're running out of time.
(rumbling).
NARRATOR: When
history chronicles war,
few record a
tyrant's gentler side.
But far from the frontline,
these are Mmamotse's
most prized possessions.
Natural born fighters,
but still so small,
so vulnerable.
Many eyes guard
the precious brood.
But it only takes a
distracted moment.
The spoilt princess is
alone and unguarded.
(snorting).
Who's this beast?
A great fanged monster,
with terrible tusks.
(snorting).
But there's no mistaking
the stench of evil.
Mmamotse and the clan return.
(squealing).
To find the princess safe.
She was cautious and wise.
Soon she will be
the one to be feared.
♪
With Ramogata and
his brother away,
the lionesses of the Western
Pride can breathe some relief.
No temperamental
kings to appease.
But in their absence,
the door is open to another.
The solitary nomad
wants what Ramogata has.
To get it, this drifter
would kill the cubs.
But the queens will
not let that happen.
(roaring).
They call the shots.
Bow to us, and leave.
If they're going to
take the kingdom,
the family must stay as one.
Loyal, united and strong,
females are the ultimate power.
With five young lionesses...
The Western Pride sets their
sights on the Savage Kingdom.
soldier is murdered.
Murder and mayhem.
The Makulu pack
descends into turmoil.
Exiled queens build
their own coalition.
The reigning tyrants
cherish the atrocities of war.
But power is fleeting.
The keys to the
kingdom are forged in blood.
Mogatla has led the
Makulu pack well for years.
But he no longer has
the strength for battle.
There is one poised
to take the reins.
Kitso, the old man's protégé.
But Mogatla will never
step aside without a push.
(snarling).
Nobody wants this.
Mogatla knows it's
inevitable, and concedes.
The alpha female
has final approval.
And just like that,
Kitso is their new leader.
He wears his scars with
pride, as his star rises.
His first task: to lead the pac
against the hyena queen.
The seasonal
flood is at its peak.
Forcing everyone together.
Conflict is inevitable.
Dikeledi is learning to
navigate this dangerous realm.
But it's a constant struggle
keeping her cubs out of trouble
Her eldest son, Tsepo,
feels the urge to kill.
But he doesn't
know how, or who.
Dikeledi sees her
son's potential.
And they need to eat.
But she's still faster.
Stronger.
Better alone.
You stay here.
Until I call.
(antelope groaning).
(antelope groaning).
Now, come quickly.
Too late.
Mmamotse's
minions are everywhere.
Thieves on the take!
(growling, groaning).
Hunting for others is
not energy well spent.
They must keep moving.
(snorting).
Exiled to the water's edge,
Ramogata and the Western
Pride are rebuilding.
Safe from the infested
heart of the kingdom.
But something is not right.
(laughing).
Mmamotse...
(laughing).
she must be sent a message.
(snarling).
(laughing).
Such insolence.
Such vermin.
Ramogata will shut them down!
NARRATOR: Ramogata
kills intruders.
(laughing).
Send that message
back to your queen.
He has too much at stake.
This is not just a home.
This is now a nursery.
The queens have six cubs.
Five females and one male.
Very good odds.
This brood will more
than double their forces.
Females will be
future warriors.
If Ramogata and his
brother can keep them alive.
Mmamotse and her
army now run unchecked.
Growing arrogant and
rich on limitless spoils.
What have we here?
A desperate mother
and a very sick baby.
(rumbling).
(laughing).
How quickly the merchants
of death come calling.
They laugh at her suffering.
(laughing).
(elephant roaring).
It is only a matter of
time, and her son is gone.
(laughing).
There will be no sentiment.
The commander's
orders are simple.
(elephant roaring).
Take what's ours.
(laughing, rumbling).
It does not
matter who you are.
No-one can oppose
a force this size.
Not a grieving
giant, not anyone.
Kitso's new rule brings
peace to the Makulu pack.
He is kind and allows their
now useless old
general to stay.
The new leader knows the
importance of loyalty.
But now, it's time for
Kitso to prove his own worth.
The hunt is his to lead.
Follow me and we shall feast.
Kitso brings them together.
The Makulu pack is back.
United and strong.
And ready to take on tyrants.
NARRATOR: Mmamotse
moves unchallenged
through the kingdom.
Defeating all who oppose her.
She wallows in her success.
A brilliant and
ruthless general.
And she knows her
real weapon is numbers.
Their future domination
will take a different
kind of leadership.
Mmamotse and her sisters
carry the next
generation of soldiers.
But they will all be tested.
Even tyrants are
born weak and helpless.
And everyone in the kingdom
will kill to bring them down.
♪
Tsepo and his siblings
relish their adventures.
But Dikeledi does not.
She will never be at peace
until her cubs are grown.
She's pushed to her limits,
in someone else's stronghold.
Ramogata and his
brother patrol this border.
This is Western
Pride territory.
A jealous king will
not share with anyone.
The punishment for trespassing
is death.
No matter who you are.
Dikeledi draws the
attention of the kings.
The young mother
sacrifices herself,
to save her cubs.
NARRATOR: Desperate cries
are met with only silence.
Did I do enough?
Dikeledi fears the worst.
Despite their
youthful innocence,
her cubs knew
exactly what to do.
(purring).
Tsepo and his siblings
are finally understanding
how this kingdom works.
Kitso is coming of age, as
head of the Makulu pack.
He's living the dream.
It's time to forge a new legacy
and add strength to the pack.
But Mmamotse's scouts are
still always on their tail.
No matter what Kitso does,
they just keep coming.
He must lead them
somewhere safe.
Where his new
dynasty can grow.
To become a force that
will reckon with the scourge.
(rumbling).
The Western Pride holds
court on the fringes.
But someone is not happy.
Ramogata is no
natural in the nursery.
(growling).
The cubs adore him.
But he's not
feeling very adorable.
His queens do their
best to keep the peace.
Be careful little ones.
(growling).
A king needs his space.
Some alone time
might do him good.
But with Ramogata gone,
his family is exposed.
♪
NARRATOR: This is
rotten army central command,
hidden here in the
heart of the kingdom.
The nursery is
their inner sanctum.
Mmamotse is a
gifted commander,
and devoted mother.
To a prince and princess.
Her daughter is
the heir apparent.
Next in line for the crown,
she will want for nothing.
She already shows the
evil genius of leadership.
That's my girl.
The future is
yours for the taking.
It's in our blood.
Dikeledi's cubs
are growing up.
So, she can enjoy a
rare moment of peace.
Tsepo his siblings explore
every dimension of their
adopted world.
They've been
pushed into a swamp.
This much water makes
the hunt much harder.
Tsepo's instincts are strong.
But he still has
much to learn.
For now, it's all
up to Dikeledi.
♪
She's a masterful hunter.
But her cubs did not follow.
And now, they're stuck,
stranded by deep water.
Alone and helpless.
Dikeledi has no choice but
to give up her prize
and return to them.
Another dinner canceled.
The fawn's lucky day.
The family hasn't had
a proper meal in days.
The cubs need to keep
up, and grow up fast.
She needs their
help to hunt here.
They're running out of time.
(rumbling).
NARRATOR: When
history chronicles war,
few record a
tyrant's gentler side.
But far from the frontline,
these are Mmamotse's
most prized possessions.
Natural born fighters,
but still so small,
so vulnerable.
Many eyes guard
the precious brood.
But it only takes a
distracted moment.
The spoilt princess is
alone and unguarded.
(snorting).
Who's this beast?
A great fanged monster,
with terrible tusks.
(snorting).
But there's no mistaking
the stench of evil.
Mmamotse and the clan return.
(squealing).
To find the princess safe.
She was cautious and wise.
Soon she will be
the one to be feared.
♪
With Ramogata and
his brother away,
the lionesses of the Western
Pride can breathe some relief.
No temperamental
kings to appease.
But in their absence,
the door is open to another.
The solitary nomad
wants what Ramogata has.
To get it, this drifter
would kill the cubs.
But the queens will
not let that happen.
(roaring).
They call the shots.
Bow to us, and leave.
If they're going to
take the kingdom,
the family must stay as one.
Loyal, united and strong,
females are the ultimate power.
With five young lionesses...
The Western Pride sets their
sights on the Savage Kingdom.