Dark Days in Monkey City
Deep in the jungles of Sri Lanka, rival tribes of toque macaques battle for supremacy among the ruins. The weak will be banished into the Badlands or the human hell across the river. This is the story of the fall and rise of a tribe, and the courage of its humblest female.
- 2009-2009
- 1 season
- Documentary
Deep in the jungles of Sri Lanka, rival tribes of toque macaques battle for supremacy among the ruins. The weak will be banished into the Badlands or the human hell across the river. This is the story of the fall and rise of a tribe, and the courage of its humblest female.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
Born of the Storm
Tue, Feb 24, 2009 22 mins
The Temple Troop has dominated Monkey City for years, but times are changing. Internal friction and power plays for the throne weaken them. And their ancient foes, the Black Claws, dream of overthrowing them and their home - the food-rich Fig Tree Vale.
Episode 2
To Be King
Tue, Feb 24, 2009 22 mins
Aging king Lear must fend off potential rebellion for hiw crown within the Temple Troop. Meanwhile, the Temple Troop's ancient foes, the Black Claws, are streetwise and thirsting for battle. War is brewing in Monkey City.
Episode 3
Invasion of the Black Claws
Tue, Mar 3, 2009 22 mins
The aging Lear's benign leadership has come to a bloody end. The brutal new King Hector is using any excuse to exert his authority. Meanwhile, the Black Claws make their initial plot to take over Fig Tree Vale.
Episode 4
Battle for Fig Tree Vale
Tue, Mar 3, 2009 22 mins
When the Black Claws launch a full-scale attack, Fig Tree Vale becomes a savage battleground, where heroes meet their bloody end. Only one tribe will remain to rule in these Dark Days in Monkey City.
