Ep 2. Savannah Summit
- TVY
- July 7, 2017
The Lion Guard season 3 episode 2, titled "Savannah Summit," finds the Pride Lands experiencing a severe drought. As animals are forced to compete for limited resources, tensions rise and conflicts break out between different species. With the situation threatening to escalate into a full-blown crisis, Kion and the rest of the Lion Guard are tasked with finding a solution to the problem.
The episode opens with the Lion Guard patrolling the Pride Lands, on the lookout for signs of trouble. As they make their way through the dry savannah, they notice that many animals are struggling to find water and food. Giraffes are reaching for leaves that are too high up to reach, while rhinos are charging at each other in territorial disputes. The Lion Guard realizes that if they don't do something soon, things could get out of hand.
Meanwhile, in Pride Rock, Simba and Nala are discussing the situation with their advisors. They are concerned about the potential for violence and conflict between different animal groups. They decide to call a "Savannah Summit" – a meeting of all the different species in the Pride Lands – to try and find a way to peacefully resolve the crisis.
At the summit, tensions are high as animals jostle for position and argue over who should be given access to resources. The Lion Guard are there to keep the peace, but they find themselves struggling to get the different groups to listen to reason. Kion realizes that something more needs to be done to convince the animals to work together.
He comes up with an idea to lead a procession of all the different animal groups to a secret watering hole that only he knows about. Along the way, he encourages each group to talk to each other and share their experiences. He reminds them that they are all in this together, and that they have to find a way to coexist peacefully if they want to survive.
The procession is a success, and the animals are amazed when they arrive at the hidden watering hole. They had no idea such a place existed, and are grateful to Kion for showing it to them. They start to talk amongst themselves, and realize that they have more in common than they thought.
As the sun sets on the savannah, the different animal groups start to sing together in harmony. The Lion Guard look on with pride, knowing that they have helped to bring about this sense of unity and cooperation.
The next day, the Lion Guard patrol the Pride Lands once more, but this time they are met with a much different scene. The animals are no longer fighting over resources – instead, they are working together to share them. Giraffes are lowering their necks to allow smaller animals to reach leaves, while rhinos are taking turns at drinking holes. It seems that the summit and the procession have had a lasting impact on the way the animals behave.
In the final scene, Kion and the rest of the Lion Guard reflect on the success of the Savannah Summit. They realize that they have helped to unite the Pride Lands in a way that nobody thought was possible. They look forward to a brighter future where all animals can live together in peace and harmony.