The tale doesn’t need any artificial twists. They occur naturally. There’s character development. Foreshadowing. The implication that aberrant personality disorders might not be the exclusive purview of humans.

A Gorilla Story is a much starrier affair than its predecessor, but its conceit is fascinating: after all this time, how are those same gorillas doing?

It is a conservation success story and a love letter to the gorilla, told beautifully by the undisputed silverback of natural history broadcasting.

Engaging enough, occasionally emotional, and anchored by one of the most comforting voices ever recorded