Ep 4. Can't Wait to be Queen

The Lion Guard season 1 episode 4, titled "Can't Wait to be Queen," follows Kion, the son of Simba and Nala, as he navigates his role as the leader of the Lion Guard. In this episode, Kion's friend and fellow member of the Lion Guard, Bunga, accidentally gets stuck on a rock in the middle of a crocodile-infested river. Kion calls on his sister, Kiara, to help rescue Bunga.

However, when Kiara arrives, she tells Kion that she cannot help him because she is about to become the queen of the Pride Lands for the day. Kiara explains that each future queen must complete a ceremony where she spends a day in charge of the Pride Lands and makes decisions on behalf of her father, Simba.

Kion is disappointed that his sister cannot help him, and he and Beshte, another member of the Lion Guard, set out to rescue Bunga on their own. Meanwhile, Kiara takes her role as queen very seriously and makes some drastic decisions that have unintended consequences for the Pride Lands.

Throughout the episode, Kion learns about the importance of responsibility and the consequences of making decisions without considering all of the possible outcomes. Kiara also learns about the difficulties of leadership and how even well-intentioned decisions can have negative effects.

As the episode unfolds, Kion and Kiara both learn valuable lessons about leadership and responsibility. The episode is filled with action and adventure, as Kion and his friends face danger in the crocodile-infested river and Kiara grapples with her newfound power as queen.

Overall, "Can't Wait to be Queen" is an entertaining and engaging episode of The Lion Guard that teaches important lessons about leadership and responsibility. The episode is a great example of the show's ability to blend fun, excitement, and meaningful storytelling into a single package.