Tiger King
Murder, Mayhem and Madness
"Wow."
That's pretty much all my wife and I could say after watching this one. The bizarre story is well told and will keep you interested throughout. Your life will in no way be improved by watching this documentary (unless it helps you feel connected to others through mainstream pop culture). But you will be entertained.
The series tells the story of "Joe Exotic", an eccentric, Oklahoman, zoo owner, as he becomes consumed with destroying Carole Baskin, founder of Big Cat Rescue. Through their story, the viewer is introduced to the big cat community, those who privately own tigers, lions, jaguars, and leopards among other wild animals. It turns out the big cat owners are more interesting than the big cats themselves, which makes for an entertaining trip to the zoo from the comfort of your couch.
I would equate learning about the people in this show to watching a Discovery Channel production on an animal you previously had never heard of. Except that instead of learning about a cute animal located in some beautiful, exotic location, you are discovering some very strange humans in their natural habitat, a redneck, dirty utopia, filled with guns, trailers, tiger cages, drugs, and sex.
The people will make you cringe. You'll find yourself thinking, "How do these people really exist?". Your curiosity to learn more about them will get the best of you, and you'll keep watching to learn more.
This is not a family friendly show. I wouldn't call up my grandmother and recommend that she check it out. But to my peer, sitting in quarantine, looking for something to do, I say have at it. You will certainly be entertained.