Tiger King 2020
“We've only scratched the surface.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 20, 2020
- Format
- 2 seasons · 13 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E2 "Cult of Personality" (★ 7.4/10)
- Created By
- Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
- Network
- Netflix
What is Tiger King?
Tiger King is a documentary television series that explores the underworld of big cat breeding. The narrative centers on a zoo owner who becomes increasingly unstable while interacting with a cast of eccentric individuals within this industry.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- First aired
- Mar 20, 2020
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 13 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Netflix
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Tiger King is a documentary television series that explores the underworld of big cat breeding. The narrative centers on a zoo owner who becomes increasingly unstable while interacting with a cast of eccentric individuals within this industry. As the series progresses, the story develops into a true account involving a murder-for-hire plot. The production examines the complex relationships and escalating conflicts that define the lives of those involved in the private ownership and exhibition of large feline species. By focusing on the perspectives and actions of the primary subject and his associates, the show provides a detailed look at the motivations and behaviors of people operating within this niche environment. The series documents the sequence of events that leads the central figure to spiral out of control, ultimately highlighting the darker aspects of the big cat trade. Through its examination of these events, Tiger King offers an investigation into the motivations and consequences surrounding the individuals who dedicate their lives to managing these animals.
Should you watch it?
“A zoo owner spirals out of control amid eccentric big cat breeders.”
- features eccentric characters
- explores the underworld of big cat breeding
- delivers a true murder-for-hire story
- depicts troubling behavior by a zoo owner
- involves dark criminal themes
Watch it if you are interested in true-crime documentaries about the underworld of big cat breeding.
This program carries a TV-MA rating and deals with dark themes and true murder-for-hire subject matter.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Not Your Average Joe Mytharc Mar 20, 2020
- E2 Cult of Personality Core Mar 20, 2020
- E3 The Secret Core Mar 20, 2020
- E4 Playing with Fire Core Mar 20, 2020
- E5 Make America Exotic Again Core Mar 20, 2020
- E6 The Noble Thing to Do Core Mar 20, 2020
- E7 Dethroned Mytharc Mar 20, 2020
- E8 The Tiger King and I Mytharc Apr 12, 2020
Season 2 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Beg Your Pardon Mytharc Nov 17, 2021
- E2 The Carole Diaries Core Nov 17, 2021
- E3 Bounty Hunting Core Nov 17, 2021
- E4 The Lyin' King Core Nov 17, 2021
- E5 Stark Raving Mad Mytharc Nov 17, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is Tiger King about?
It is a true murder-for-hire story following a zoo owner and a cast of eccentric characters in big cat breeding.
What genre is Tiger King?
It is a documentary and crime television series.
What year was Tiger King released?
It was released in 2020.
What rating does Tiger King have?
It has a TV-MA rating.
Who is the main focus of the synopsis?
A zoo owner who spirals out of control.
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