Tiger King is the hit Netflix series which follows the batsh*t crazy lives of Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. ‘Tiger King' will go down in history as one of the most ridiculous yet compelling documentaries of all time. Seriously, it's hard to believe this shit is even real.
If you watched this incredible series and feel ready for even more craziness, we have 12 more unbelievable shows like Tiger King. The list below has the same mix of crime, drama and pure insanity that made ‘Tiger King‘ so compelling to watch.
We can't promise you a character as wild as Joe Exotic, But hey – you can't have it all. Just be grateful for what you get! So without further waffle, here's our top 12 batsh*t crazy series, even that Bitch Carole Baskin will enjoy them!
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Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator traces the rise of Bikram Choudhury who was at the forefront of popularizing yoga in North America, through to his disgrace in accusations of rape and sexual harassment in more recent years.
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Behind The Curve explores the growing ‘Flat Earth Society’ by following some of the big names involved. Featuring prominent members in both the flat earth and science communities, it is a fascinating if somewhat comedic documentary.
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In 2004 Juan Catalan was arrested for a brutal murder of a sixteen-year-old girl. The 24-year-old protested his innocence and claimed he was watching a baseball game at Dodger Stadium at the time of the murder. Can a random ‘long shot’ save this innocent man from death row?
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Horrifying and compelling in equal measure, the Don't F**k With Cats documentary follows a number of amateur internet detectives trying to track down a man who posted a video of himself killing two kittens.
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The Palio is the worlds oldest continually run horse race. Held in the beautiful medieval town square of Siena, Italy. The documentary ‘Palio’ takes an in-depth look at this incredible race which has been described as ‘Rocky On Horseback’.
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A collection of eight stories, each focused on one sporting personality. The idea is that instead of looking at the winners, this documentary looks at those who lost. And frankly, the stories are far more interesting because of it.
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The FYRE Festival was supposed to be a luxury music festival on a supposedly private island in the Bahamas during April and May 2017. Instead it was a disaster of epic proportions and this documentary methodically takes you step by step through the utterly doomed venture.
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When Alex wakes up from a coma with total amnesia he relies 100% on his twin brother Marcus to fill in the blanks of his life. But instead of the truth, Marcus spins a fantasy life for Alex hiding a terrible secret that will destroy him. Tell Me Who I Am is an incredible documentary that is gripping from beginning to end.
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Pistorius is a four-part documentary from Amazon giving an open and very revealing look at the person behind the Blade Runner. A fascinating look at his upbringing and the lead up to the horrific killing of Reeva Steenkamp.
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When three identical triplets found each other after 19 years, they became a global sensation. But behind the scenes, revelations about their adoptions stunned their families and led to tragedy. Three Identical Strangers is a compelling and fascinating documentary.
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Killer Inside: The Mind Of Aaron Hernandez is a fascinating look at the life of convicted murderer and NFL Patriots player before, during and after the murder that would shock everybody who ever knew him.
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In 2003 Brian Wells walked into a bank and tried to rob it. But when the explosive device he was carrying exploded and killed him, the baffling case of the 'Pizza Bomber' was born. Did he act alone or was he murdered? A gripping and intriguing four-part documentary.
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