34 gripping true crime docuseries on Netflix
By D.J. Rivera
Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness
If subscribers were to be tasked with finding the wildest, wackiest, and most incredibly addictive story told within a docuseries, there is only one title at Netflix that almost certainly fits that unique description. Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness is an intriguing endeavor, to say the least, that became an extremely talked-about affair.
The interesting docuseries showcases the entertaining and crazy story of the rivalries between the eccentric big cat enthusiasts, including the controversial animal park boss Joe Exotic who is currently serving prison time for his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot. Carole Baskins, another big cat conservationist, and contestant on Dancing with the Stars, is also featured who opposes Exotic’s methods.
The streaming service show garnered positive reviews from critics, and Nielsen ratings reported that 34.3 million people enjoyed the Netflix docuseries over the first ten days it was available to stream. In fact, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness is ranked one of Netflix’s most successful releases to date.
The Netflix true-crime docuseries features seven episodes ranging from forty-one to forty-eight minutes long and one after-show special hosted by Joel McHale. As strange as it sounds, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness offers up a must-watch experience, mostly because, while there are many programs covering the subject, there is essentially nothing else like the original.