Netflix's latest docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness has quickly garnered a wild — pun intended — fan base. Its in-depth exploration of Joe Exotic (b. Joseph Maldonado-Passage), the infamous zookeeper who is currently in jail for attempted murder for hire and wildlife mistreatment is the tip of the iceberg. Carole Baskin of Big Cat Rescue, Joe's nemesis who he allegedly intended to have killed, is also a major character in the series — in addition to a predatory Bhagavan and a shady Las Vegas businessman. Yes, seriously — there's no shortage of twists and turns along this ride.
Past the drama and constant shade being thrown was an important message: The animal abuse currently happening here in the United States is going largely unnoticed, and that needs to change.
If Tiger King has quickly become your new favorite series, you're probably upset at the fact that a season two is not planned. Thankfully, there's no shortage of other TV series and documentaries to watch that are just as wild as this one. The best part? You can stream them right now.
Wild Wild Country
Focused on the first bioterror attack in the United States, Wild Wild Country tells the story of cult leader Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (Osho) who gathered some thousands of people and brought them to Oregon where they proceeded to build a "utopia." Things went sour fast, though, with scandals being revealed and tearing the community apart. And it only gets worse from there.
Available to stream on Netflix
Fyre Festival: The Greatest Party That Never Happened
Remember the infamous Fyre Festival? If that name doesn't ring a bell, maybe you'll remember a viral Twitter photo of a piece of cheese on bread that was served to attendees. Yes, that festival. The scandal behind it was turned into a fascinating documentary that comes with many meme-able moments.
Available to stream on Hulu
Making a Murderer
Easily one of Netflix's most popular recent series, Making a Murderer is an intriguing and addicting look into convicted murderer Steven Avery, and whether or not he's truly guilty or innocent. This true-crime series has two seasons to binge-watch, so it'll fill a good amount of your extra time while self-isolating.
Available to stream on Netflix
Abducted in Plain Sight
Truly a mind-blowing documentary, Abducted in Plain Sight centers on a young girl, Jan Broberg, who was kidnapped by a family friend at a young age. Ignoring many bad signs throughout their friendship with Robert Berchtold — the man who took Jan — the documentary is full of twists and moments you'll be so confused as to why her parents didn't see trouble coming. The documentary discusses some topics like sexual assault that might trigger some viewers.
Available to stream on Netflix
The Devil Next Door
Another one of Netflix's most popular true-crime series if The Devil Next Door, an investigation into the trial of John Demjanjuk, a man from Cleveland who was brought to trial after being accused of being Ivan the Terrible, an infamous Nazi death camp guard. The five-episode series is chilling and well documented.
Available to stream on Netflix
Blackfish
This documentary film is the story of Tilikum, a killer whale from Sea World who made national news, sparking questions over keeping these creatures in captivity. The film digs into the effect that captivity has on killer whales and why places like Sea World should be closed.
Available to stream on Hulu
Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer
What begins as an investigation of a young man posting horrifying animal videos turns into a documentary about a murderer. Chilling, intriguing and mind-boggling, Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer is one of Netflix's best.
Available to stream on Netflix
The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Known as one of the most widely reported missing child cases in history, Netflix's The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann explores the abduction of three-year-old Madeleine McCann who, while on vacation with her family in Portugal, was allegedly abducted late one evening. Was there an accident her parents tried to cover up? Is she still alive? The documentary asks all the questions.
Available to stream on Netflix
Casting JonBenét
Following the story of young JonBenét Patricia Ramsey, this show explores how she went missing, analyzing the facts and scenarios in a way never done in film before.
Available to stream on Netflix
Mommy Dead and Dearest
This is the story of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard, who had Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Warning: your jaw will be on the floor the entire time.
Available to stream on HBO Go
Three Identical Strangers
If you're always open to a good conspiracy theory, this documentary will solidify a lot of your suspicions about the government. Without giving too much away, this film is a wild trip.
Available to stream on Hulu
