Netflix's docu-sensation 'Tiger King' focused much of its attention on maligning Carole Baskin. Can the sequel erase the problems that plagued the original?
“Tiger King” is the Netflix docuseries the internet can’t stop talking about. And like much of true crime, its trashiness isn’t just a harmless diversion.Baskin, who runs the Big Cat Rescue Corp. with her husband Howard, is now maligned in Reddit forums, Facebook chats and YouTube videos by people who’ve never stepped foot in her Florida sanctuary, yet are convinced — thus far without evidence — that she killed her former husband, Don Lewis.
“Tiger King 2" was not made available to the press in advance, but the trailer suggests that Netflix is continuing to cash in on the accusations. It kicks off with Joe’s voice, piped in from a prison call, suggesting an innocent man is in prison and they should take a closer look at his rivals.
Baskin may or may have not done her ex in. I don’t know, and neither does “Tiger King,” which is more exploitative than investigative: scuttlebutt on steroids with a dose of testosterone. Yet for all the hay the series has made out of Baskin’s past, it’s the men featured in both the original and the sequel who in many cases have criminal records, repeatedly threaten each other and own arsenals of high-powered guns.
The co-directors of the wild Netflix docuseries “Tiger King” discuss Joe Exotic, the series’ animal rights message and the reaction from fans. Carole Baskin and her current husband, Howard, sued Netflix and the company behind “Tiger King,” Royal Goode Productions LLC earlier this month, arguing that earlier footage of the pair couldn’t be used in any sequel because they would “suffer irreparable harm.” Carole Baskin also posted aon her website of her portrayal in the series, and points to facts that contradict the rumors she killed her former spouse.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Carole Baskin Breaks Down How 'Tiger King' Producers Allegedly Duped HerJoe Exotic's mortal enemy gets into the nitty-gritty of what she agreed to for 'TK.'
Read more »
Here's What Carole Baskin From 'Tiger King' Thinks Happened To Her Missing HusbandBaskin participated in a candid Reddit AMA and answered all kinds of questions.
Read more »
Netflix’s ‘Tiger King 2’ Premiere Won’t Be Disrupted by Carole Baskin’s Legal BattleA Florida judge isn’t expected to rule on Howard and Carole Baskin’s lawsuit before the show’s scheduled release on Wednesday.
Read more »
'Tiger King 2' Preview: More on Carole Baskin's Missing 2nd HusbandThe disappearance of Carole Baskin’s second husband, Don Lewis, will be the main focus of the upcoming season of TigerKing.
Read more »
Jeff Lowe Teaming Up with Joe Exotic Again Ahead of 'Tiger King 2'Jeff and Joe may be friends again after this latest development.
Read more »
Tencent Rallies On ByteDance Content Sharing News, Tiger Global Opines On ChinaAsia was mostly higher as South Korea had a solid day while Mainland China was off a touch before tonight’s Biden-Xi virtual summit.
Read more »