Tiger King Facts That Will Make This Show Seem Even Crazier

Second Time

Believe it or not, this isn't the Tiger King's first documentary. The jungle cat enthusiast was featured in a BBC documentary known as Louis Theroux: America's Most Dangerous Pets. The film was made back in 2011 and didn't expose the world to nearly enough Joe Exotic, so he was eager to get the limelight to himself when Goode came knocking. 

Season 2?

Turns out, there's still quite a lot we don't know about the Tiger King, and producers want the people to see. "We have a crazy amount of footage and it's a story that's still unfolding," said Rebecca Chaiklin, co-director, in an interview. "We're not sure yet, but there could be a follow-up on this story, and it'll be just as dramatic and just as colorful as what unfolded these past few years."

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.