Netflix has dropped the official Tiger King 2 trailer for the highly-anticipated second installment to last year’s popular true-crime docuseries, which will again center around infamous big cat owners Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin, Jeff Lowe, and more. The 5-episode sequel will be available for streaming on November 17.
The video highlights the aftermath following the docuseries’ success which changed the lives of everyone in the zoo. However, its main star Joe Exotic wasn’t the one reaping its benefits as he remains in prison for a crime he continues to deny. The sequel teases more chaotic stories and crazy revelations as well as commentaries from Exotic as he expresses his dismay with his current situation.
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“With Joe Exotic behind bars and Carole Baskin closing in on ownership of his disreputable zoo, the Emmy-nominated saga continues its twisted course with Tiger King 2 as newfound revelations emerge on the motivations, backstories, and secrets of America’s most notorious big cat owners,” reads the synopsis. “Old enemies and frenemies, including Jeff Lowe, Tim Stark, Allen Glover, and James Garretson return for another season of murder, mayhem, and madness. Thought you knew the whole story? Just you wait.”
Following its successful debut which captivated 64 million households in the first four weeks after its premiere, Netflix promises more madness and mayhem for Tiger King 2. The second installment is again being directed by Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin, who are both executive producing along with Chris Smith and Fisher Stevens. The docuseries is a production by A Goode Films Production, Library Films, and Article 19 Films.
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Due to the first season’s pop culture impact, it inspired a few studios and networks to try their hand at adapting the true crime story into a limited series. There are currently two Tiger King projects in development which are a Peacock limited series starring Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin, and a potential Netflix limited series from Ryan Murphy, with Rob Lowe set as Joe Exotic.
