About TMZ Investigates: Tiger King - What Really Went Down?

"TMZ Investigates: Tiger King - What Really Went Down?" is a special episode released in 2020 that explores the intriguing and controversial world presented in the popular Netflix series "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness". This special offers a deeper look into the stories and characters involved, including the central figure, Joe Exotic, with insights, interviews, and never-before-seen footage. It uncovers unknown aspects, and also tries to provide answers to the many unanswered questions left in wake of the Netflix series.

Making / Production

TMZ, the well-known celebrity news website, produced this special episode in response to the huge popularity and the unresolved mysteries of the "Tiger King" document-series. TMZ staff delve deeper into the sensational stories, providing further context and background to the extraordinary chain of events.

Actors

• Harvey Levin: He played himself, lending his familiar persona with his robust reporting style to ask the hard questions.
• Joe Exotic: Appearing in archive footage, Joe's eccentric and flamboyant persona continues to intrigue and captivate the audience throughout the special.
• Carole Baskin: In documentary footage, Baskin plays herself, with the episode delving further into the ongoing suspicions and theories about her past.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This special episode was a surprise release, coming hot on the heels of the original "Tiger King" series.
• Although not considered a direct continuation of the series, it helped to satisfy the audience's craving for more content.
• It explores more angles about the infamous feud between Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin.

Awards

No known awards specifically for this special episode, "TMZ Investigates: Tiger King - What Really Went Down?"

Quotes

• "We haven’t fully told the 'Tiger King' story just yet...It’s not over."
• "Did Carole feed her husband to the tigers? The most controversial question posed by the series!"

Music, Soundtrack

• The episode largely reuses music and tracks from the original "Tiger King" series, staying true to its authentic sound and theme.
• Notable songs include Joe Exotic's eccentric country music tracks such as "I Saw a Tiger" and "Here Kitty Kitty".