Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story

Synopsis

A lifelong showman, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle has built his various careers on theatrics, attracting a slew of admirers along the way. But beneath the eccentric, animal-loving facade lies a predator far more dangerous than his beloved big cats and a man shadier than any of his Tiger King counterparts.

First Air Date: 2021-12-10

Last Air Date: 2021-12-10

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Created By: Chris Smith

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Doc Antle as Self - Founder & Director, T.I.G.E.R.S
Sumati Steinberg as Self - Bhagavan's Spiritual Wife
Steven Diamond as Self - Doc's Magic Partner
Betsy Rogers as Self - Doc's First Wife
Radha Hirsch as Self - Doc's Ex-Wife
Joe Exotic as Self
John Reinke as Self - Former Manager, G.W. Zoo
Jewels Mackenzie as Self - Doc's Apprentice (2003-2011)
Barbara Fisher as Self - Doc's Apprentice (1999-2007)
Shavit Perel as Self - Doc's Former Apprentice

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: What's Up, Doc? (2021-12-10)

Faces from Doc Antle's past discuss how he cultivated his charismatic, controlling persona in the early 1980s at a yoga ashram in rural Virginia.
Ep. 2: The Great Escape (2021-12-10)

Ex-wife Radha Hirsch recalls entering into a relationship with Antle at age 14. An attempt to go Hollywood highlights alleged financial scams.
Ep. 3: Don't Trust Bhagavan (2021-12-10)

Antle's alleged involvement in drug trafficking and other shady deals leads to suspicion over his response to the 1989 death of employee Mark Topping.