For fans of Netflix’sTiger Kingwho want to see a slightly different side ofJoe ExoticandCarole Baskin’s story, the new limited seriesJoe vs Carolecould be a dream come true. Even people who lost interest in their story years ago may want to tune in to seeKate McKinnon’s take onCarole BaskinandJohn Cameron MitchellasJoe “Exotic” Maldonado-Passage. So here’s everything you need to know about how to watchJoe vs Carole.
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When and Where to Watch Joe vs Carole?
If you’re looking for the latest project about Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin and their dangerous feud that briefly captivated the nation, then be sure to tune in to Peacock on July 16, 2025. NBC’s streaming service Peacock will be the place to watch Kate McKinnon and John Cameron Mitchell’s takes on Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic.
What’s Joe vs Carole About?
If unlike many, you didn’t spend the early days of the coronavirus pandemic binge-watchingTiger Kingon Netflix, then you might be a bit confused about all the hype. Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic both starred inTiger King, a reality series about big cats and roadside zoos.Joe Exoticwas the owner of Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park and Carole Baskin was (and still is) the CEO of Big Cat Rescue and an animal welfare activist. It’s perhaps not surprising that someone who operates a roadside zoo and an animal rights activist would come in conflict.
It’s a bit more surprising that it eventually led to Joe Exotic being found guilty of an attempted murder-for-hire scheme with Carole Baskin as the target. The seriesJoe vs Carolepromises to show what led these two passionate people to the point of considering murder, using flashbacks to show their difficult early lives and to illuminate why big cats mean so much to both of them.
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Watch the Trailer of Joe vs Carole
The officialtrailerofJoe vs Carolesuggests a wild ride. It’s scored to “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by The Animals and shows all the outrageous and tiger-focused energy that fans ofTiger Kingshould expect. The intensity and passion both McKinnon and Mitchell put into their performances are obvious. Flashbacks help give a glimpse into how Baskin and Exotic became the people they are today. There is also ateaserfor the show, which was released on June 04, 2025.
Who Are the Cast and Creators of Joe vs Carole?
Etan Frankelis the creator ofJoe vs Caroleand is known for his work onShamelessandFriday Night Lights.Kate McKinnonwill be playing the role of Carole Baskin. Surprisingly, despite her extensive work on the show, Kate McKinnon did not play Carole Baskin in aSaturday Night Liveskit, instead, that role was played byChloe Fineman. In addition toSNL, Kate McKinnon is known for her work onVenture BrosandFamily Guy.
Joe Exotic and his impressive mullet will be played by John Cameron Mitchell. In addition to playing the iconic role of Hedwig in 2001’s brilliantly campyHedwig and the Angry Inch, John Cameron Mitchell has also been in episodes ofGirlsandShrill.
Howard Baskin, Carole’s second husband, will be played byKyle MacLachlan, famed for his roles onTwin PeaksandDesperate Housewives.Sam Keeley,Tom Rodgers, andNat Wolff(Paper Towns) will play three of Joe Exotic’s husbands.
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More Shows to Watch like Joe vs Carole
There is of course plenty of content out there relating to Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin.Tiger Kingis on Netflix andSurviving Joe Exoticis on Discovery+. There is also the Wondery podcast calledOver My Dead Body: Joe vs Carolethat this series is based on, which is available through Amazon Music. For something more offbeat, there’sGhost Adventures: Horror at Joe Exotic Zooin whichZac Bagansinvestigates whether Joe Exotic’s zoo is haunted. But if you’re looking for something not focused on Joe Exotic or Carole Baskin but with a similar tone toJoe vs Carole, then be sure to check out some of these series.
The Thing About Pam:If you’ve been looking for a true-crime thriller with a surprisingly light tone thenThe Thing About Pammay be for you. Based on theDatelinepodcast and narrated byDateline’s ownKeith Morrison,The Thing About Pamwill be airing on NBC starting March 8 and streaming on Peacock the next day. It’s focused on Pam Hupp and the murders that have been attributed to the seemingly mild-mannered Midwestern mom.
Weeds:Weeds, a dramedy about a suburban soccer mom turned drug dealer, has more than a few outrageous twists over its eight seasons.Mary Louise Parkeris fantastic as Nancy Botwin, the struggling single mom who starts selling weed to avoid losing her home.Kevin Nealonplays Nancy’s stoner neighbor Doug andElizabeth Perkinsplays Nancy’s frenemy, Celia. All 8 seasons ofWeedsare streaming on Hulu.
Breaking Bad:On paper,Breaking Badsounds a lot likeWeeds. It follows a high school chemistry teacher who begins cooking meth after being diagnosed with cancer. Despite the similarities of the premises,Breaking Badgoes to very different places thanWeedsandBryan Cranston’s Walter White does things that Nancy Botwin fromWeedswould never even consider. In addition to Cranston,Breaking BadstarsAnna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Giancarlo Esposito,andBob Odenkirkamong others. In addition to its amazing cast, it also features a tightly plotted story and beautiful cinematography. If you haven’t seen this modern classic yet, then what are you waiting for? All five seasons ofBreaking Badare streaming on Netflix.
Inventing Anna:If part ofJoe vs Carole’s appeal for you is the fact that it’s based on a true story, thenInventing Annamight be the show for you. It’s based on the real-life case of Anna Sorokin, played here byJulia Garner, a woman who duped much of New York City’s elite into believing that she was a German heiress named Anna Delvey. This limited series was created byShonda Rhimesand is streaming on Netflix.
The Dropout:The Dropout, a limited-run series on Hulu, focuses on Elizabeth Holmes,the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire, played here byAmanda Seyfried. It documents her meteoric rise from starting the biotech company Theranos to her abrupt fall after her supposedly revolutionary blood-testing technology is revealed to be a fraud.
