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The series behind the “HBO might have found its own Tiger King” comparison is Chimp Crazy, a four-part HBO documentary series directed and produced by Eric Goode, the filmmaker behind Tiger King. It follows exotic-animal broker Tonia Haddix and her relationships with captive chimpanzees, as well as a dispute involving authorities and an animal-rights group. The comparison points to a shared filmmaker and a high-stakes animal story—not identical subjects or a proven match in reception.
What is Chimp Crazy about?
HBO’s July 2024 announcement centers the series on Tonia Haddix, a former nurse turned exotic-animal broker who cares for chimpanzees in captivity. HBO says Haddix describes herself as the “Dolly Parton of chimps.” The story follows her attachment to a particular chimpanzee and a conflict involving authorities and an animal-rights group. HBO’s announcement introduces the series; Apple TV’s listing describes its broader focus as the world of raising chimpanzees and the people involved. Apple TV’s series listing says the first episode, “Monkey Love,” follows Haddix as she fights to retain custody of seven chimpanzees.
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Why is it being compared with Tiger King?
The clearest connection is Eric Goode: he directed and executive-produced Chimp Crazy and is the filmmaker behind Tiger King. BGR’s July 2024 archive characterized the new series as a Tiger King-like docuseries from the same filmmaker. That is a useful shorthand for the connection, not evidence that the series have the same subject, approach, or audience reception. BGR’s July 2024 description supplies the comparison; HBO’s own synopsis establishes Chimp Crazy’s focus on captive chimpanzees and Haddix.
When did it premiere, and where can you watch it?
Warner Bros. Discovery announced on July 16, 2024 that the four-part HBO Original would premiere on Sunday, August 18, 2024, with subsequent episodes on following Sundays. The announcement named Max as the streaming destination at the time. Those are original release details, not confirmation that the program is currently available in every country. Check the Max catalog in your territory or the relevant local service for present availability.
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Who made the series?
HBO’s announcement names Eric Goode as director and executive producer. It credits Lissa Rivera, Evan Wise, Tim Moran, Adrienne Gits, Charles Divak, Doug Abel, James Liu, Carissa Ridgeway, and Dwayne Cunningham as producers, with Jeremy McBride and Goode as executive producers. These are the credits in the original 2024 announcement.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What happened to Tonia Haddix after the series was announced?
In a later development, the Associated Press reported on August 8, 2025 that Haddix was sentenced to 46 months in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of perjury and one count of obstructing justice. This is legal context reported after HBO’s 2024 announcement, rather than part of the series’ original synopsis. The Associated Press report covers the sentencing.
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