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Joe vs Carole

2022·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb6.3Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes33%85%
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PeacockPeacock Premium+

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Funny, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and absurdist humor

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Dark Humor8

World

A real life story, pop culture, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

When Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, learns that when fellow exotic animal lover Joe "Exotic" Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit, she sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy.
Biographical Dark ComedyEccentric RivalryTrue Crime SatireCringe HumorAnimal ExploitationPop Culture PhenomenonAbsurdist DramaCharacter StudyLegal BattlesMedia Circus

Crew

Directed by:
Justin Tipping, Natalie Bailey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Joe vs Carole

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Joe vs Carole legally?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

Joe vs Carole is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Joe vs Carole worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Joe vs Carole rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Joe vs Carole have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 48 minutes each.

Is Joe vs Carole based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Joe vs Carole?

Critics43
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Joe vs Carole higher (74) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Joe vs Carole air?

It ran from 2022 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is Joe vs Carole in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Joe vs Carole?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Joe vs Carole in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Joe vs Carole use?

An Arm and a LegDark and Troubled PastThe Lost LenoreVersus TitleMistreatment-Induced BetrayalNaturalized NameRefuge in Audacity

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Joe vs Carole, including An Arm and a Leg, Dark and Troubled Past, The Lost Lenore.