Filmmaker Eric Goode follows his first love — reptiles — into the dark underworld of exotic animal smuggling. In this billion-dollar global network, everyone is chasing the ultimate prize, whether it be owning the rarest of species, claiming the biggest fortunes, or taking down the most elusive criminals. As he digs deeper, Goode uncovers a labyrinth of outlaw traffickers, bombastic collectors, and the dogged law enforcement agents on their tails.
Cast: Anna Czerniecki, Riley Wilson
Miniseries
5 episodes
1. The FeverIn the 1970s, an obsession with rare reptiles fuels a billion-dollar smuggling business...until the Feds take notice.TV-MACC55minAug 6, 2026
2. Operation CobraNew dealer Ray Van Nostrand enters the reptile smuggling game in Florida...but soon finds himself in the crosshairs of the DEA.TV-MACC54minAug 13, 2026
3. Smuggler's InnMike Van Nostrand turns the family business into a legitimate and booming global enterprise...until his father Ray re-enters the picture.TV-MACC53minAug 20, 2026
4. Operation ChameleonTommy Crutchfield re-emerges as the reptile industry rapidly expands with the advent of genetically modified animals known as "morphs."TV-MACC51minAug 27, 2026
5. Head of the SnakeExotics kingpin Anson Wong emerges as the shadowy force at the center of the global reptile trade. As the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intensifies their pursuit, agent George Morrison goes undercover in a high-risk attempt to penetrate Wong's inner circle...and bring down one of the most powerful and sophisticated traffickers in the world.TV-MACC58minSep 3, 2026
Monsters of God
Obsession is a dangerous trade.
Filmmaker Eric Goode follows his first love — reptiles — into the dark underworld of exotic animal smuggling. In this billion-dollar global network, everyone is chasing the ultimate prize, whether it be owning the rarest of species, claiming the biggest fortunes, or taking down the most elusive criminals. As he digs deeper, Goode uncovers a labyrinth of outlaw traffickers, bombastic collectors, and the dogged law enforcement agents on their tails.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Eric Goode, Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush
- Studio
- HBO Documentary Films, A24, Goode Films
Maturity rating
TV-MACheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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