Monsters of God (2026)

Crime · Documentary

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.

IMDb rating: 7.3 (828 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

7.80 avg 5 episodes 7.8 → 8.1 55 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Fever	7.8	90
2	Operation Cobra	7.8	68
3	Smuggler's Inn	7.4	63
4	Operation Chameleon	7.9	51
5	Head of the Snake	8.1	46