### **Unveiling the Liver King: A Raw-Organ Diet Explored in Netflix’s *Untold***
Prepare to dive into the world of **Brian Johnson**, famously known as the **Liver King**, as he unveils his controversial raw-organ diet and the ideology behind his **”primal living”** lifestyle in Netflix’s upcoming documentary, *Untold: The Liver King*, premiering on **May 13**.
#### **What to Expect in *Untold: The Liver King***
In this compelling installment of the acclaimed *Untold* documentary series, Netflix takes a closer look at the rise of the Liver King—an influencer who captures audiences with his stunning physique and somewhat primal approach to health. With **over 6.1 million followers on TikTok**, Johnson advocates for the nutritional value of organs like liver, bone marrow, tongue, and even testicles, claiming that these food sources are keystones of ancestral health.
**Johnson explains,** “This is the way we evolved for millions of years. It kinda made sense. We evolved with the sun; we evolved with these sorts of organs. We never had processed food ever in our lives.”
His wife, **Barbara**, affectionately known as the “Liver Queen,” revealed how this dietary shift transformed their entire household: “I threw out everything in the house. All the boxes went. There was nothing in there, just bone broth, liver, and meat.”
#### **The Family’s Ancestral Experience**
In *Untold*, viewers witness their sons embracing this raw-organ lifestyle, dubbing themselves the **”ancestral brothers.”** A hilarious, yet telling scene features them gulping down raw eggs, with one remarking, “That was disgusting yet very ancestral.” This peek into the Johnson family dynamic is both entertaining and revealing, providing a glimpse into how deeply they embrace their unique nutritional philosophy.
#### **The Rise and Controversy of the Liver King**
Directed by **Joe Pearlman**, the documentary will not only showcase Johnson’s ascent on social media but also delve into the **2022 steroid controversy**. After fervently denying steroid use, Johnson eventually came clean, sparking debates across fitness communities and beyond.
As Johnson affirms in one clip, “The ancestral lifestyle worked. It kinda made you believe in something, man,” leaving viewers to ponder the effectiveness and sustainability of such extreme dietary practices.
#### **An Inside Look: Interviews and Insights**
Expect candid interviews with Johnson, his family, and close associates, exploring their motivations and challenges. Barbara shares her insights: “He said, ‘Liver is this beautiful thing we’re all missing… that we’ve had for years but nobody’s eating that right now.’”
*Untold: The Liver King* not only aims to entertain but also to provoke thought about modern dietary habits and the intersection of fitness and authenticity in the influencer age.
### **Conclusion: Should You Tune In?**
If you’re curious about the extremes of dietary practices and the truth behind viral fitness personalities, this documentary promises an engaging narrative full of surprises and reflections on health and lifestyle choices.
**Mark your calendars for May 13**—you won’t want to miss this intriguing exploration of **ancestral living** and the **Liver King’s** journey.
For a broader look into Netflix’s *Untold* series and its prior installments—covering everything from sports scandals to inspiring triumphs—visit [People.com](https://people.com/tv/best-shows-to-stream-on-netflix/).
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