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2018 · TV Series · TV-MA · 55 min · ★ 7.2 · 81% critics

DocumentaryCrimeFood

This docuseries digs into the global food supply chain, looking at everyday products and the hidden pressures behind how they are made, traded, and sold. Each episode explores a different corner of the industry, raising questions about profit, power, and the human cost behind what ends up on the table.

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Streaming on Netflix.

11 hours to watch · 12 episodes.

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Details
Years
2018–2019
Release date
2018-01-05
Network
Netflix
Language
English
Rated
TV-MA
Runtime
55 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
81/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (78 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if food documentaries with a darker, investigative angle appeal to you, especially if you liked Ugly Delicious but want something more unsettling; Not for you if you want light, comforting viewing or firm answers.

Pros: thought-provoking topics; engaging episode structure; eye-opening insights | Cons: uneven episodes; can feel one-sided; few clear solutions

Themes

  • corruption
  • capitalism
  • food industry
  • organic food
  • factory farming
  • meat industry

Cast & crew

Episodes2 seasons · 12 episodes

Season 16 episodes
  • S1E1Lawyers, Guns and Honey55m
    Netflix
  • S1E2The Peanut Problem55m
    Netflix
  • S1E3Garlic Breath55m
    Netflix
  • S1E4Big Bird55m
    Netflix
  • S1E5Milk Money55m
    Netflix
  • S1E6Cod is Dead55m
    Netflix
Season 26 episodes
  • S2E1The Avocado War55m
    Netflix
  • S2E2Reign of Terror55m
    Netflix
  • S2E3Troubled Water55m
    Netflix
  • S2E4A Sweet Deal55m
    Netflix
  • S2E5Bitter Chocolate55m
    Netflix
  • S2E6High on Edibles55m
    Netflix