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Season 1 – Feed the Beast

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"Feed the Beast," says creator Clyde Phillips ("Dexter," "Suddenly Susan"), is a fusion of his formative years, all brought together in a deliciously satisfying, provocative and surprising world. It's about best friends Tommy Moran and Dion Patras taking one last shot to fulfill their dream of opening an upscale restaurant in their Bronx hometown. For single dad Tommy -- a functioning alcoholic and former sommelier -- the restaurant is a way to give his son, TJ, the life he himself never had. Talented chef Dion, meanwhile, hopes the venture allows him to secretly satisfy his debt to the mob. Together, they dive into the New York restaurant world, navigating its underbelly of petty criminals, corrupt officials and violent gangsters.
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Feed the Beast's visual appeal isn't enough to make up for predictable plotting, convoluted dialogue and unlikable characters.

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Alison Herman The Ringer Aug 14, 2017
[Feed the Beast], which burned off its first two episodes in quick succession on Sunday and Tuesday nights, is not a good show. Go to Full Review Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic Jul 11, 2016
That they couldn't finesse the script a little more is a pity, but it wouldn't have saved a show that can't figure out whether its spirit animal is August Escoffier or Guy Fieri. Go to Full Review Scott Von Doviak AV Club Jun 7, 2016
B-
Peel away the flashy gimmicks of the pilot, and there just might be some substance underneath. Go to Full Review Julia Felsenthal Vogue Sep 21, 2016
When not indulging in porny descriptions of food and drink, Feed the Beast makes do with an untenably far-fetched plot involving vicious gangsters, crooked cops, a brothel-keeper with a heart of gold, and a lot of very underdeveloped female characters. Go to Full Review Jessica Toomer Uproxx Aug 16, 2016
The show has all of the ingredients of a juicy culinary crime drama, but with multiple competing story lines and a weak turn by one of its stars, it's too soon to tell if they'll all come together. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Jun 9, 2016
3/5
The problems Moran and Patras confront are foreseeable. But it's their close, loyal relationship between them that offers just enough emotional depth to keep you invested in their troubled world. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Delise T @RT85725811 May 4, 2026 I really loved the show. I dunno why it had poor viewing and was cancelled. I wished there was a season 2!! Great cast. Lots of suspense and good story . See more Jun 5, 2021 I LOVED this show!!! Bring it back!!! Schwimmer is great. I thought the character depth was great. Loved the theme and the back story. Bring it back into production! See more Jun 22, 2017 Good series Can't wait for season 2 See more May 3, 2017 Not the best script, but I really enjoyed the show See more Nov 2, 2016 <@ if (review) { @><@= review @><@ } @> See more Aug 31, 2016 This show is not as bad as the critics say. At the very least the show deserves 2.5 stars. I'll give it 3 stars though just because I love food and wine. And although the plot isn't anything out of this world, I want to see what happens after the season finale, if the show gets renewed. See more Read all reviews
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Clyde Phillips

Creator

David Schwimmer

Tommy Moran

Jim Sturgess

Dion Patras

Lorenza Izzo

Pilar Herrera

John Doman

Aidan Moran

Elijah Jacob

TJ Moran

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 5, 2016 Pilot Light In debt with the mob, Dion tries to convince Tommy to go after their dream of opening a restaurant in the Bronx. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 7, 2016 Father of the Year Tommy's estranged father becomes an unlikely investor; TJ's school troubles cause a misunderstanding at home. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 14, 2016 Screw You, Randy With Rie's designs, Tommy and Dion bring Thirio to life, but they must resort to crime to pay for it. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 21, 2016 Secret Sauce Tommy and Dion make a plan to reclaim Thirio from Aidan's chef; Dion's scramble to pay the Tooth Fairy puts TJ at risk. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 28, 2016 Gimme a T As he struggles through Rie's birthday for the first time since her death, Tommy lashes out; Dion receives life-changing news. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 5, 2016 The Wild West While revisiting the past, Tommy questions Dion's friendship with Rie; uninvited guests cause trouble during the soft opening. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 12, 2016 Tabula Rasa Dion begrudgingly seeks help from his former mentor when faced with an empty restaurant; Tommy has a shocking revelation. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 19, 2016 In Lies the Truth Aware of the truth about Dion's betrayal, Tommy begins to unravel; the Tooth Fairy offers a solution to Dion's troubles. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 26, 2016 Be My Baby TJ takes matters into his own hands when it comes to his tormentor; Tommy confronts Dion over his fears for his son. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 2, 2016 Fire Tommy makes a bold offer to the Tooth Fairy to settle Dion's debt; TJ tries to figure out the disturbing truth of Rie's death by piecing together his memories. Details

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Feed the Beast — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Clyde Phillips
Executive Producer
Henrik Ruben Genz, Malene Blenkov, Piv Bernth
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-14 (D|V|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 5, 2016
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