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86% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 68% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
People don't always know where their food comes from, and sometimes there is a rotten underworld involved in food production. This series exposes the corruption, waste and real dangers behind everyday eating habits in a world where global supply chains are increasingly intertwined and consolidated. Episodes dig deep into the largest food fraud investigation -- looking into a scam called Honeygate -- and the challenges farmers and chefs face as the number of people with food allergies continues to rise.
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Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic 01/12/2018
Rotten has its structural flaws as entertainment, but it's hard to imagine any viewer not being compelled to check grocery labels more carefully in the future. Go to Full Review Steve Greene IndieWire 01/08/2018
B+
Like the best documentary efforts, it puts forth these stories with the idea that a more informed audience is a healthier one. Go to Full Review Wil Fulton Thrillist 06/29/2018
This is not a food series designed to make you salivate. There are no slow-mo tracking shots of braising while some French chef you've never heard of waxes poetic about the intrinsic joys of duck confit. Go to Full Review Audra Schroeder The Daily Dot 01/11/2018
3/5
Though it's being pushed as true-crime, Rotten remains an educational volume, and perhaps one we need right now. Go to Full Review Meghan O'Keefe Decider 01/10/2018
Difficult at first, Rotten soon becomes a riveting watch. Go to Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) 01/07/2018
As a whole, Rotten doesn't stink, but fitting to its title, it's not that fresh or appetizing either. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/18/2021 I've seen a ton of ghost, ufo and creature shows and feel it's always the same thing. Helier take an authentic approach with out of the box methods that leaves me wanting more. See more 04/17/2020 very weak and populistic talks See more 12/19/2019 I found this series very informative. There were issues in this series, that I feel is buried in the media, is something people should know about. Each episode is a different story, and issue. I think that this is one of the better series on Netflix. I hope that this series gets renewed. See more 10/12/2019 Impressed with the grassroots efforts demonstrsted by individuals featured in this docuseries. 👍🏽 See more skye b @Skybo 08/31/2019 Very critical information for EVERYBODY who eats food!! See more 05/19/2019 very biased documentary. Very much Anti-China. Particularly didn't like the episode about Garlic. I found Avrum to be rather greedy people who were out to gain something for little work. If you actually focussed on your farming instead of these ridiculous cases maybe your farm wouldn't be in trouble...your cause was not high and mighty/righteous...it was selfish and greedy to begin with. It's a bit naive of them to think otherwise anyway. Why would any lawyer be so actively trying to take down a company. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Latif Nasser

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Ben Cotner

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 5, 2018 Lawyers, Guns and Honey With demand for honey soaring just as bees are dying off in record numbers, hidden additives, hive thefts and other shady tactics are on the rise. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 5, 2018 The Peanut Problem Taking a look at the increasing body of science around the proliferation of people who suffer from severe food allergies and the accountability of restaurateurs in caring for their most vulnerable diners. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 5, 2018 Garlic Breath Cooking shows turned the humble garlic bulb into a multibillion-dollar crop, but a lawsuit raises troubling questions about top suppliers. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 5, 2018 Big Bird The ruthlessly efficient world of chicken production pits vulnerable growers against one another, leaving them open to vicious acts of sabotage. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 5, 2018 Milk Money Looking to boost profits, some dairy farmers are switching to produce upscale organic milk or "raw" unpasteurized milk, but it comes with the risk of pathogens that can sicken -- or even kill -- consumers. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 5, 2018 Cod Is Dead As the global fish supply dwindles, the industry faces crises on all sides, including crooked moguls, dubious imports and divisive regulations. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ben Cotner
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 5, 2018
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