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Season 1 – Santa Clarita Diet

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Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant star in this Netflix-original series as married realtors, Sheila and Joel, who are living a quiet life, raising their teenage daughter in Santa Clarita, Calif. Their world unexpectedly changes when Sheila goes through a dramatic transformation that sends her down a road of death and destruction -- but leaves her looking and feeling better than ever. Barrymore and Olyphant also serve as executive producers, alongside showrunner and creator Victor Fresco ("Better Off Ted").
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Santa Clarita Diet — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Santa Clarita Diet serves up an excellent cast, frequent laughs, and an engaging premise -- but the level of gore might not be to everyone's taste.

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Alison Herman The Ringer Aug 15, 2017
We may finally get to see what a cult show looks like without a "tragically canceled" qualifier tacked in front. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald Mar 31, 2017
Hewson is the breakout star of the show, giving a poignant performance in a well-written role that emphasises the eternal impatience and vulnerability of adolescence. Go to Full Review Rachel Cooke New Statesman Feb 16, 2017
It sounds perky, but the reality is amazingly gormless. The comedy is non-existent, and the cast spend their time gurning madly in order to cover for it. Go to Full Review Karen Rought Hypable Feb 28, 2019
This show isn't going to be for everyone, but if you're looking for something along the lines of iZombie or Warm Bodies, but a little more realistic, it could be your new favorite show. Go to Full Review Naila Scargill Exquisite Terror Feb 28, 2019
Drew Barrymore shines in a stylised affair that revels in a refreshing juxtaposition of viscera with middle-class suburbia. Go to Full Review Amanda Greever The Daily Times (Tennessee) Jan 31, 2019
The show takes time to find its footing, but once it does, it's pretty funny and entertaining. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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sarah H @Humphriessarah2 Aug 15, 2026 I surprisingly liked it See more D M @Tivero Aug 13, 2026 Santa Clarita Diet is so ridiculously awesome. I don't know how I missed this series, during it's original airings. I love it. It's so weird, awkward, gross and funny. Just what I needed to find in 2026 See more Marco L @decatur555 Aug 6, 2026 After reading years of praise for Santa Clarita Diet, I expected one of television’s funniest and most original horror comedies. Instead, I found a pleasant but surprisingly simple series that rarely made me laugh. Drew Barrymore is likable and clearly enjoys Sheila’s transformation, while Timothy Olyphant is the strongest element, bringing panic, nervous energy and excellent chemistry to their strange but affectionate marriage. The suburban zombie premise has potential, but the humor soon becomes repetitive: polite conversations about murder, Joel panicking, Sheila acting casually and enormous amounts of blood. The mythology grows without becoming much more interesting, and several storylines feel stretched. It is not a bad show, but the huge reputation created expectations it never came close to meeting. See more Paul H @webgrunt Jul 11, 2026 The characters seemed weirdly cartoonish, like an early 1970s sitcom. I think that's exactly what they were going for, but I didn't find the characters engaging at all and all the humor fell flat for me. The only reason I give it 1.5 stars is because the actors all did really well. See more taylor W. @RT62602110 Apr 5, 2026 Amazing I just can’t stop laughing See more L. F @RT68678650 Feb 24, 2026 I absolutely love this show! In many ways, it was a bit before its time... I think there's actually much more of an appetite (pun intended) for this gory-crime-comedy-caper genre now. It doesn't take itself too seriously, yet keeps your attention with its constant shift in tone from silly, to tense, to funny, to violent, to absurd, to dark, to heartfelt. It's an easy comfort watch you won't want to end. See more Read all reviews
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Victor Fresco

Creator

Drew Barrymore

Sheila Hammond

Timothy Olyphant

Joel Hammond

Liv Hewson

Abby Hammond

Skyler Gisondo

Eric Bemis

Victor Fresco

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 3, 2017 So Then a Bat or a Monkey Sheila and Joel's marriage receives a jump-start when Sheila debuts a truly killer new personality. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 3, 2017 We Can't Kill People! The Hammonds try to come to terms with their new reality; while browsing comics, Abby is faced with a tough realization; Joel treats Sheila to an expensive meal. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 3, 2017 We Can Kill People As Sheila's hunger grows, Joel needs to help her find someone tasty as soon as possible; Abby assists a friend in need. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 3, 2017 The Farting Sex Tourist Sheila insults the principal, and is an inspiration to her friends; Joel and Abby bond; Dan makes a discovery. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 3, 2017 Man Eat Man Abby learns that parents cannot be trusted, especially hers; Joel realizes there might be a cure for Sheila; Dan decides to put his cards on the table. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 3, 2017 Attention to Detail Joel and Sheila divide their tasks; Eric and Abby make a big discovery; Dan realizes that a realtor has limits. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 3, 2017 Strange or Just Inconsiderate? Sheila dines on a lot of evidence; Joel takes time to smell the coffee. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 3, 2017 How Much Vomit? Sheila and Joel are taken by surprise; Abby and Eric learn the benefits of leaving things alone. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 3, 2017 The Book! Eric and Joel look for Anton at a paranormal convention; Sheila and Abby bond over their love of bad behavior. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 3, 2017 Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats Dr. Wolf is ready to get to work, but as Sheila becomes more aggressive, Joel worries that it is too late. Details

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Santa Clarita Diet — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Victor Fresco
Executive Producer
Victor Fresco, Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant, Aaron Kaplan, Chris Miller, Ember Truesdell, Tracy Katsky
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 3, 2017
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