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Season 1 – (Un)Well

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Taking a deep dive into the lucrative wellness industry, which touts health and healing -- but the products may not live up to the promises.
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(Un)Well — Season 1

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Rachelle Hampton Slate 08/18/2020
Overall, the show does a decent job of defining the line between Western and traditional use of new-to-us wellness trends like ayahuasca. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry CNN.com 08/12/2020
It's up to the viewer, basically, to choose whether they agree with skeptical medical professionals and scientists or the firmly stated convictions of those who have bought into such therapies. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 08/28/2020
3/5
Wellness industry docu may be an advertisement in disguise. Go to Full Review Louise Bruton Irish Times 08/18/2020
While (Un)Well's excavation of the essential oils industry is slow, the episode that dives into tantric sex delivers the grit. Go to Full Review Anthony Schneck Thrillist 08/18/2020
(Un)well comes off as wishy-washy, with personal anecdotes of success countered by skeptical scientists and doctors, neither very convincing in totality. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 08/13/2020
If you can get past (Un)Well's interest in the more charlatan-centric aspects of each wellness movement, it should hold some good information if you're seeking some alternate ways to feel more healthy and happy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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anita k 03/29/2022 Does not say anything at all, really. It's a mess. See more 08/27/2020 One of these Netflix shows, that is rather about hearing 10 unverified experiences than ever getting to the science of the thing. Quite shallow, but somewhat entertaining. See more Read all reviews
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Jennifer Julian

Self

Darcy Dennett

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 12, 2020 Essential Oils Once fringe but now at the center of billion-dollar multilevel companies, essential oils made from plant extracts appear to help users cope with anxiety. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 12, 2020 Tantric Sex Advocates say sexual healing releases energy and improves intimacy, but accusations of abuse and cultural appropriation have dogged the practice. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 12, 2020 Bulking Up With Breast Milk Bodybuilding is just one reason why some adults drink breast milk, but others ask if it is safe or ethical. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 12, 2020 Fasting Going beyond weight loss, "bio-hackers" use fasting to optimize body and mind and enhance healing, but the practice holds dangers. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 12, 2020 Ayahuasca Once reserved for Indigenous shamans, ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogen, draws those hoping to unlock trauma and quell addiction. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 12, 2020 Bee Sting Therapy Expensive and labor-intensive bee venom promises to soften wrinkles and treat Lyme disease, but the risks may outweigh the rewards. Details

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(Un)Well — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Darcy Dennett
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Health & Wellness
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 12, 2020
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