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TV series

Rotten

2018TV-142 seasons7.2 / 10

The truth is hard to swallow.

This docuseries travels deep into the heart of the food supply chain to reveal unsavory truths and expose hidden forces that shape what we eat.

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Checked Sep 3, 2026

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Synopsis

This docuseries travels deep into the heart of the food supply chain to reveal unsavory truths and expose hidden forces that shape what we eat.

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Episode 1

The Avocado War

55m8.0 / 10

The avocado's rise from culinary fad to must-have superfood has made it a lucrative crop - and a magnet for money-hungry cartels.

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Episode 2

Reign of Terror

55m8.0 / 10

In the south of France, frustrated winegrowers go to extremes to stave off cheap imports from Spain and new competition from China.

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Episode 3

Troubled Water

55m8.0 / 10

The explosive growth of the bottled water industry has driven corporations to dip into public water supplies and left vulnerable citizens thirsty.

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Episode 4

A Sweet Deal

55m8.0 / 10

Exploited workers, altered ecosystems, political power plays: Behind the scenes, Big Sugar is anything but refined.

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Episode 5

Bitter Chocolate

55m

For much of the world, chocolate is pure pleasure. But the long journey from bean to bar is packed with misery. Can an upstart company turn the tide?

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Episode 6

High on Edibles

55mfinale

New marijuana laws have sparked a surge in edible goodies, but this fast-changing foodscape comes with risks for consumers.

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Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026

More about Rotten

Cast

Latif NasserHimself - Narrator
Jack Bai
Gudrun Beckh
Peter Baker

Credits

Written by
Ted Schillinger, Ted Gesing, David Mettler, Lucy Kennedy

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
12
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Netflix
  • Zero Point ZeroUnited States

Themes

capitalismcorruptionfactory farmingfood industrymeat industryorganic food