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Rotten

2018 – 2019Show2 seasons12 episodesTV-14

CrimeDocumentary
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic–8.3Rotten Tomatoes86%61%

An intriguing, layered documentary series about society and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or romance.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes · best: S2E3 "Troubled Water" 7.8

Episodes

7.0
7.3

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Investigative Documentary
  • Food Industry Expose
  • Social Critique
  • Supply Chain Unveiling
  • Consumer Awareness
  • Economic Impact
  • Environmental Issues
  • Ethical Consumption
  • Informative & Revealing
  • Systemic Issues

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

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

Everyone

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Facts

January 5, 2018 · October 4, 2019 · Ended

First aired
January 5, 2018
Last aired
October 4, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Rotten?"

Questions about Rotten

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rotten?

Netflix

In the United States, Rotten streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Rotten worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Rotten okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Rotten?

11 h

About 11 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 55 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2019.