Series synopsis
Rotten is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on Netflix on January 5, 2018. It ended on October 4, 2019. It stars Latif Nasser, Jack Bai and Gudrun Beckh.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The truth is hard to swallow.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Latif Nasser as Himself - Narrator
- Jack Bai
- Gudrun Beckh
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 5, 2018 | January 5, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 4, 2019 | October 4, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lawyers, Guns and Honey Explores the new global honey business, and largest food fraud investigation and prosecution in history—a scam known as "honeygate." |
January 5, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Peanut Problem In the last twenty years, there’s been a surge of people suffering from severe food allergies. A look at the swelling body of science around this change, and the accountability of restaurateurs in caring for their most vulnerable customers. |
January 5, 2018 |
| 3 |
Garlic Breath A lucrative and controversial commerce relationship between the US and China forms the backdrop for a David and Goliath tale of loyalty, betrayal and revenge on the American garlic scene. |
January 5, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Avocado War The avocado's rise from culinary fad to must-have superfood has made it a lucrative crop - and a magnet for money-hungry cartels. |
October 4, 2019 |
| 2 |
Reign of Terror In the south of France, frustrated winegrowers go to extremes to stave off cheap imports from Spain and new competition from China. |
October 4, 2019 |
| 3 |
Troubled Water The explosive growth of the bottled water industry has driven corporations to dip into public water supplies and left vulnerable citizens thirsty. |
October 4, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 5, 2018 |
| Last aired | October 4, 2019 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |