Series synopsis
Cooked is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on February 19, 2016. It ended on February 19, 2016. It was created by Michael Pollan, Alex Gibney. It stars Michael Pollan.
Explored through the lenses of the four natural elements – fire, water, air and earth – COOKED is an enlightening and compelling look at the evolution of what food means to us through the history of food preparation and its universal ability to connect us. Highlighting our primal human need to cook, the series urges a return to the kitchen to reclaim our lost traditions and to forge a deeper, more meaningful connection to the ingredients and cooking techniques that we use to nourish ourselves.
Premise
Explored through the lenses of the four natural elements – fire, water, air and earth – COOKED is an enlightening and compelling look at the evolution of what food means to us through the history of food preparation and its universal ability to connect us. Highlighting our primal human need to cook, the series urges a return to the kitchen to reclaim our lost traditions and to forge a deeper, more meaningful connection to the ingredients and cooking techniques that we use to nourish ourselves.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Pollan as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 19, 2016 | February 19, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fire With help from Aboriginal hunters and a barbecue pit master, Pollan shows how fire shaped human gastronomy, and weighs our duty to the animals we eat. |
February 19, 2016 |
| 2 |
Water Pollan looks to the kitchens of India for a lesson in the value of pot cooking and examines the consequences of eating highly processed food. |
February 19, 2016 |
| 3 |
Air Visit food labs and Moroccan fields as Pollan delves into the science of bread-making and the nature of gluten. |
February 19, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 19, 2016 |
| Last aired | February 19, 2016 |
| Runtime | 240 minutes |
| Status | ended |