Series synopsis
Dietland is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on AMC on June 4, 2018. It ended on July 30, 2018. It was created by Marti Noxon. It stars Joy Nash, Julianna Margulies, Robin Weigert and Tamara Tunie.
Plum Kettle, ghost-writer for the editor of one of New York’s hottest fashion magazines, struggles with self-image and sets out on a wildly complicated road to self-acceptance. At the same time, everyone is buzzing over news reports about men, accused of sexual abuse and assault, who are disappearing and meeting untimely, violent deaths.
Premise
Plum Kettle, ghost-writer for the editor of one of New York’s hottest fashion magazines, struggles with self-image and sets out on a wildly complicated road to self-acceptance. At the same time, everyone is buzzing over news reports about men, accused of sexual abuse and assault, who are disappearing and meeting untimely, violent deaths.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joy Nash as Plum Kettle
- Julianna Margulies as Kitty Montgomery
- Robin Weigert as Verena Baptist
- Tamara Tunie as Julia
- Erin Darke as Leeta Albridge
- Adam Rothenberg as Dominic O’Shea
- Tramell Tillman as Steven
- Will Seefried as Ben
Supporting cast
- Rowena King as Cheryl Crane-Murphy
- Ricardo Dávila as Eladio
Guest cast
- Jen Ponton as Rubi
- Francesca Ruscio as Magazine Employee
- Emily Eckes as Model (uncredited)
- Mya Taylor as Barbara
- Brandon Engman as Male Stuent
- Katya Collazo as Coed
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 4, 2018 | July 30, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Plum plans for weight loss surgery; an encounter with a mystery woman sends Plum down a risky path; harassers turn up dead. |
June 4, 2018 |
| 2 |
Tender Belly As the country learns more about Jennifer and its motives, Plum visits a radical feminist organization where she's made an offer she can't refuse. |
June 4, 2018 |
| 3 |
Y Not Plum goes through withdrawal as she works on her new writing assignment; Jennifer rampages, leaving the country a fearful, bloody mess. |
June 11, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AMC |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 4, 2018 |
| Last aired | July 30, 2018 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |