Insatiable (2018)
A darkly comic Netflix series about revenge, beauty pageants, and the explosive consequences of a lifetime of being underestimated.
Insatiable - Series Information
- Original Title: Insatiable
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Created by: Lauren Gussis
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 22
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: August 10, 2018 (United States - TV-MA), August 10, 2018 (United Kingdom - 15), August 10, 2018 (Germany - 16), August 10, 2018 (Australia - MA15+), August 10, 2018 (Brazil - 16), August 10, 2018 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: Insaciável (BR)
- Production Companies: Ryan Seacrest Productions, Storied Media Group, CBS Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
Insatiable - Plot
A bullied teenager turns to beauty pageants as a way to exact her revenge, with the help of a disgraced coach who soon realizes he's in over his head.
Insatiable - Trailer
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A coming of rage story.
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Insatiable - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Lauren Gussis
Main Cast
- Debby Ryan
- Dallas Roberts
- Kimmy Shields
- Christopher Gorham
- Alyssa Milano
- Erinn Westbrook
- Irene Choi
- Arden Myrin
- Michael Provost
- Sarah Colonna
Writers
- Lauren Gussis
- Jace Richdale
- Jenina Kibuka
- Danielle Hoover
- David Monahan
Executive Producers
- Nina Wass
- Andrew Fleming
- Todd Hoffman
- Lauren Gussis
- Andrea Shay
Insatiable - FAQs
Why was Insatiable cancelled after two seasons?
Netflix cancelled Insatiable in 2019 after two seasons. The show faced significant controversy from the start over its handling of body image and weight loss themes, and despite a dedicated fanbase, viewership numbers were not sufficient for the platform to greenlight a third season.
What controversy surrounded Insatiable before it premiered?
Before its August 2018 premiere, Insatiable sparked a major online backlash. A petition calling for its cancellation gathered over 200,000 signatures, with critics arguing the show's premise — a girl who loses weight after her jaw is wired shut and then seeks revenge — promoted harmful attitudes toward body image and eating disorders.
Where can you stream Insatiable?
Insatiable is available to stream on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be purchased on Amazon Video. Both seasons — 12 episodes in Season 1 and 10 in Season 2 — are available in full.
Who are the main actors in Insatiable?
The series stars Debby Ryan as Patty Bladell, Dallas Roberts as Bob Armstrong, Kimmy Shields as Nonnie Thompson, Christopher Gorham as Bob Barnard, and Alyssa Milano as Coralee Armstrong, alongside Erinn Westbrook, Irene Choi, Arden Myrin, Michael Provost, and Sarah Colonna.
How many seasons and episodes does Insatiable have?
Insatiable ran for 2 seasons and a total of 22 episodes. Season 1 consisted of 12 episodes, released on August 10, 2018, and Season 2 followed with 10 episodes. The series was cancelled by Netflix in 2019 before a third season could be produced.
What is Insatiable about?
Insatiable follows Patty Bladell, a bullied teenager who reinvents herself and enters the beauty pageant circuit to get revenge on those who wronged her. Her coach, disgraced attorney Bob Armstrong, quickly finds himself entangled in increasingly dark and chaotic situations. The show blends dark comedy with satirical drama.
Is Insatiable based on a true story?
Insatiable is not based on a specific true story. Creator Lauren Gussis has said the series draws on her own personal experiences with body image, self-worth, and feeling like an outsider growing up, giving the show an autobiographical emotional core even though its plot is fictional and highly stylized.
What is the content rating for Insatiable?
Insatiable is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. It contains dark humor, adult themes, violence, and content related to eating disorders, revenge, and murder. International ratings include 15 (UK), 16 (Germany and Brazil), MA15+ (Australia), and 19 (South Korea).
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