Insatiable (2018–2019) User Reviews

Hilarious!

[kholzer2010 · 8/10 · 10 August 2018]

I'm sorry... I get the issues but take this for what it is... a spoof... funny... meant to be a comedy. As a former fat girl to skinny girl... this ish is hilarious!!!!

Don't believe the media

[snowyprecipice · 8/10 · 12 August 2018]

The series is not fat-shaming, transphobic or homophobic. It's the opposite, actually. The trans people from the LGBTQ people saved the day in one of the episodes, her best friend's story arc was handled respectfully and the series showed that becoming thinner didn't improve Patty's life. It's a DARK COMEDY. IT'S SATIRE. Of course it's a little on the edge. The first few episodes will make you feel ambivalent, but it gets better. Just keep watching and it's a decently entertaining watch.

Just gotta add, Dallas Roberts' acting, especially in the last few episodes, was incredible. I spent quite a while admiring all those ambivalent and conflicting emotions his face expressed.

I am morbidly obese and I am not offended

[elhodgesmedic · 8/10 · 11 August 2018]

I think people who say it's body shaming is missing the whole point of the show - it shows how one harbours insecurities with or without fat - it's a refreshing show that highlights how damaged we all are, despite our size

Hoping for season two.

[gleekout29 · 7/10 · 15 August 2018]

I almost didn't watch because of the reviews this has gotten. Especially about the last episode but I'm so glad I watched. I kept finding myself torn between routing for Patty (Debby Ryan) and realizing she's a horrible person. Dallas Roberts was great as Bob Armstrong I loved him in this. It was also nice seeing Alyssa Milano and Christine Taylor. My crush for Christopher Gorham grew extremely high after this. I'm hoping for a season two. Screw what critics say this show was a hit.

No One with A Negative Review Has Watched Past the 1st Episode

[powellelysia · 9/10 · 12 August 2018]

I feel like there are a lot of thin people trying to "speak up" for overweight or former overweight people (like myself). People are confusing the dark humor this show uses with its actual message. Which conveyed that Patty's sudden weight loss did not make her problems go away, it even touches on how women should have the right to choose, and how society treats those who are thinner differently. I'm genuinely convinced people lack the comprehension to interpret that the creator of "Insatiable" wants to point out that "skinny isn't magic". Which is a direct quote from the show. Watch it, or rewatch it. And this time, pay attention.

A Dark, Entertaining Comedy

[katrinaweeden · 7/10 · 14 August 2018]

I thought this was a great show. At first, the satirical elements are hard to discern. As in, you almost can't tell if it's being satirical or not -- but isn't that what makes something a great satire?? I feel as though this show is made for me. The whole Southern pageantry idea is right up my alley, with it also being a dark comedy with strong satire -- it's like it was made for me. The narration is very Mean Girls-esque. There are a lot of similarities with Mean Girls -- the feminine ideal, the satire, dark comedy, etc. There is definite character development and by the end of the first season, you realize how open-minded the show really is.

I knocked some stars off, because I do think it missed the mark a couple times. Like Bob knows that Patty is at her worst when backed into a corner and made fun of, but he thinks that the best way to have people like her is by doing a roast, like she isn't going to lash out? There are a few too many tropes and ridiculous situations. But overall, the series creates relatable characters that you like despite themselves.

I truly hope there is a Season 2.

Spectacular!

[hanaahbraan · 13 September 2020]

I love it when America challenges itself with humour, which sadly doesn't happen often enough of late. Insatiable is a spectacular tongue-in-cheek take on the horror show of small Bible Belt towns and the quintessentially American beauty pageant. It's witty, attentive to detail, and doesn't hold back any punches, which of course is going to result in a lot of hate. The subject matter isn't about being fat or thin, it's about the utter absurdity of American life beneath the fragile veneer of wanting to win and be perfect.

Watched the entire season; it went from bad to worse to horrible

[jamin-soch · 1/10 · 25 September 2018]

There was once a time when Netflix would announce more Original Content and I would be super excited to see something like Love or Stranger Things. I would intentionally watch the entire season of a show because they didn't always start out awesome (looking at you Girl Boss). However, over the past year Netflix's Original Content has become a trash heap and this show is no exception.

It's difficult to adequately describe how bad this show is. It's bad enough for me to write a review of it, which I truly never do. Imagine if Friday Night Lights was merged with The Jerry Springer Show, was centered around beauty pagents, where the writers were told to avoid any sort of intellectual or emotional depth and to aim for the lowest common denomination of humor AND THEY DIDN'T EVEN REACH THAT GOAL! Imagine Big Bang Theory set in the South attempting a social commentary on LGBTQ and millennial gender norms, where the actors are trying their darndest to alienate any sort of realistic emotion and thereby their audience.

Don't say you weren't warned.

PLEASE, LET THERE BE A SEASON 2

[mhaibernalie · 10/10 · 12 August 2018]

This is coming from a fat girl who's had multiple issues with herself. The series has never offended me yet. I don't believe that this fat shames at all, but it actually sheds more light on the situation. And this isn't just about fat shaming. It's about everything society has placed as a sort of standard to be "normal". Plus, after seeing the last episode, I don't wanna be left hanging. I need to know what happens next. I need more. I'M HUNGRY. I'M INSATIABLE

Born offended generation, hated it...

[m-47826 · 7/10 · 18 February 2021]

Good for them. This show is hysterical and fierce. It reminded me of the raunchy comedies I grew up watching, back in late 90s/early 2000s. I'm sure it would've lasted longer, had the show aired then. Unfortunately it didn't, and the way writers were having a hard time living up to what the premise suggested, especially on season 2, didn't help make the series case. This season premiere was struggling at reaching first season's goodness, but redeemed itself on the remaining episodes. I wished there were a third season, but I'm fine with what I got. However, it's almost unbelievable this show got the boot, while other Netflix drivels are being offered more seasons than they should...

I don't usually write reviews, but hear me out please

[nickaedan · 5/10 · 16 August 2018]

Insatiable is not a perfect show at all. It has its flaws, the acting, direction and editing get a little sloppy in the middle few episodes. It moves across different tones (comedy, satire, dark, drama) not very effectively at times. Some character motivations and plot points are ridiculous and seem to manifest out of thin air. But damn it, this show doesn't deserve the hate it's getting at all. All put together it's a fairly good show. And it isn't fat shaming at all, they use that tone initially to convey a deeper message, that suddenly losing your weight won't help fix all your problems. That being over weight wasn't the issue to begin with. The show has layers and it explores them slowly, and doesn't always do it in the most effective way (from a story telling perspective), but it tries. The show gets so much better towards the end, the last few episodes are really good. Definitely worth a watch. I think it's only worth a 8/10, but I want to give it a 10, to get its ratings up. The critics have been bashing this and so many other people, and I feel like they haven't even really watched this show (maybe only seen the trailer or one-two episodes). I was overweight too at a point in my life, and I have struggled with body image issues. This show is in no way offensive, it isn't insensitive either. It shows characters and people that might be, but that's not the message of the show, and if people can't get that, then I don't even know what to say. Hundreds of crime films are made every year, does that mean the film makers are trying to promote crimes? Just because a character in a film or show, says something or does certain things, doesn't mean that the show is spreading that message. Please watch this show, and form your own opinion, don't just listen to the critics. Stick with it to the end, I'm so glad that I did.

So Good - So Campy - So Original

[dillonjlocke · 10/10 · 13 August 2018]

As a person that can think for himself I was already drawn to this show when all the controversy hit. My partner and I binge watched the whole thing and to our surprise, this is a masterpiece! We laughed, we cried, we championed, we were hooked! At first, you may think this is all about fat shaming, but in reality its a message of hope and endurance. It has an aspect of everything that makes for an amazing show....lust, love triangle, murder, drug use, the most amazing puns, bullying....all the big ones! Its more of a teenage soap opera that we literally were addicted to from the start. Its the Pringles of Netflix (once you pop you cant stop) Give it a watch and PLEASE!!!! Let have a second season!!!!

It's alright

[optimisticbeatlesfan · 6/10 · 10 August 2018]

I feel that the user reviews and critic reviews are both very tainted with bias. Critics were very harsh, took every small detail and blew it up. Users gave it a perfect score just to spite the media. It's really just an okay show. It's a fun watch!

Utter garbage

[Cascadia13 · 1/10 · 29 March 2019]

I made an IMDb account just so I could express what complete trash this show is. This show is an embarrassment. It isn't edgy and subversive, it's harmful and relies on old, tired stereotypes to drag the plot along. Don't waste your time with this nonsense.

LOL'd Way to much (Need to stock up on tenna lady) haha

[debz-l-wilson · 7/10 · 11 August 2018]

Actually really enjoyed this. Binged watched 8 of the episodes in a day. Found it it very funny. Lots of lol moments. Think peeps need to just chill out a lil and take as it is. If it's not your thang, don't watch it.

Don't believe the critics

[jessicamintondds · 9/10 · 11 August 2018]

This show is a COMEDY! Yes, it makes fun of everbody! I've struggled with weight issues my whole life and one of my closest coworkers is a lesbian (the two most shamed things on this show) and we both find this show funny. If you like dumb humor, watch! And people need to stop being so serious ALL THE TIME!

Don't listen to the bad stuff you've heard

[kyle_berkeley · 6/10 · 12 August 2018]

I actually liked this show! Granted, it's PURE trash... but all the body shaming reviews and the people calling the show 'disgusting' are being slightly over zealous. Yes, Debby Ryan wears a fat suit but so what? Gwyneth Paltrow wore a fat suit in Shallow Hal... I don't remember 200,000 signature strong petition about that?

The jokes in Insatiable are actually quite funny, the characters are mostly likeable, Alyssa Milano is in it, the voice overs are reminiscent of mean girls, the southern accents are hilarious, the story isn't the worst I've ever watched and the jokes are so close to the bone they make your teeth hurt... what more could you ask for?

It's comedy FFS, get over yourselves!

[richardwarrentangney · 10 August 2018]

Deals with some pretty deep issues through satirical and dark comedy! One of the quickest, wittiest and funniest series I've seen in a long time. Surprisingly well written and acted, this is worth your time

Don't think it's funny

[shuvamothapa · 2/10 · 27 August 2021]

The show touches the issues of people who are dealing with food issues. Far girl becomes and seeks revenge. I get that but actually murdering several people and still getting away with it just because she has body issues. Like there's no acceptance, or character development and it just gets messier. I was actually enjoying first few show but later....no sir.

I don't understand what people's problems are

[dawn14847 · 9/10 · 11 August 2018]

I found this to be funny, well written, and filled with fantastic actors. The storyline is original and deals with a lot of issues that other shows won't touch. It seems that people saw the trailer and drew their own conclusions without actually watching it, and those that did watch took the choice to see what they wanted to see - they saw that a 'fat' girl was being bullied and had her problems solved by becoming 'thin', I saw a girl that lost the weight that society thought she should only to find that it didn't solve anything and actually things became worse, but as this is dealt with a dry sense of humour a lot of people didn't get this.

If you liked Drop Dead Gorgeous than this is the show for you!

Not all TV make me smile..but this one damn

[kennethxiao · 7/10 · 9 September 2021]

This show is so underrated! I smile & laugh watching every episode 👍🏼

Holy Heck

[sedatoprak-23745 · 2/10 · 17 May 2019]

Spoilers : I am so confused. This show doesn't know what it wants or where it's going. I watched the whole thing and kept wondering what it's about or where it's going. First I thought it's the basic "girl got skinny and now her life gets better" story, which it isn't - I can admit that. But what is up with these people? Patty is a psychopath. Why does she keep getting away with stuff,she literally killed people. Also some plots were just absurd - I thought that demon thing was a metaphor, which they may have intended but they didn't manage to make it "deep". It could have so much potential, they talk about a lot of important things in today's society. But they fail to make it meaningful, everything stays on a surface level. And when you think you get an idea on where the show is going something new, even crazier comes up. And not a good kinda crazy, more like a trash kinda crazy. I did think it was good acting tho. Just poor storyline.

The 6.5 rating is very misleading

[Nightmarelogic · 9/10 · 12 October 2019]

A lot of shows when they first appear give two or three episodes to "professional reviewers." This show did that. And when it did at least one accused it of "fat shaming" in large part because Debby Ryan who plays the lead female Patty Bladell wears a fat suit in the pilot episode so she can go from an overweight teenager to a "suddenly thin and beautiful" teenager in what amounts to a half hour episode. So many people down voted and one starred this hating it from the on start without thinking about what the show was trying to actually say which was that being thin and beautiful didn't fix any of Patty's problem's.

Season 2 even deals with the question that Patty's weight was a condition of her overriding problem not the source of them. That Patty has far bigger problems then her inability to stop eating her feelings.

This is a dark comedy that plays murder for laughs. It also deals with a lot of different kinds of relationships including a couple of thruples. The two Bobs are hilarious and Alyssa Milano is really good in this (but she may not be back for season 3 if ongoing politics in Georgia do not go her way).

So if you look at the 6.5 rating and want to pass on it don't. Half of the one star reviews are by people who read the fat shaming article and never bothered to watch this in the first place.

Absolute Gem Hidden Under the Worst Trailer Ever!!!

[irwanjuanda_ndson · 6/10 · 13 May 2020]

DO NOT TRUST THE TRAILER!

I would start with that. I almost not watch this because I thought this is going to be just a cliche, superficial, ugly duckling turned into a diamond swan kind a thing. IT IS NOT! It is clever, deep, funny, and spectacular. Unlike the title itself, it's actually satisfying.

All over the place

[moorejw-52415 · 2/10 · 18 August 2022]

I feel like they wanted it to be like a mix between "Ugly Betty" and "Scream Queens," and they gave birth to this monstrosity instead. Nonnie is so unlikeable, she completely ruins any redeeming qualities of the show. Miss frumpalicious 2004 is so annoying and such a narc.