Rotten — Season 2
The truth is hard to swallow.
About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. The Avocado War
8.0Aired 4 October 2019 • 55 min
The avocado's rise from culinary fad to must-have superfood has made it a lucrative crop - and a magnet for money-hungry cartels.
2. Reign of Terror
8.0Aired 4 October 2019 • 55 min
In the south of France, frustrated winegrowers go to extremes to stave off cheap imports from Spain and new competition from China.
3. Troubled Water
8.0Aired 4 October 2019 • 55 min
The explosive growth of the bottled water industry has driven corporations to dip into public water supplies and left vulnerable citizens thirsty.
4. A Sweet Deal
8.0Aired 4 October 2019 • 55 min
Exploited workers, altered ecosystems, political power plays: Behind the scenes, Big Sugar is anything but refined.
5. Bitter Chocolate
Aired 4 October 2019 • 55 min
For much of the world, chocolate is pure pleasure. But the long journey from bean to bar is packed with misery. Can an upstart company turn the tide?
6. High on Edibles
Aired 4 October 2019 • 55 min
New marijuana laws have sparked a surge in edible goodies, but this fast-changing foodscape comes with risks for consumers.