The Next Thing You Eat
Overview
Chef David Chang teams up with Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville in this six-part docuseries, examining the transformative shifts in our food landscape. Exploring innovative culinary advancements, the series highlights a range of future food concepts, including robots grilling burgers, lab-cultivated seafood, insect farming, and the impact of artificial intelligence on our dining experiences. Through engaging discussions with a variety of experts and visionaries, viewers are invited to consider how these changes will redefine our relationship with food and what we might expect on our plates in the years to come.
Episodes
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1
Delivery: Rise of the Machines
Imagine indulging in your favorite meals no matter your location... but at a cost. With robotic chefs and drone deliveries, the food industry is unde...
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Pilot
After a heist goes disastrously wrong, Nick Atwater’s carefully hidden double life as a thief is suddenly exposed, shattering the wall between his c...
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2
Burgers: Balanced Diet
The burger is here to stay! However, the rise of inexpensive meat options has disrupted our ecological harmony. What will your next burger represent i...
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2
I Ain't Goin' to Jail for Anyone
Nick plots his next move while paying his respects at a funeral—this time targeting a U.S. government plane carrying $30 million to Colombia, planni...
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3
Restaurants: A Reckoning
The pandemic hastened a transformation in the restaurant sector that had been brewing for years. What lies ahead for this industry? Will the path for...
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3
Everything That Rises Must Converge
Nick has to crack Roz’s safe to pull off the airliner heist, but Vincent is currently holding Roz’s cell phone, putting Nick on borrowed time. Mea...
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4
Breakfast: An illusion of Choice
The Big Breakfast industry is manipulating our breakfast choices, dictating everything from our morning coffee to sugary cereals like Captain Crunch....
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4
No Direction Home
Nick knows he has no choice but to keep Tammi out of sight following a tense showdown with Vincent. At the same time, Gabo and Jacke find themselves b...
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5
Sushi: Say Goodbye
Many misconceptions surrounding sushi are leading to its degradation as a cherished cuisine. What steps can we take to alter our consumption patterns...
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5
Flight
Nick discovers Tammi has taken off—and it's the same day the heist is set to go down. As if that weren't enough, Hayes shows up at his door without ...
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6
2050: Look Ahead
While pop culture often speculates about the future of cuisine, it seldom hits the mark. What can we expect in 2050? Perhaps we'll see an abundance o...
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6
In the Wind
After a heist that went wrong at every turn, the crew fights to escape New Orleans, only for Nick to be hit with yet another devastating personal loss...