Insatiable

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• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
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• Music
• Soundtrack

About

Insatiable is a TV show that premiered in 2018 in the TV Dramedies genre. The show follows the story of Patty, a high school girl who has struggled with weight issues. After losing a significant amount of weight, she seeks revenge on those who have ever wronged her. The plot takes unexpected turns as Patty gets involved in beauty pageants, relationships, and a web of deception.

Making / Production

The TV show Insatiable is created by Lauren Gussis and is based on the 2014 New York Times article titled "The Pageant King of Alabama" by Jeff Chu. The series is produced by CBS Television Studios and Ryan Seacrest Productions. It was released on Netflix and gained popularity for its controversial themes and dark humor.

Actors

• Debby Ryan as Patty Bladell - She portrays the main character, Patty, who transforms from an overweight teenager to a vengeful beauty queen.
• Dallas Roberts as Bob Armstrong - Roberts plays Patty's coach and mentor, who helps her navigate the beauty pageant world.
• Alyssa Milano as Coralee Huggens - Milano portrays Coralee, Bob Armstrong's estranged wife who becomes Patty's rival.
• Christopher Gorham as Bob Barnard - Gorham plays Bob Barnard, a lawyer and beauty pageant judge who becomes romantically involved with Patty.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Insatiable faced controversy and backlash for its portrayal of weight-related issues and the idea that thinness equals happiness.
• Netflix renewed the show for a second season despite the controversy.
• The show's writer, Lauren Gussis, has stated that it was based on her own experiences with body image and revenge fantasies.

Awards

No notable awards have been won by the TV show Insatiable.

Quotes

• "I'm not a killer; I just have really good aim." - Patty Bladell
• "Beauty is power, and respect. If you get it, you've won." - Bob Armstrong

Music

The TV show Insatiable features a variety of music genres including pop, rock, and hip-hop. The soundtrack is curated to fit the overall tone and themes of the show.

Soundtrack

• "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
• "Royals" by Lorde
• "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen
• "Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé