First season is hit-or-miss. The milk and the peanut episodes are particularly bad. A lot of the episodes rarely get beneath surface level. But there are also some really good ones, like the garlic one and the chicken one. The first season is also way too heavily focused on the USA.
The second season however is a significant improvement. The documentary expands beyond the borders of the USA, to countries like Mexico, Côte d'Ivoire and France. It also dives deeper into the issues and does so in a more coherent manner.
The show isn't overly dramatic. It looks to different view points during it's presentation of the issues and lets you form your own opinions without pushing an agenda, which is a big plus these days. I also like that it doesn't place the onus on the viewers to address these problems or try to guilt trip them into action. It paints a bleak picture of corporate greed and the callous disregard for anything but profit margins. I've definitely become more cynical after watching it.
The second season however is a significant improvement. The documentary expands beyond the borders of the USA, to countries like Mexico, Côte d'Ivoire and France. It also dives deeper into the issues and does so in a more coherent manner.
The show isn't overly dramatic. It looks to different view points during it's presentation of the issues and lets you form your own opinions without pushing an agenda, which is a big plus these days. I also like that it doesn't place the onus on the viewers to address these problems or try to guilt trip them into action. It paints a bleak picture of corporate greed and the callous disregard for anything but profit margins. I've definitely become more cynical after watching it.