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Insatiable

Insatiable is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Lauren Gussis and released on Netflix.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Insatiable is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Lauren Gussis and released on Netflix. It stars Debby Ryan and Dallas Roberts and follows a bullied teenager who enters the world of beauty pageants with help from a disgraced coach. The series ran for two seasons from 2018 to 2019 and was cancelled by Netflix in 2020.

Premise

The series follows Patty Bladell, a bullied teenager whose life changes after an injury leads to dramatic weight loss. She becomes involved in beauty pageants and seeks revenge against those who wronged her, with guidance from Bob Armstrong.

Production and release

Insatiable was created by Lauren Gussis and distributed by Netflix. Its first season premiered in August 2018, followed by a second season in October 2019.

Cancellation

Netflix renewed the show after its first season, but later cancelled it in February 2020 after two seasons.

Source material

The series is based on Jeff Chu’s article "The Pageant King of Alabama," which appeared in The New York Times Magazine in 2014.

Key facts

  • Insatiable is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Lauren Gussis.
  • The series stars Debby Ryan and Dallas Roberts.
  • It is based on Jeff Chu’s 2014 New York Times Magazine article, "The Pageant King of Alabama".
  • The series ran for two seasons from 2018 to 2019.
  • Netflix cancelled the series on February 17, 2020.
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Canadian context

The series was available on Netflix in Canada and is part of the platform’s North American streaming catalogue.

Frequently asked questions

What is Insatiable about?
It follows Patty Bladell, a bullied teenager who enters beauty pageants and pursues revenge with help from a disgraced coach.
Who created Insatiable?
Lauren Gussis created the series.
When did Insatiable premiere?
It premiered on Netflix on August 10, 2018.
How many seasons does Insatiable have?
It has two seasons.
Was Insatiable cancelled?
Yes. Netflix cancelled the series on February 17, 2020.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insatiable_(TV_series)
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  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6487482/
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  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/insatiable/1030754053/
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  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/insatiable
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