Apple TV's "Omnivore" is an eight-part docuseries created by renowned Noma chef René Redzepi. It explores the cultural significance of eight essential ingredients found in cuisines worldwide: chile, coffee, corn, tuna, rice, banana, pig, and salt.
Each episode focuses on a single ingredient, delving into its history, cultural significance, and how it has shaped civilizations and influenced social structures.
The series aims to reconnect viewers with the source of their food, one ingredient at a time. It highlights the importance of valuing the systems that make our food possible.
"Omnivore" takes viewers on a journey to meet the people who grow, harvest, and transform each central ingredient, guided by a central question or thesis for each episode.
The series was filmed in 16 countries across five continents, showcasing the impact of food on the world and its visually compelling nature and production quality.
It raises questions about food consumption and sustainability but does not aim to dictate how viewers should eat.
Redzepi and co-creator Matt Goulding were inspired by the passing of Anthony Bourdain. They plan to continue the series, and add episodes about chicken, potatoes, and wheat in potential future seasons.
The team behind "Omnivore" took inspiration from natural history documentaries such as Planet Earth. The process of choosing the eight featured ingredients involved extensive research and collaboration.
"Omnivore" is produced by FIFTH SEASON and Film 45 for Apple TV+.
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This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
