Dietland

Just finished watching Dietland on amazon. .. The first 5 episodes are hard work but then it changes pace and it's like a bizarre feminist version of fight Club. .. it's actually great. .. I nearly didn't watch it because of the name I assumed it was about some fat girl on a diet but it's a political anarchic drama

I thought this was smart and on point, I love the cast, very surprised by low ratings, it's great to see something different

Hope this comes back. The premise is not really compelling but the story and acting is superb!

I am a male in his seventies. After sliding into obesity in my fifties, I had sleeve surgery a couple of years ago. It was the best decision I have made in decades. I was able to cancel ankle surgery for deteriorating ankles. Nothing in my motivation was about looking better or being a hunk. Over 70% of type 2 diabetics who have had the sleeve surgery have been able to stop taking drugs.

The series needs to tread carefully on making bariatric surgery a villain. It is not. The body image industry is evil, and has been for my lifetime. I hope the series can continue to make that point without discouraging a medical procedure that can be life changing for many good reasons that have nothing to do with finding a date.

Great new series - and NOTHING YOU'D EXPECT. I actually avoided this show because of the title - I saw it on the AMC app but (wrongly) assumed it was another weight loss journey show. After seeing a promo, I gave it a chance. And it has won me over! Plum is a great lead character and the show is doling out pieces to a murder/revenge spree while telling Plum's story. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes!