TV series
Cooked
2016, English, on Netflix. Created by Michael Pollan & Alex Gibney.
Explored through the lenses of the four natural elements – fire, water, air and earth – COOKED is an enlightening and compelling look at the evolution of what food means to us through the history of food preparation and its universal ability to connect us. Highlighting our primal human need to cook, the series urges a return to the kitchen to reclaim our lost traditions and to forge a deeper, more meaningful connection to the ingredients and cooking techniques that we use to nourish ourselves.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 240 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.3/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cooked
Cooked is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 3 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E4: Earth
Aired 19 February 2016
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 19 February 2016
- Last aired
- 19 February 2016
- Network
- Netflix
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-PG
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What Cooked is based on
Cooked is based on Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, a 2013 novel by Michael Pollan, published by Penguin Group.
Novel · 2013
Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation
By Michael Pollan
Published by Penguin Group
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Cooked: quick answers
Is Cooked worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Cooked are there?
Cooked has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 240 minutes each.
Is Cooked finished?
Yes. Cooked ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Cooked on?
Cooked is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
Cooked parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cooked is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Cooked?
If you liked Cooked, try Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Chef's Table: Pizza, The Food That Built America.
Who created Cooked?
Cooked was created by Michael Pollan and Alex Gibney and stars Michael Pollan.
What is Cooked based on?
Cooked is based on Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, a 2013 novel by Michael Pollan, published by Penguin Group.