Omnivore
Narrated by renowned chef René Redzepi, this global series explores the ingredients that built societies, shaped our beliefs and forever altered the human story. From salt flats in Peru to coffee forests in Rwanda to wild tuna off the coast of Spain, each episode of “Omnivore” celebrates the way we grow, transform and consume the world’s best resources — the ones we eat.
- 2024-2024
- 1 season
- Apple TV+
- Documentary
Narrated by renowned chef René Redzepi, this global series explores the ingredients that built societies, shaped our beliefs and forever altered the human story. From salt flats in Peru to coffee forests in Rwanda to wild tuna off the coast of Spain, each episode of “Omnivore” celebrates the way we grow, transform and consume the world’s best resources — the ones we eat.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Chile
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
A culinary exploration of how chili peppers, ranging from mild paprika to fiery ghost peppers, have become integral to various cultural identities across the globe.
Episode 2
Tuna
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
Once considered undesirable, bluefin tuna's status transformed into a highly sought-after luxury, revealing one of the food world's most tumultuous tales.
Episode 3
Salt
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
A journey through the history of salt, a humble mineral that has shaped culinary traditions, biological processes, and the rise and fall of empires.
Episode 4
Banana
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
Exploring the dominance of a single banana variety, despite over 1,500 existing cultivars. An investigation into the consequences of biodiversity loss.
Episode 5
Pig
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
A quaint village in western Spain, La Alberca, celebrates the pig in a unique way unlike anywhere else in the world.
Episode 6
Rice
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
Exploring the global impact of rising rice demand, this film delves into the challenges of sustaining production to meet humanity's growing needs.
Episode 7
Coffee
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
A journey tracing the life cycle of a coffee bean, unveiling the intricate history, artisanal mastery, and intricate partnerships that culminate in a delightful cup of coffee.
Episode 8
Corn
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
Tracing corn's evolution from a traditional crop to an omnipresent ingredient, this film explores its far-reaching impact on global food systems and human health.