Supersize vs Superskinny (2008): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2008, Supersize vs Superskinny is a reality series.

What it’s about. Supersize vs Superskinny is a British television programme on Channel 4 that features information about dieting and extreme eating lifestyles. One of the main show features is a weekly comparison between an overweight person, and an underweight person. The two are brought to a feeding clinic, and live together for five days, swapping diets all supervised by Dr Christian Jessen. The show also featured Anna Richardson in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd series, who examined new methods to lose weight by trying diets she finds on the Internet, some of which have shocking side effects. For example, Anna attempted Laser lipolysis, which went drastically wrong and resulted in severe bruising. Also, she discovered Diabulimia and spoke to Isabelle Caro, a French actress, renowned for her underweight figure and anorexia campaign. During the first series in 2008, one feature involved Gillian McKeith, who tried to find a way to "ban big bums" in the UK. She tested out different exercises to tone the buttocks of different groups of ladies, and made a leader board for the most effective.

Who’s in it. Supersize vs Superskinny stars Liza Tarbuck, Anna Ryder Richardson, Gillian McKeith and Anna Richardson.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Supersize vs Superskinny has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Supersize vs Superskinny page.

If you liked it. Fans of Supersize vs Superskinny tend to enjoy The Kardashians, Die Simpsons, Drawn Together and Clarkson's Farm.