Insatiable (Netflix 2018, Debby Ryan, Kimmy Shields)

In Insatiable, a bullied teenager turns to beauty pageants as a way to exact her revenge, with the help of a disgraced coach who soon realizes he’s in over his head.

From Netflix’s press release, July 2018… Insatiable is a dark, twisted revenge comedy starring Debby Ryan, Dallas Roberts, and Alyssa Milano. For years, Patty (Debby Ryan) has been bullied, ignored, and underestimated by those around her because of her weight. But now that she finds herself suddenly thin, Patty is out for payback against anyone who has ever made her feel bad about herself.

Bob Armstrong (Dallas Roberts), a disgraced attorney whose true passion is coaching beauty pageant contestants, is the only one who sees Patty’s potential, and takes her under his wing — first as a legal client, and then as a pageant contestant whom he coaches toward becoming the top pageant queen in the country. But Bob and his wife Coralee (Alyssa Milano) have no idea how deep Patty’s rage goes, or how far she will go to exact revenge on anyone who has ever wronged her. Bullies beware: payback’s a bitch, revenge is sweet, and if you cross Patty, you’ll be her next treat.

production details
US / 45 minutes / 2018

Creator: Lauren Gussis

cast
Debby Ryan as Patty Bladell
Kimmy Shields as Nonnie Thompson
Dallas Roberts as Bob Armstrong
Alyssa Milano as Coralee Armstrong
Christopher Gorham as Bob Barnard
Michael Provost as Brick Armstrong
Erinn Westbrook as Magnolia Barnard
Irene Choi as Dixie Sinclair
James Lastovic as Christian
Arden Myrin as Regina Sinclair
Sarah Colonna as Angie Bladell
Daniel Kang as Donald Choi
Carly Hughes as Etta Mae

SEASON ONE
Episode 1 – Pilot | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | Bullied teenager Patty goes to court to defend her fight with a homeless man. Defense attorney Bob sees a chance to redeem himself by helping her.

Episode 2 – Skinny Is Magic | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | After a suspicious fire at a motel, Patty wonders whether she was at fault. She and Nonnie try to solve the mystery on the first day of senior year.

Episode 3 – Miss Bareback Buckaroo | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | Bob takes Patty to a pageant in Alabama to meet his former mentor, Stella Rose. Coralee gets an unwelcome visit from her sister.

Episode 4 – WMBS | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | Patty contemplates what to do with Stella Rose’s necklace while also striving to win her first pageant, a mother-daughter event.

Episode 5 – Bikinis and Bitches | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | Someone hacks Patty’s phone and frames her for cyberbullying. Magnolia has an idea on how to save the day. Brick has a heart-to-heart with his dad.

Episode 6 – Dunk ‘N’ Donut | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | Nonnie comes to terms with what she wants. Meanwhile, Patty struggles to decide between two love interests and prepares for her baptism.

Episode 7 – Miss Magic Jesus | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | The ladies get ready for the Miss Magic Jesus pageant and the last-minute Bible trivia quiz. Bob wonders about his connection to Roxy.

Episode 8 – Wieners and Losers | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | Patty has a very important decision to make about her future. Bob’s father tells him to save his marriage with Coralee.

Episode 9 – Bad Kitty | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | Pastor Mike convinces Patty she has a demon inside of her and Christian offers up a suggestion. Bob grapples with his feelings.

Episode 10 – Banana Heart Banana | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | Bob Barnard leans in to his truth. Patty plans a charity roast in order to raise money for Dixie. Coralee comes up with a business idea.

Episode 11 – Winners Win. Period. | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | Patty tries to make amends. The Bobs struggle with how to move forward. Regina believes in Coralee’s entrepreneurial plan.

Episode 12 – Why Bad Things Happen | Airdate: 2018-08-10 | Nonnie and Brick search for Patty when she goes missing. Bob is faced with a seemingly impossible decision. Regina gives Christian advice.