Overview
- The feature documentary began streaming on Netflix on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and follows Gilligan eating fried chicken three times a day for 28 days while reporting from South London and the United States.
- Gilligan says the monthlong experiment left him physically and mentally affected, reporting a half‑stone weight gain, worsening mood and an increased short‑term diabetes risk that led him to avoid fried chicken for about six to seven months.
- The film highlights reported use of the additive dimethylpolysiloxane in some fried‑chicken products and explains the chemical is also used in nonfood items, noting these claims are presented by interviewees in the documentary rather than independently verified.
- Industry data cited in the film from Meaningful Vision show a 7.2% year‑on‑year rise in chicken shops and say 2025 figures found high recent use among younger consumers, with 52% of Gen Z and 47% of millennials eating at chicken shops in the past year.
- Early reviews call the film eye‑opening and compare it to Super Size Me while some critics say it offers little new evidence, and Netflix’s global reach means the film could sharpen public scrutiny of fast‑food practices and diet choices.