Starved
Starved is an FX Network television situation comedy that aired for one season of seven episodes in 2005. The series was about four friends who each suffer from eating disorders, who met at a "shame-based" support group called Belt Tighteners. Its characters included those with bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating disorder. Eric Schaeffer created the show as well as writing, starring in and directing it, based upon his own struggle with eating disorders. In addition to his own life experiences, Schaeffer also drew upon the experiences of the other members of the principal cast, each of whom coincidentally had struggled with food issues of their own. Starved was the lead-in of FX's hour-long "Other Side of Comedy" block with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. FX executives wanted to use the two series to begin building comedy programming and broaden the network's demographic. The series debuted on August 4, 2005 to poor critical reviews and was cancelled in October 2005, when FX picked Sunny over Starved for renewal.
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Plot Summary
Starved is a Canadian horror-comedy anthology series that aired on Bravo! in 2005. Each episode features a different story, often with a darkly humorous and bizarre twist, exploring themes of fear, the supernatural, and the absurd. The show is known for its inventive concepts and sometimes gruesome, yet comedic, narratives.
Critical Reception
Starved received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised its originality, dark humor, and willingness to experiment with horror tropes. While some found the anthology format inconsistent in quality, many appreciated its unique tone and creative storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive and often bizarre horror concepts.
- Appreciated for its dark, quirky sense of humor.
- Some episodes were more successful than others due to the anthology format.
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Fun Fact
The series was produced by Lionsgate Television and was part of Bravo!'s original programming lineup.
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