Netflix viewers have 'jaws on floor' over 'outrageous' new documentary
Netflix viewers have slammed a fresh documentary as "outrageous" after being left with their "jaw on the floor". A brand new docuseries dropped on Netflix on August 15 which has left social media abuzz.
Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser, provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of the popular competition programme. The show aired for 18 series starting in 2004 and concluding in 2016, with a comeback effort launched in 2020.
However, this three-part series showcases exclusive chats with the creators, producers, former participants and trainers such as Bob Harper who were part of producing the programme.
Viewers are captivated as they describe the documentary as "outrageous" and have urged everyone to tune in immediately.
Tracey Yukich, who featured in series eight, discussed her time on the documentary, describing it as transformative as reported by the Mirror.
During one particularly gruelling challenge organised by the programme's producers, she claims she experienced a brush with death.
Posting on TikTok, one viewer described the documentary as "outrageous" whilst adding: "Throughout the entire series my jaw was on the floor, I was in a red hot rage."
One viewer remarked: "It's really horrific. I actually loved watching the Australian version at the time. How things have changed! Why didn't I see it then?".
Another responded: "OMG I literally just finished binge watching this! Awful." In a separate video, one viewer said they were moved to tears as another responded: "Glad I'm not the only one who just broke into tears."
Over on Twitter, one person wrote: "Netflix has been in their bag with these documentaries. This Biggest Loser Doc is crazy."
Another said: "Anybody watch that Netflix doc about the Biggest Loser yet? Wow that was one of the saddest things I've seen in a while." A third added: "this biggest loser doc is no joke. I love it. Netflix."
Someone else ranted: "I am watching fit for tv the reality of the biggest loser on Netflix. They were barely eating, excersing for 8+ hours a day. Bob and Jillian were crazy.
"1 contestant almost died,and Jillian and Bob were pissed she was listening to the doctor instead of exercising.SHE ALMOST DIED!"
Another Twitter user remarked: "I never knew such a reality show existed titled ' The Biggest Loser ' but it looks horrifying how those extremely obese men and women were treated !!"
Delving into both the positive and negative aspects the series takes a closer look the programme's transformation methods and available support networks, as well as examining how the experience influenced participants after filming.
The official Netflix synopsis reads: "Contenders on "The Biggest Loser" wanted the body of their dreams. Instead, many fell into a televised nightmare. Now, they tell their side of the story."
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