Big Chicken: The Fast Food Conspiracy on Netflix

A comedian, a fried chicken, and a 28-day extreme diet: Big Chicken: The Fast Food Conspiracy , the documentary that dismantles the secrets of the fried chicken industry, arrives on Netflix on August 5, 2026. The protagonist of the experiment is British comedian Mo Gilligan , in his first documentary for the platform.

The experiment: fried chicken three times a day for 28 days

A self-confessed foodie, Mo Gilligan puts his body to the test with a daring experiment: eating fried chicken three times a day for 28 days straight. During the month, he embarks on a revealing journey that takes him from South London to the United States.

The goal is to uncover the historical origins of fried chicken and the social, economic, and industrial forces driving our mass consumption: from fast food chains to large-scale animal farming, to its impact on health, the planet, and the way we eat.

Beyond Food: Stereotypes and Cultural Appropriation

As a Black British comedian, Gilligan also seeks to overturn perceptions of the dish, tackling negative stereotypes associated with fried chicken and examining how it has been culturally appropriated and promoted in today's marketplace.

Along the way, shocking revelations emerge, prompting Gilligan to confront the uncomfortable reality behind his favorite takeaway, sparking a greater curiosity about the origins of food and a more conscious approach to food choices.

A documentary produced by Mindhouse

Big Chicken: The Fast Food Conspiracy is produced by Mindhouse , the award-winning production company behind Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere . The documentary promises to take a fresh look at the global obsession with fried chicken, blending entertainment and investigation.

Big Chicken: The Fast Food Conspiracy is available on Netflix from August 5, 2026.