Santa Clarita Diet

Santa Clarita Diet follows Joel and Sheila Hammond, a suburban real estate duo who seem to have it all. Their pleasant routine in the sunlit suburbs of Santa Clarita is upended when Sheila undergoes a sudden, baffling change that alters her needs and behavior in drastic ways. Suddenly their lives become a series of chaotic misadventures as they try to hide the transformation while keeping up appearances at work and at home. With their teenage daughter in tow, the couple leans on quick wit and improvised plans to juggle increasingly risky situations. The show blends daylight humor with a sly undercurrent of danger, keeping the tone brisk and surprising.

Created by Victor Fresco, the series premiered on Netflix in 2017. It showcases multiple directors across episodes and centers on a suburban family negotiating extraordinary changes without losing their everyday lives.

Fans appreciated its mix of deadpan comedy and sharp suburban satire. The premise flipped the zombie trope into a domestic farce, giving Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant standout showcase moments and spawning memorable Halloween marathons and binge watch sessions among streaming audiences.

Critics generally welcomed the show as a brisk, offbeat comedy that leans into family dynamics as much as gore. Its humor and sharp dialogue, plus the Hammond duo's resilience, earned it a loyal if niche following, reflected in an average of 7.44 out of 10 from 774 votes.