Not So Pretty
GenreDocumentary
Directed by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
  • Kirby Dick
  • Amy Ziering
  • Tara Long
Producers
  • Alexandra Marske
  • Kat Nguyen
CinematographyThaddeus Wadleigh
Editors
  • Brian Giberson
  • Edward Patrick Alva
Running time26-35 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO Max
ReleaseApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)

Not So Pretty is an American documentary television miniseries directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering that explores the beauty industry and hidden chemicals in products. It consists of 4-episodes and premiered on April 14, 2022, on HBO Max.

Premise

An investigative look into the beauty industry, looking into hidden chemicals in products.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
1"Makeup"Kirby Dick & Amy ZieringApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)
2"Nails"Kirby Dick & Amy ZieringApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)
3"Skin"Kirby Dick & Amy ZieringApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)
4"Hair"Kirby Dick & Amy ZieringApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)

Production

In September 2020, it was announced Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering would direct and executive produce a documentary-series revolving around the beauty industry, with Entertainment One set to produce, for HBO Max.[1] In April 2022, it was announced Keke Palmer would serve as narrator.[2]

Reception

Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter gave the series a positive review writing: "It’s valuable as the start of a larger conversation to be had about the hidden dangers of the beauty industry, for consumers and viewers alike."[3] Joel Keller of Decider also gave the series a positive review writing: "Not So Pretty presents some pretty harrowing information in a tone that’s less hectoring and more sympathetic. By playing the, “hey, we didn’t know, either, buddy” card, its message is even more effective."[4] Conversely, Kyndall Cunningham of The Daily Beast gave the series a negative review writing: "What you’re supposed to take away from the series as a consumer can be confusing and overwhelming at times."[5]

References

  1. ↑ Petski, Denise (September 22, 2020). "HBO Greenlights Investigative Beauty Industry Docuseries From 'On The Record' Filmmakers". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Max Original Documentary Not So Pretty, Directed By Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Kirby Dick And Amy Ziering, Debuts April 14". WarnerMedia. April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  3. ↑ Han, Angie (April 12, 2022). "HBO Max's 'Not So Pretty': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  4. ↑ Keller, Joel (April 14, 2022). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Not So Pretty' On HBO Max, A Docuseries About The Mostly Unregulated Beauty Products Industry". Decider.com. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  5. ↑ Cunningham, Kyndall (April 14, 2022). "How the Trillion-Dollar Beauty Industry May Be Killing You". The Daily Beast. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
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