Consumed (TV series)

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Consumed
Genre reality television
Created byAynsley Vogel
Directed byBrad Quenville
StarringJill Pollack
ComposersJohn Sereda
Paul Michael Thomas
Country of origin Canada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes22
Production
Executive producers David Paperny
Cal Shumiatcher
Audrey Mehler
CinematographyTodd Craddock
EditorRafi Spivak
Running time60 minutes
Release
Original network HGTV (Canada)
Original releaseAugust 30, 2011 (2011-08-30) 
September 10, 2013 (2013-09-10)

Consumed is a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that airs on HGTV Canada. The series stars de-cluttering expert Jill Pollack, [1] who challenges families overwhelmed by their possessions to survive for 30 days with only the bare essentials. After the 30 days are over the families must decide which possession they truly need and which to donate. The series, which films largely in the Metro Vancouver area, [2] premiered on August 30, 2011. The second season premiered on June 8, 2013. [3]

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References

  1. Vlessing, Etan. Jill Pollack to Host Lifestyle TV Series 'Consumed!', "The Hollywood Reporter", November 29, 2010. Accessed June 21, 2012.
  2. Thomas, Sandra. New show ‘Consumed’ with too much stuff, "Vancouver Courier", July 21, 2011. Accessed June 21, 2012.
  3. Consumed (TV Series 2011– ) - IMDb , retrieved 2019-03-27