In this modern age of reality TV and adhd, when it comes to media we get a constant blitzkrieg of information. Much of this comes in the form of advertisements and images furthering this age of extreme consumerism. Meat Eater is such a breath of fresh air! Breath it in folks. Steven Rinella is the wonderful driving force behind this breath of fresh air we get to breath in so deep. Yes this is a hunting show. But it isn't just a hunting show. It is a cooking show as well. It is many things, and that is what makes is so great. See the world, take in all these beautiful places you probably will never go. The greens, blues, tans, and white landscapes. The majestic animals. The hunt. The kill. The ritualistic carving and cleaning of the animals. The fire. The meats cooking and smoking. Me salivating. This show is great in so many ways. The most important reason is Steve's realness. He's not afraid to admit his hunting mistakes, he doesn't always get the animal he came for and that's OK because it's more about the journey to get there then the end result. Do yourself a favor and take this journey with him and become a true Meat Eater. You will be a better person for it.
28 Reviews
The best true hunting show.
connor-gaskey7 November 2018
Not "one of the best" but truly the best. His calm narration and respect for the animals is unparalleled. He doesn't hide with the "unpleasantries" of hunting like the cleaning of the animals. And almost always includes cooking the food as well. If you enjoy hunting or just want to know what ethical and realistic hunting is like, you will love this show.
Very good show
paulmadaski19 February 2017
This young guy shows how to use every part of the animal, nothing wasted. He also demos how to cook some great recipes with wild game
Well done! Liked watching the areas he went hunting, this is great show for novice hunters to watch. I am an experienced hunter, I enjoyed this show.
Well done! Liked watching the areas he went hunting, this is great show for novice hunters to watch. I am an experienced hunter, I enjoyed this show.
Fantastic show
footballfan14200723 March 2018
Steve puts into words exactly how I feel about hunting. He shows the good, the bad, and the ugly of the show and shows that there are hunters that hunt for food and not for trophies. He shows the almost religious experience of hunting so well. I can't say enough amazing things about this show. I recently discovered it and I have every episode. My cousins and I are planning our first Elk hunt now because of Steve and this show.
Best Outdoor Show on TV
aschneider-0238715 September 2018
Honestly I think Steve is a fantastic host and hunter. I watch a ton of "hunting" shows and Meat Eater is by far my favorite. Not only are they entertaining, they are educational as well. No one shows the true outdoors and experiences of a hunter like Meat Eater. Most shows are about antlers which sometimes I don't mind but I really enjoy Steve's way of showing every part of an animal is a trophy.
Steven Rinella is an absolute badass
landenblanchfield13 October 2018
Amazing Show
sean-belhumeur21 October 2019
Not just the best hunting show, one of the best shows out there, period. Lots of people love this show even if they have no interest in taking up hunting for themselves. It gives you a real appreciation on the difficulties of hunting and the amount of respect and appreciation Steve and most hunters have for the animals that are keeping them fed throughout the year.
Actual hunting!
stevefelshaw-906635 November 2018
Relaxing
Jessicanu949 October 2018
Arrogant and repetitive
e_lust23 December 2021
I have zero issues with hunting. Watching Steve talk down to all his guests and flaunt himself as the hunting guru get old, fast. His lack of vocabulary and overuse of the word "man" makes a fun drinking game. This show has ran its course as Steve can no longer appreciate the diversity in hunting and cooking techniques from others. You may think he does as he reads the script written for him throughout the show, but if you're watching his actions and listening to his "bruh"voice, you know it's not genuine. Time for some fresh meat with a new host. Steve needs to go.
One of my favourite shows
daleholan-8736721 October 2018
Honest, likable, informative
cdc1235 September 2022
Steve is a very down to earth guy. Kind, skilled and a good writer. He needs to think about where to take the show next if he wants to grow and maintain his audience. Think about how Jerry Seinfeld brings in guests for Comedians in Cars getting Coffee. We learn about the people and see them perform (even though it looks like casual conversation, they are performing). If Steve could have more guests and more exciting recipes and a broader array of guests of various ages, ethnicity and cultures that might inject some new life into the show. There may be other models for this as well. But it's repetitive, understandably but that doesn't mean he can't add some excitement.
Monsters kill animals
pwie2 February 2022
Hunting is disgusting, and this movie is disgusting beyond imagination. Just monsters who kill animals for fun, for money, for no reason. I do not understand how anyone can justify such cruelty to animals in XXI century.
Great show
loganhill-5742127 July 2018
A Great Start
colinjohnsonx18 October 2019
This show, hosted by Steve Rinella, is a great start to bridging the cognitive dissonance between the harvester and the consumer. People seldom reflect on what hunting is and what purpose it serves. It is more than a pursuit to fill some egotistical void. Conveying that face to face reverent respect for the delicate balance between life and death becomes intimately subject to the beholder. That somber sobering success of harvesting an animal that is earned through the trials and tribulations of countless missed opportunities and empty game bags. Those tears of joy, symbiotically fused with tears of sadness as a life lay in warm motionless offering to the needs of the steward. It becomes unsavory to me to think that I could thumb down, and package all that it truly is. But one thing I can say is that this chase between predator and prey brings about powerful palatable reverence for how hunting holds an irrevocable pedestal in a world where our food is a near hop skip and scoot from our front door. It takes a show like this to give people's "minds-eye" the ability to wander into those shoes. I applaud the work of his entire crew and its effect on wildlife/public land conservation. I hope to see it grow in the years to come.
Meat doesn't come from Walmart, you sissies!
wyledgirl4 November 2018
If you're one of those people who are so spoiled by modern technology and convienience that you're forgotten that something had to die for you to eat it, and are therefore offended by the idea of people killing an animal to eat it, grow up. Whether you kill an animal or kill a plant, something has to die every time we eat it. That's the circle of life. Don't whine about hunters being cruel! They work for their food, unlike the wussies who cry about animal cruelty yet have no problem eating a good steak. Farm animals are raised for slaughter and most of the meat that you buy from grocery stores comes from factory farming, which is nothing but a horrible existence for animals. And, for those of you "I only eat free-range and organic," guess what, dummy! Hunting fresh meat doesn't get closer to nature than that! Get off your hypocritical high horse and either come to terms with how life works or go back to blithely watching "food network" while pretending that meat doesn't come from dead animals.
If you're a bleeding heart vegan who can't stand watching an animal get hunted, butchered, and eaten, don't watch this show. Guess what? You're not their target demographic. Watch something else and don't gripe about something you don't get into. Go eat some bean curd and watch "planet earth."
This is a show about hunters who are responsible conservationists and who actually take the time to track the animals that they're hunting. They eat what they kill and don't shy away from the work butchering. The skill and dedication involved in hunting is enormous. It's a neat show and both my husband and I enjoyed it. The nature scenes are glorious and the hunters seem like cool people. 👍👍
If you're a bleeding heart vegan who can't stand watching an animal get hunted, butchered, and eaten, don't watch this show. Guess what? You're not their target demographic. Watch something else and don't gripe about something you don't get into. Go eat some bean curd and watch "planet earth."
This is a show about hunters who are responsible conservationists and who actually take the time to track the animals that they're hunting. They eat what they kill and don't shy away from the work butchering. The skill and dedication involved in hunting is enormous. It's a neat show and both my husband and I enjoyed it. The nature scenes are glorious and the hunters seem like cool people. 👍👍
Amazing show
themadhatten23 April 2020
The host is so amazing that he explains so much stuff during the episodes and he also shows you different was at cook the "resource" you hunted or fished. Please check out the Joe Rogan YouTube with this host as a guest you will not be disappointed.
I have learned so much.
joshuarob-331414 January 2021
As a new and frowning hunter this show has been downright educational in the sense that Steven rinella is going the distance and doing it right by following ALL state and local laws everywhere he hunts.
The value of conservation is presented in the most educational manner and informs the average American of how very special and significant hunters are to conservation and wildlife protection.
Furthermore whenever an animal is hunted it is always cared for properly and never, I will say again NEVER, disrespected. Most of the animal is used and waste is kept to a minimum.
The show is top notch and I'm addicted to it. If you have an interest or are a hunter this show is up your alley. Plus you can also learn how to prepare fancy dishes.
It is sad to see low star reviews from individuals that just attack the show and it's viewers based off an ancient ritual. The hunt. The true cruelty is when animals are forced to live in factory farms and are inhumanly treated, often succumbing to a slow demise. Yes to hunt you must kill but all shots taken by these hunters are ethical to ensure minimal suffering.
Thank you to the team at meateater for such an inspirational and educational show.
The value of conservation is presented in the most educational manner and informs the average American of how very special and significant hunters are to conservation and wildlife protection.
Furthermore whenever an animal is hunted it is always cared for properly and never, I will say again NEVER, disrespected. Most of the animal is used and waste is kept to a minimum.
The show is top notch and I'm addicted to it. If you have an interest or are a hunter this show is up your alley. Plus you can also learn how to prepare fancy dishes.
It is sad to see low star reviews from individuals that just attack the show and it's viewers based off an ancient ritual. The hunt. The true cruelty is when animals are forced to live in factory farms and are inhumanly treated, often succumbing to a slow demise. Yes to hunt you must kill but all shots taken by these hunters are ethical to ensure minimal suffering.
Thank you to the team at meateater for such an inspirational and educational show.
He talks ENTIRELY TOO MUCH
mhallbrewer198515 July 2019
This could be a relaxing show because the landscape is gorgeous and silence soupd make it even better but he talks NON STOP. By season 7 he has a huge chip on his shoulder and immensely disrespectful to the older gentleman with whom he is hunting. Extremely uncalled for.
I love the honesty and respect for nature
robocpt27 October 2021
I'm not a hunter, and don't even like guns in general, but this show is so authentic I can totally empathize with Steve as a hunter. I respect his knowledge, and his respect for the animals that he shoots.
I could never be a vegetarian either , so kudos to people who actually go out and kill the meat they eat, rather than buying it at a supermarket.
I have zero desire to shoot and kill an animal, but this show has reminded me of what it takes to be a meat eater.
I could never be a vegetarian either , so kudos to people who actually go out and kill the meat they eat, rather than buying it at a supermarket.
I have zero desire to shoot and kill an animal, but this show has reminded me of what it takes to be a meat eater.
Mediocre as far as hunting shows go!
collectorofsorts29 January 2022
I just found this series online and have watched 5-6 episodes. To be honest, the guy isn't that likeable. And I was raised a hunter. I've harvested more animals than most who are reading this. So definitely nothing against hunting. I just don't find the guy very likeable. And the show format is wrong for a hunting show. It's condensed down into 20 minutes per episode. So all you're getting is the high-points. You're not going to learn how to hunt from watching this. Or how to field-dress game. Or prepare it. New hunters aren't going to learn much that's useful at all and old bears like myself are going to be disappointed. Anyways, the scenery is beautiful. The show itself, though, is disappointing!
Great show in general and best hunting show
mark_j_moore20 October 2019
This show very well put together from editing to production and there couldn't be a better host to bring such a positive and mindful approach to hunting. Steve Rinella and his respectful excitement for nature combined with his knowledge just delivers a great all round hunting show. Hunting techniques, preparing the animals, cooking, and even some great deep conversations during the hunts. I really enjoy the constant respect for nature throughout the series. Can't say enough, great watch!
U gotta love netflix
richardrc-185964 May 2021
Well u got the conservatives up in arms about netflix green lighting cuties (which honestly everyone should be as it is pure garbage) and now u got all the bleed blue liberals mad about this show. Meanwhile netflix just rakes in the dough and laughs. What a funny world we live in.
As for the show, it's great. Someone complained about this guy missing some shots. Good. It shows he's human and normal like the rest of us. It's not fake with bs editing all the time. I'm not a hunter at all(more into fishing) but this show makes me want to start hunting. It's interesting, educational, and just a good show to watch with your family. I love the host and would love to go on a hunt with him and then cook up the meat and drink some beer. 'Merica!
As for the show, it's great. Someone complained about this guy missing some shots. Good. It shows he's human and normal like the rest of us. It's not fake with bs editing all the time. I'm not a hunter at all(more into fishing) but this show makes me want to start hunting. It's interesting, educational, and just a good show to watch with your family. I love the host and would love to go on a hunt with him and then cook up the meat and drink some beer. 'Merica!
Best Hunting Show
barrette8628 September 2020
Got me back hunting
williampvenne3 February 2021
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