Netflix’s Delicious follows a wealthy German family—Esther, John, and their children Philipp and Alba—on a seemingly perfect vacation at their luxurious French villa. However, their idyllic retreat takes a dark turn when they accidentally hit a woman named Teodora with their car after a night out. Instead of taking her to the hospital, they attempt to pay her off, believing that her injuries are minor.
The next day, Teodora unexpectedly returns, claiming she has lost her job due to the accident and persuades the family to hire her as their housekeeper. Unbeknownst to them, Teodora has orchestrated this entire situation, as the audience is already aware that her injury was self-inflicted with the help of a friend.
Teodora’s Deception Slowly Tears the Wealthy Family Apart From Within
Once inside the family home, Teodora methodically begins to dismantle their seemingly perfect lives. She encourages Esther to have an affair, while John is already engaged in one of his own. She sows discord between the parents and their children, influencing Philipp to challenge his privileged worldview and manipulating Esther into believing that Alba is stealing from her.
At the same time, eerie hints about Teodora and her friends start surfacing—she is seen eating raw meat, Lucien has a fridge stocked with fresh, unidentified meat, and another friend, Amber, mysteriously vanishes after a night at the beach. The tension escalates as the audience realizes something deeply sinister is at play.
Delicious (Photo: Netflix)The truth unravels at a party that Esther attends with Lucien. She recognizes Teodora and Lucien as former employees at the hotel where the family dined before the accident. While trying to compose herself in the bathroom, she encounters a gruesome sight—blood spurting from the sink. As she attempts to flee, she stumbles upon a horrifying scene: a guest feasting on another person.
Teodora confronts her, delivering a chilling monologue about how the wealthy cannot escape the consequences of their privilege. Before Esther can react, Lucien bites into her neck, implying that she becomes the next victim of their sinister ritual.
A Grisly Feast That Reveals the Dark Truth of Cannibalistic Revenge
Back at the villa, the horror continues. Teodora, having already manipulated and dismantled the family’s unity, turns her attention to John. As the camera cuts away, it is heavily implied that he meets the same fate as Esther—consumed by the cannibalistic group. The film delivers a literal interpretation of the phrase “Eat the Rich,” referencing Jean Jacques Rousseau’s famous quote.
The scars on Teodora’s friends hint at a long history of similar manipulations, targeting wealthy families who unknowingly fall into their trap. Even Amber, who disappeared earlier, is revealed to have been one of their previous meals, as suggested by a chilling beachside barbecue scene.
The movie concludes on an unsettling note. Philipp, having earlier stormed off after spying on Teodora, returns to the villa unaware of the carnage that has taken place. Finding a prepared meal, he begins eating, only to discover a wedding ring inside—a horrifying clue that the meat he’s consuming might be his own father.
Meanwhile, Teodora and her friends are seen driving away with Alba, sparing her life as they believe she is still redeemable despite her privileged upbringing. The chilling final line—“They’re cannibals, not monsters”—leaves the audience with a lingering sense of unease, solidifying Delicious as a disturbing yet thought-provoking thriller.
