The Great British Baking Show (2010)
Starring Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood, Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins
The Story:
12 of Britain's best amateur bakers face off in a giant outdoor tent where each week they attempt to make 3 different recipes. Their efforts are judged by renowned British baking experts (Berry & Hollywood) and each week, one baker is rewarded as Star Baker, while the one most lacking that week is sent home. Finally at the end of the season, one baker remains triumphant.
Ah, reality TV as brought to you by the BBC and renamed and aired over here on PBS.
:)
Now, 3 of the shows 7 seasons are available on Netflix for streaming.
I really enjoyed the first season, the 2nd season not as much, but I am enjoying the 3rd season as well.
The difference in the 3 seasons?
It all comes down to the contestants.
The first season had a nice variety of people, and there were so many interesting characters, you don't really mind who the ultimate winner might be, and you're almost sad to see them all go.
Season 2... not nearly the connection for me with those contestants at all, and I think we wound up jumping a few episodes just to see who won and move on.
In the third season, again a better mix of contestants that rise and fall with the challenges and keep the viewer interested in who will succeed and who will be sent home.
So how is this different from every other reality TV show?
I'd say the judges, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. One, the duo has the best possible names ever for baking judges! :)
But two, and most importantly, they are quite possibly the nicest judges in reality TV history. Always offering the most enthusiastic reviews when they taste something good. Yet when they eat something that doesn't work, they are often quick to answer why it tastes bad.
Normally it's either too much or too little flavor, or the recipe in question is raw and inedible.
Not sure if we'll ever get the other seasons on Netflix, but if we do, I'll definitely give them a try.
Final Grade: B+
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