From the looks of the title of this article, I'm going through a boring time in my life. That's because I'm about to talk about another Netflix series that recently has changed my life! It's probably pretty hard to believe, but my newest obsession is The Great British Baking Show.
My little sister is obsessed with the Food Network and constantly has it on in our house, so I'm fairly certain that I know every single show on that channel. I was scrolling through my Netflix page recently when I noticed GBBS, which seemed out of place and definitely very unfamiliar. I had some time on my hands so I decided to give it a try. I was surprised to realize that I genuinely enjoyed myself!
In a way, the Great British Baking Show resembles Chopped (if you're familiar) in a sense that it is a competition with time limits, but instead of certain ingredients, the judges present the contestants with certain dishes. There is a technical challenge, where everyone bakes the same thing and is judged on its accuracy, and a showstopper challenge where a general dessert is assigned and the contestants pull out all the stops to wow the judges.
Okay, it doesn't sound that exciting in writing. But it's actually really funny!! The two hosts, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, do a great job of capturing the pressure and intensity of the competition and they even try to interact with the contestants during their "bakes." I like this show for a lot of reasons, but my favorite definitely has to be how different it is compared to American baking shows. Everything is so much more relaxed; it literally takes place in a tent in the English countryside. Plus, I have much more knowledge to dessert now. Seriously, they make some things that I literally have never heard of.
If you're looking for a new show to watch, look no further than GBBS.
