BRAVO has come up with a formula for Reality TV that is pure genius! While SURVIVOR is still the standard, when it come to this genre, BRAVO has created numerous Reality shows all based on the same format. Here's how it goes; all of their shows are based on competition, and I mean competition that takes tangible talent and not just the talent to deceive and manipulate the other players. Ok, so even these shows do include some dirty game-playing, but every contestant comes to the game with the ability to compete, based on whatever talent that particular show is centered on. in TOP CHEF the talent is ... you guessed it, cooking. And I don't mean just whipping up your basic meat and potatoes, these people all come to the game with extensive backgrounds in their field. Some have reached the level of executive chef, while others are still climbing their way to the top. But whatever stage they are at, this show gives them the oppotunity to show case their unique and personal style.
This week, BRAVO debuted its fourth season of TOP CHEF, and so far it is just as exciting and compelling as the previous three. As I said, BRAVO uses the same formula for all their competition shows, so just as PROJECT RUNWAY had their contestants compete in two challenges a week, so does TOP CHEF. The first one is a mini version of the elimination challenge. In TOP CHEF, the competitors have a quickfire, which is a challenge thrown at them in the beginning of the day and they are usually given anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes to complete it. The winner of the quickfire gets immunity in the elimination round, so the stress level is pretty high. But what always impresses me is the fact that they all deliver. Of course some are much better than others, but if I were given one of these challenges, I would probably be serving peanut butter and jelly.
The elimination round is where we really see the contestants shine, because they are given a much bigger challenge and more time to complete it in. The only problem with this show is the fact that it is on at 10 p.m., which means I am usually dying for some type of exotic food late at night. That aside, I thoroughly enjoy not only watching them throw together amazing creations, but also, watching them run around the kitchen like chickens with their heads cut off. TOP CHEF provides great entertainment, and in the end, that's what we all want from our TV shows. Since there has only been one episode so far, I can't say I have a favorite, but give me a week or two and I'll be rooting for one to win and one to be asked to "pack their knives and leave."
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