Sugar Rush

The host is a snooze and the amazing resource of Zumbo's presence is not used at all.

Compared to some of the other cooking competitions Netflix has rolled out most recently (Nailed It comes to mind), this one is definitely above the rest. The borrowed time strategy adds a flair of uniqueness that keeps the relatively dated concept new. The host, on the other hand, comes off as that kind of middle manager that everyone's had at some point in their life, and is overly condescending to the contestants - it made the show difficult to watch whenever he came on. I think they were trying to have him motivate the contestants, but he clearly is not equipped to do that when his form of motivation is outright negative.

I don't know why so many other reviewers are criticizing the host. It is obvious that there is a bit more planning that goes on behind the scenes, since the contestants have access to things that wouldn't normally be in a standard pastry kitchen. However, I think the host adds a lot of enthusiasm to the show. One of the things I love is that it is always surprising and enjoyable, but doesn't have the negative drama that is present on some cooking shows. This is one show that my husband, my 5 yr old granddaughter and I can all watch together.

Show is fine, just your average baking competition but the host is terrible. He takes regular situations and makes them awkward with his weird commentary. Literally anyone else could do that job better.

Netflix has got so much to love here. On one hand, the fact that the contestants are professional bakers means we get to see some legendary cakes - which is exactly what I want to see.

But on the other hand, the presenter - he's trying way too hard - and like all these overly Americanised shows, there's no character to any of it.

The judges are interesting enough; maybe with a few more episodes I'll get to like them, but this is a show about cakes and that's what you're getting.

Overall, I'll watch all 8 episodes and I'll savour every moment.

Netflix if you're watching, Sugar Rush is a decent enough show, it just needs a few tweaks