The Cooks

The Cooks, based on Network TEN's low rating 2003 tele-movie/pilot "Temptation" was one of the lowest rating drama premieres and was quickly dumped in a late-night time-slot to waste away (TEN couldn't axe The Cooks as it would jeopardise their Australian content quota).

Starring up and coming actor Toby Schmitz and "SeaChange" star Kate Atkinson, the action took place in two competing restaurants in Sydney's inner west.

There were numerous problems with the series, namely a lack of chemistry between the cast and sketchy writing and plotting, but there were moments of freshness and some nice ideas.

I stumbled upon this show recently and still can only catch it once in a while since it is on quite late at night. I am a Canadian born food and cooking lover who now resides in rural NSW.

There are things I really liked about this show, the 1st being that there is nothing else like it on television and its not your usual Aussie drama that you see on prime time. I enjoy the sultry, indie style of the characters, but I have to say it lacks a little in character dynamics. I almost wish the characters would give each other more, engage with each other.

On a different note, I secretly enjoy this show late nights when I cant sleep and I do hope I can catch the entire series at some point. Maybe this show would have done well with a second or third season? I sure think so.