bugger-17071
Joined Jun 2015
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The host's previous show "Searching for Mexico" was extremely well-done, with good narration, stories and camera work. The same trend continutes here.
Each episode we are shown different restaurants focused on Spanish food, and unique preparation methods. A good chunk of the show features michelin star recipient high-end chefs who made names for themselves.
I specially liked the segment about pan tomate, a very simple preparation invented out of necessity, food shortages following the Spanish Civil War and WWII when food was often rationed in Europe.
Overall this is a show focused on gastronomy, and it does that very well. The banter between the people on screen is always pleasant, and the foods are a delight to look at. I really like it.
Each episode we are shown different restaurants focused on Spanish food, and unique preparation methods. A good chunk of the show features michelin star recipient high-end chefs who made names for themselves.
I specially liked the segment about pan tomate, a very simple preparation invented out of necessity, food shortages following the Spanish Civil War and WWII when food was often rationed in Europe.
Overall this is a show focused on gastronomy, and it does that very well. The banter between the people on screen is always pleasant, and the foods are a delight to look at. I really like it.
As someone who watched every episode of both seasons, this is not really a comedy. The series attempts being funny in the 1st season sometimes, but that is abandoned in the 2nd season for the most part, it is more of a drama demonstrating the unique situation of the premise.
Because of this, and because the writers don't know how to write TV episodes without conflict, the characters often act in unreasonable ways just so it can serve as the springboard for the next conflict the characters are going to have.
This got tiring to watch after some time, and by the end of the second season I was somewhat tired of the characters. Still, at least the ending was good, most characters were likeable for the most part, and the series did demonstrate an interesting, unique premise with the 2 babies so I don't regret watching it.
Because of this, and because the writers don't know how to write TV episodes without conflict, the characters often act in unreasonable ways just so it can serve as the springboard for the next conflict the characters are going to have.
This got tiring to watch after some time, and by the end of the second season I was somewhat tired of the characters. Still, at least the ending was good, most characters were likeable for the most part, and the series did demonstrate an interesting, unique premise with the 2 babies so I don't regret watching it.
