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Wall of Chefs (2020)
Good show, underwhelming representation.
So overall I really enjoyed the Wall of Chefs cooking competition show. I appreciated seeing average home cooks show off their skills in front of some of the most respected chefs around the world and especially in the U. S. However, what was disappointing to watch was the implicit bias towards ethnic cooks (Black, Hispanic, Indian, Asian, etc). More often than not they didn't make it past the second round of cooks NOT because of their lack of ability but primarily because the chefs judging them were for the most part all-white and all-American. There's a certain culture approach to seasonings, style of cooking, presentation and flavor that exists in ethnic communities that just doesn't in 'traditional American cooking'. If renewed for a second season I'd love to see greater chef representation OR greater understanding for ethnic cooks.