Rating
TV-PG
Seasons
2
Episodes
16
Where to watch
Netflix
Release date
Aug. 11, 2021
Overall Score
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Entertainment Factor
Originality
Production Quality
Age Appropriate
Parent Appeal
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Rating Summary
Bake Squad is a light and fluffy baking "competition" with notes of "Is It Cake" as well as other cooking competitions in a "LEGO Masters" reduction. While it's not a complete reimagining of other cooking programs, its single differentiating factor actually makes for a nice tonal shift from its high pressure cousins and their sometimes off-putting melodrama.

Cooking competitions have a fascinating history that stretches back centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances occurred in Medieval Baghdad, over 1,000 years ago, where a culinary face-off took place between the caliph al-Maʾmūn and his brother, al-Muʿtaṣim. Fast-forward to the modern era, from Iron Chef to Bake Squad, the cooking competition has become a staple of the world of reality TV.

Bake Squad

Unlike many intense culinary contests, Bake Squad takes a more lighthearted approach. There are no eliminations or grand prizes; instead, a recurring cast of expert bakers collaborate to create elaborate desserts for clients’ special occasions. Hosted by Christina Tosi, founder of Milk Bar, and co-created by the mind behind “The Final Table,†this series stands out for its focus on epic execution and next-level dessert ideas.

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