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Season 1 – Sugar Rush

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Time is of the essence on this cooking show that features teams racing against the clock to bake the best-tasting sweets. Four teams of bakers showcase their kitchen skills in each episode as they whip up cakes and other confections with the hope of leaving with the $10,000 grand prize. Pastry chefs Candace Nelson and Adriano Zumbo --- along with a roster of guest judges that includes restaurateur Richard Blais and actor Colin Hanks -- critique the bakers' culinary creations and determine who takes home the cash prize at the end of each competition.
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Riese Bernard Autostraddle 08/27/2021
It's not a revolution ... but it's solid. Go to Full Review Susannah Butter London Evening Standard 06/20/2019
The judges are kind, sugar-coating criticism by always saying something positive first - watching them is a masterclass in constructive management. Go to Full Review Amy Glynn Paste Magazine 06/20/2019
The contestants are a healthy and sometimes hilarious mix of human ingredients with a vast range of personalities and perspectives, and judge Adriano Zumbo is bright and has a lot of personality. Go to Full Review Emily Ashby Common Sense Media 08/20/2018
4/5
Timely twist on baking contest adds strategy to the mix. Go to Full Review Stephanie Cooke Rogues Portal 08/20/2018
It's a nice balance for me where they're obviously being a lot more critical than on a show like Nailed It but still ensuring that they're not crossing a line into an uncomfortable place that feels more hurtful than helpful. Go to Full Review Meghan O'Keefe Decider 07/16/2018
I found myself laughing aloud a few times, not over any massive fails, but the sweet chemistry and all-too-honest friction between teammates in the confessionals. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/17/2021 The judges are rigged. After watching the episode "kinds in a candy episode", you can really see how rigged those judges are. They eliminated the group that made a unique and delicious Ube yam with coconut candy. But, had kept the group that created a very HARD candy. They can't even chew it so, how can they taste the candy if they cant even bite and chew it. So rigged. Don't watch this show. See more 03/19/2019 Somewhat interesting; not the best baking show. Hunter the host has so many teeth; totally distracting. Zumbo comes off arrogant. Meh! See more 10/14/2018 Great show!! Super fun!! See more 08/06/2018 After watching the first 6 episodes, it is so clear that the judging is all rigged. In episode 6, all the judges said the almond extract in Alan and Anna's cake was way too strong (Candace even said it burned her mouth!), and Ashley and Hillary's cake was light, fluffy, and so delicious! Yet, somehow, it was Alan and Anna that won??? I don't believe that was fair and honest judging for one second. I also agree with many of the reviewers here who dislike the host. I think he's pompous and condescending, and who is he to act like that? Never heard of the guy before this show. Boo, Netflix! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Hunter March

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Candace Nelson

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Adriano Zumbo

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Richard Blais

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Michael Showalter

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Colin Hanks

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 13, 2018 Surprise! The teams work to wow the judges with confections that bring the element of surprise; the guest judge is chef and baker Nancy Silverton. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 13, 2018 Kids in a Candy Store The teams wax nostalgic with extra-sweet treats inspired by popular candies; the guest judge is gourmet chocolatier Jonathan Grahm. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 13, 2018 Holiday Celebrations The bakers rush to make winning desserts inspired by the judges' favorite holidays; the guest judge is cake designer and pastry chef Thiago Silva. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 13, 2018 Cake by the Ocean An ocean theme sends bakers into the deep to make seascapes, aquatic creatures and salty-sweet flavors; the guest judge is chef-restaurateur Richard Blais. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 13, 2018 Sweet Geeks Geeky science-themed challenges get the creative juices flowing -- along with oozy zombie "blood"; the guest judge is actor and sci-fi lover Colin Hanks. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 13, 2018 Camp Sugar Rush The contestants serve up sweets with summery flavors that evoke the great outdoors; the guest judge is "Wet Hot American Summer" creator Michael Showalter. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 13, 2018 Frosted Fashion Fashion-forward challenges force the frazzled contestants to think outside the box; the guest judge is clothing designer Betsey Johnson. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 13, 2018 Get Buzzed The baking teams pour buzz-worthy ingredients like coffee, honey and alcohol into amazing edible creations; the guest judge is pastry chef Mindy Segal. Details

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Sugar Rush — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Ariel Boles
Executive Producer
Dan Cutforth
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Special Interest, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 13, 2018
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