MasterChef

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 27, 2010
Season #: 15, 14, 13, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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Critic Reviews

  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Geoff Berkshire
    30
    There's potential in a show devoted to Average Joes achieving their dreams, but even with "Top Chef" currently in the midst of one of its weaker seasons, there's no reason to sample what Masterchef is serving.

Awards & Rankings

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#74 Best TV Season of 2010
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#73 Most Discussed TV Season of 2010

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 53
  3. Negative: 8 out of 53
  1. HonestRev
    Jun 29, 2017
    4
    It is an entertainment show and not a cooking show.
    Cookingwise it is canned.
    If there is any normal person competing against weird one;    It is an entertainment show and not a cooking show.
    Cookingwise it is canned.
    If there is any normal person competing against weird one; they will choose weird one.
    It is Gordon's show, other two judges are just for show.    … Full Review »
  2. Mjoog
    Oct 15, 2013
    7
    This show is good for passing the time, and quite inspirational on the topic of food, but sadly it's marred by "tv-syndrome". Constant looksThis show is good for passing the time, and quite inspirational on the topic of food, but sadly it's marred by "tv-syndrome". Constant looks ahead and flashes of what just happened means the show stutters and the flow feels interrupted. If you have any interest in food you should definitely watch this show, you'll learn from it.… Full Review »
  3. Radiant
    Sep 21, 2010
    4
    I watched the whole season although I am not sure why. It was really pretty boring and the show is very predictable. I think these shows haveI watched the whole season although I am not sure why. It was really pretty boring and the show is very predictable. I think these shows have about run their course at this point.… Full Review »
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