- Network: Bravo
- Series Premiere Date: Mar 8, 2006
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Sin City dazzle adds spice to the cooking competition's season 6 premiere....But it's the fresh crop of cheftestants that'll really whet your appetite.
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Twists and rule tweaks will only carry a reality show so far by the time you're into the sixth season. The format itself has to be durable, and the casting has to be sharp--both of which seem to be the case in the early going.
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Top Chef: Las Vegas gets off to a strong start in its opening round, introducing an impressive number of contestants who are already on top of their game.
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Somehow the formula still works.
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The personal circus, while given much play, remains secondary to the cooking contest. And as usual, the crop of contestants is claimed to be the most talented yet, and they do seem well-credentialed (James Beard nominees, Michelin-star-winner), competitive and more than usually tattooed.
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Tonight's episode just feels a little too much like the first day of orientation, where we're squinting at nametags, instead of checking out what's for dinner.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 20
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Mixed: 2 out of 20
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Negative: 6 out of 20
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May 25, 2012
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DavidKSep 8, 2009Padma has a fake personality.
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MikeFSep 2, 2009Chef competitions shouldn't have to be about politics. This program is laced with political pandering in cast selection.