The Big Nailed It! Baking Challenge
By Diondra Brown,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Aspiring bakers take big risks during lively, funny contest.
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What's the Story?
THE BIG NAILED IT! BAKING CHALLENGE takes viewers into a revamped kitchen where 10 aspiring bakers compete against each other from week to week, all seeking to win a $100k cash prize. Bakers compete in two rounds of competition in each episode. In the first round, "Baking 101," coaches Robert Lucas and Erin McDowell teach basic baking techniques. In this round, bakers learn everything from how to create a crumb coat, to stacking cakes, and everything in between. As the competition continues, the "Baking 101" lessons become more advanced so bakers can build upon their skills. The best student in "Baking 101" wins an advantage in the second round of competition, "The Big Cake Bake." This round challenges bakers, as they're timed while they recreate an epic cake. The least improved baker is eliminated each week. Who will win the ultimate praise of "Nailed it!" and be able to pursue their baking dreams?
Is It Any Good?
This is an entertaining baking experiment that puts inexperienced competitors to the ultimate test. The Big Nailed It! Baking Challenge is funny, unpredictable, and somewhat inspiring. Watching people try to fulfill their dreams in the kitchen is encouraging for viewers, even more so because the cast is diverse. Fans of the original Nailed It! series won't be disappointed, as Nicole Byers and Jacques Torres' banter is in full force and competitors are easy to love. This is an easy watch for the whole family.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how in The Big Nailed It! Baking Challenge, the competitors must test their baking skills by making various cakes. What's your favorite flavor of cake? Have you ever tried to make it?
Who do you want to win the competition? Why?
What do you think is the hardest part about baking? Do you think the time limit for each challenge is fair? What role does perseverance play in baking?
TV Details
- Premiere date: August 4, 2023
- Cast: Nicole Byer , Jacques Torres
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Game Shows
- Topics: Cooking and Baking
- Character Strengths: Perseverance
- TV rating: TV-G
- Last updated: September 5, 2023
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