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James May: Oh Cook!

2020 – 2023Show2 seasons14 episodes

78
GreatGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, hopeful documentary series about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes · best: S2E2 "Japanese" 8.3

Episodes

7.5
7.9

Story

James May is not a chef. But that’s the whole point: you don’t need to be a brilliant cook to make delicious food. Transporting us to the Far East, the Med, and the local pub – all from the comfort of a home economist’s kitchen – he’ll knock up delicious recipes that you can actually make yourself, with ingredients you can actually buy. And all without the usual television cooking format trickery.

Feels like

  • Accessible Cooking Show
  • Celebrity Host
  • Lighthearted & Humorous
  • Practical Recipes
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Comfort Watch
  • Educational & Informative
  • Unpretentious
  • Everyday Food

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

November 13, 2020 · May 24, 2023 · Ended

First aired
November 13, 2020
Last aired
May 24, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
132 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream James May: Oh Cook!?"

Questions about James May: Oh Cook!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream James May: Oh Cook!?

In the United States, James May: Oh Cook! streams on Prime. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is James May: Oh Cook! worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is James May: Oh Cook! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch James May: Oh Cook!?

7 h

About 7 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2023.

Can I half-watch James May: Oh Cook!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching James May: Oh Cook!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.