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Kitchen Nightmares

2007·Show
92Episodes in6Seasons·TV-14
70
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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and sharp wit

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and show business

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

Chef Ramsay attempts to do the impossible: turn one ordinary and empty restaurant into the most popular, sought-after venue in town. There's no time for polite small talk as he embarks on his mission to turn around the fortunes of each restaurant in just one week and save them from their living nightmares.
Reality TelevisionCulinary DramaRestaurant RenovationHigh TensionCringe-InducingTransformative JourneysGordon RamsayBusiness ChallengesHuman Conflict

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Kitchen Nightmares

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kitchen Nightmares legally?

Kitchen Nightmares is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, and Peacock in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kitchen Nightmares worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kitchen Nightmares rated?

TV-14Strong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Kitchen Nightmares have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 92 episodes of about 44 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kitchen Nightmares?

Critics66
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Kitchen Nightmares higher (75) than critics (66). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Kitchen Nightmares air?

It ran from 2007 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is Kitchen Nightmares in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kitchen Nightmares?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kitchen Nightmares in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kitchen Nightmares use?

Rental Car AbuseDramatically Missing the PointCool, but InefficientTempting FateGenre ShiftNever Trust a TrailerDeadpan SnarkerVast BureaucracyHam-to-Ham CombatMedal of DishonorHigh Hopes, Zero TalentEvil Counterpartand 215 more

TV Tropes lists 227 storytelling tropes for Kitchen Nightmares, including Rental Car Abuse, Dramatically Missing the Point, Cool, but Inefficient.