I really don’t see how they could justify keeping Rowan over Mak. Mak did solid in the technical, gave them good biscuits in the showstopper, and really only flopped hard on the first challenge. Rowan did basically nothing well. I get that he’s fun and nice, but this is about the baking, supposedly...

Also it’s confusing to have a L&O SVU sequel joke and then announce a L&O SVU sequel...

I’m not sure how to feel about shows that seem like they should be jokes but have actually been greenlit. I guess that Quibi sex doll show is at least as crazy as Bitch Hunter, but if we’re really going in that direction I’d probably rather have Homonym be real than reboot Kenan and Kel.

I was totally convinced that that one, and the “Keenan” ad that was just him Zooming with Don Johnson, were bits. But apparently both are real.

Honestly, seeing so many NBC Universal commercials—to the point where, by the time the 30 Rock bit introduces the Law & Order: SVU 2: Just The Paperwork, it took me a beat to realize wasn’t one of the real commercials—still trumps seeing the commercials from all the advertisers NBC Universal is courting with this…

The Kenneth/Vivica stuff was ridiculous but not played to be anything but ridiculous, and it was pretty great.

Dr. Spaceman was sorely missed.  He could have been seen advising the Governor of Georgia on his Coronavirus response.  

Tracey’s “Black list” tells me the writers miss so much making funny lists of things.

He’s good TV and it was an inspired choice from Gregory to pick him first to man the front of the house for Restaurant Wars.  

I think Brian come off well this season.  He seemed like a nice enough guy vs. his brother.  

Normally accurate but he appeared to be a very good wing man during the finale, even replying to Stephanie when she apologized to him for having him carry so much shit, “No don’t worry, I’m your bitch.”

I don’t think he’s really “overmatched” cooking skill wise. It’s just that he’s big and bold, both in personality and with how he cooks. That doesn’t mesh perfectly with TC because there’s times where you have to be refined and restrained. Padma said as much on WWHL. She was asked if she was shocked by his attitude…

He was overmatched in actual cooking skills and lasted longer than I thought. But I can see his appeal now.

I can’t watch the last few episodes of the New Orleans season knowing the chefs that get eliminated before Nicholas winning the whole thing. Painful to see Shirley, ect go down. And poor Stephanie. At least she got her redemption song this year. 

The whole top 5 was such a dream. I can’t think of another season where I would have been equally happy with any of the top 5 winning.

My wife and I were talking about how we’ll both enjoy Malarkey so much more on a rewatch, now that we know he doesn’t win.

Since we’re not likely getting any new Top Chef for a long time, this was a pretty great send-off before the hiatus. I liked all 3 finalists but I was rooting for Stephanie because I think she’s sweet and I love a good underdog story. After the first two courses, I thought she might actually win. But Melissa CRUSHED…

... especially once Malarkey was gone but then when he came back in the finale to help Stephanie I realized I sorta missed his goofy good nature.

I really didn’t care who won this one, since the three finalists are seemed like genuinely nice people, but I was kind of rooting for Voltaggio, just to rub his brother’s face in it.

Why does seeing and hearing “Clare Smyth, World’s Best Female Chef” sound demeaning? I looked her up on Wikipedia. Quite a resume.