"Kitchen Confidential" (2005)TV series

Creator:

David Hemingson

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

19 September 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

A bad-boy chef runs wild in his New York City eatery.

Plot Keywords:

New York City | Kitchen | Dumb Blonde | Hostess | Gay Friend

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Bradley Cooper	...	Jack Bourdain (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Nicholas Brendon	...	Seth Richman (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
John Francis Daley	...	Jim (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Jaime King	...	Tanya (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Bonnie Somerville	...	Mimi (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Owain Yeoman	...	Steven Daedelus (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Sam Pancake	...	Cameron (11 episodes, 2005-2006)
John Cho	...	Teddy Wong (10 episodes, 2005-2006)
Frank Alvarez	...	Ramon (9 episodes, 2005-2006)
Kazemde Fela Masud	...	Nolita Bartender (7 episodes, 2005-2006)

Runtime:

22 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:TV-14 | USA:TV-PG | Australia:PG

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

FOX halted the show's production on 13 episodes and announced that it was canceled.

Quotes:

Jack Bourdain: Okay everybody, listen up! I am Jack Bourdain, I'm your new head chef, and this is Greg! Greg, this handsome devil, is a Patagonian toothfish, commonly known as a sea bass. And when combined with garlic and shallots, will become our delicious fish special for this evening.
Tanya: Hello, Greg.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Bones: Two Bodies in the Lab (#1.15)" (2006)

Quality television

A statement previously thought to be an oxymoron, Kitchen Confidential raises the bell curve for quality television. With no inkling of what the show is about, I watched the series premiere beginning to end, commercials and all, and was delighted with it through the credits. The show is handled with a directorial craftsmanship superb for television. Actors are kept within their boundaries, dialogue is quick but not rushed, and characters are at least likable. The exposition was presented neatly in the first block and gave sufficient personality to each character. A flair for stylish editing and freeze frames is arranged perfectly, and other technical qualities such as lighting, sets, and extras heighten the enjoyability of this show. As a whole, I am excited about watching upcoming episodes and seeing how the show progresses. Kitchen Confidential is a well balanced show that will be a serious contender for the Primetime viewing audience.