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Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Restaurant revamp show is potty-mouthed and predictable.

TV Fox Reality TV 2018
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age 12+

Based on 2 parent reviews

Parent of 10 year olds
Parent of 10 year olds Adult
September 8, 2020
age 12+

OUR FAVORITE SERIES

This is my son and daughters favorite series tv show we LOVE IT there is some language but they sensor it i think it should be 12+ depends on how your kid is on some episodes there are smoking
Dio fry
Dio fry Parent of 13, 13, 14 and 15-year-old
January 31, 2019
age 12+
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What's the Story?

GORDON RAMSAY's 24 HOURS TO HELL AND BACK features celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay as he drives around the United States in a state-of-the-art mobile kitchen to help restaurants on the brink of collapse. After arriving at an eating establishment that's in dire need of help, his team installs hidden cameras to monitor the day-to-day operations. He then eats a meal in disguise, so that he isn't treated differently from any other guest. After revealing himself to the restaurant owner(s) and staff, he shows them the hidden camera footage, and highlights the many problems that are leading to the business' demise. They then have 24 hours to turn everything around and open their doors to customers.

Is It Any Good?

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This predictable reality series follows the traditional formula of Gordon Ramsay shows, which features the chef working with folks to save their restaurants. As is tradition, while he works with managers, chefs, and staff, he reminds them that he's not only helping their bottom line, but saving clientele from potential food poisoning when revealing some of the more disgusting conditions. Through the process, he uses his profanity-filled brand of tough love to do it.

It isn't particularly original, but 24 Hours To Hell And Back underscores the fact that social media has given the chance for customers to be vocal critics. This makes it necessary for restaurants to work extra hard to keep them happy if they want to remain in business. Overall, there are some positive endings here, but you may not want to watch these transformations while eating.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what it takes to run a successful restaurant. Is it just about serving good food? What other things need to happen on a daily basis to make sure an eatery has customers?

  • Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours To Hell And Back features quick restaurant transformations, but is this possible in real life? Could these owners make the necessary changes without his help?

  • Would Gordon Ramsay's TV shows be as popular if he didn't swear? Why does he swear so much? Is it appropriate behavior, even when he's angry?

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