Common Sense Media Review
By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Amateur chocolatiers compete in generic series.
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Why Age 11+?
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Great Chocolate Showdown
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
Great Chocolate Showdown welcomes ten amateur chocolatiers into a competition that will test their skills and fortitude. Each episode, competitors complete two challenges that show off their creative and technical abilities, and the worst performer is sent home. The last chef left standing will receive $50,000 to start their sweet (or semi-sweet) new career.
Is It Any Good?
Lots of competition shows overcome their overly familiar formats by offer unique challenges or compelling casts -- unfortunately, this one isn't that dynamic. That leaves very little to dig into for viewers who aren't already candy connoiseurs or insatiable cooking competition fans.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about chocolate. What is unique or exciting about the chocolate creations made on Great Chocolate Showdown? What are some of the interesting ways chocolate is used? How do the chefs incorporate other flavors or foods?
Why does working with chocolate specifically appeal to the amateur contestants? What unique skills do each of them bring to the competition? What allows some to be more successful than others?
Who do you find yourself rooting for? What draws you to them? What do you think their chances of winning are? Who do you think is the favorite to win the competition? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 4, 2020
- Network : CW
- Genre : Game Shows
- Topics : Cooking
- Character Strengths : Communication , Curiosity , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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