Just finished watching Season 2 of Food Stars, and I have to say, it didn’t hold up to the first season. The selection of contestants felt lackluster this time around; there wasn’t anyone who really stood out or had that spark that made you want to root for them. Last season had a diverse range of personalities and skills that made the competition exciting to watch, but this time, it felt like a flat lineup with no one to really get behind.

The climax of the season was particularly disappointing. While last year’s finale had me on the edge of my seat with its urgency and compelling twists, this season’s ending felt anti-climactic and dragged out. The stakes didn’t seem as high, and the resolution left much to be desired. Overall, it felt like the magic of Season 1 just wasn’t recaptured in Season 2.