Playing With Fire

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  • 2013
  • 1 Season
  • 6.4  (16)

Playing With Fire was a reality TV series that aired on the E! network in 2013. The show revolved around the lives of a group of young, successful and ambitious chefs who worked together in the high-pressure environment of a high-end Los Angeles restaurant. The series followed the chefs as they worked long hours in the kitchen, creating new and exciting dishes that would earn them recognition from food critics and the public alike. The show's producers hoped to showcase the drama and intensity of the restaurant industry, as well as the personalities and relationships of the individual chefs.

The chefs featured on the show were a diverse group, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals. Among the featured chefs were Anna, an intense and competitive pastry chef who was determined to be the best in her field; Daniel, a suave and talented chef who was equally at home in the kitchen and the dining room; and Lilian, a fiery and outspoken sous chef who frequently clashed with her colleagues.

Throughout the series, the chefs worked on a variety of projects together, including catering events, creating special menus, and designing desserts for a prestigious hotel. Along the way, they faced numerous challenges and obstacles, including difficult customers, staffing issues, and the occasional kitchen disaster.

The show was praised for its depiction of the high-pressure world of professional cooking, as well as its attention to detail and the artistry of the dishes created by the chefs. Critics noted the strong personalities and complex dynamics between the chefs, which added an extra layer of drama to the show.

Despite its strong reception from viewers and critics alike, Playing With Fire was not renewed for a second season. However, the show continues to be remembered as a standout in the crowded field of reality TV cooking shows.

In conclusion, Playing With Fire was a reality TV series that followed a group of ambitious chefs as they worked together in the high-pressure environment of a Los Angeles restaurant. The show was praised for its depiction of the drama and intensity of the restaurant industry, as well as for the complex relationships between the chefs. Despite its short run, Playing With Fire remains a standout in the world of reality TV cooking shows.

Playing With Fire is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (6 episodes). The series first aired on March 17, 2013.

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Seasons
Three's a Crowd
6. Three's a Crowd
April 26, 2013
In the season finale, Derek is preoccupied with proposing to his girlfriend while attending the Sundance Film Festival, but his brother keeps getting in the way.
Give It Up for the Loser!
5. Give It Up for the Loser!
April 19, 2013
Daniel and Derek box each other for charity after Hurricane Sandy. Elsewhere, Jennifer spends time with a Hollywood friend while preparing for the opening of her bakery; and Julie receives a potentially life-changing call.
Keep Your D... in Your Pants
4. Keep Your D... in Your Pants
April 12, 2013
A lot is at stake when the Koch brothers finally find a permanent space for their signature brunch event.
I Only Use Half of My Brain Half of the Time
3. I Only Use Half of My Brain Half of the Time
April 5, 2013
Julie is caught off guard when her boyfriend proposes; at the same time, a restaurant relaunch planned by the Koch brothers is threatened; and chef Anna Boiardi attempts to prepare gluten-free recipes for her friend Jennifer Esposito.
If We Lose This Restaurant, You Lose Me
2. If We Lose This Restaurant, You Lose Me
March 24, 2013
Derek is stressed about the struggling restaurant; Candice Kumai has a blind date; the frustrations that Julie's dealing with bubble over.
I Come First, You Come Second (Pilot)
1. I Come First, You Come Second (Pilot)
March 17, 2013
Derek and Daniel Koch are getting ready for their restaurant opening; Julie Elkind wants to change the menu; Todd English would like his birthday to be a quiet dinner.
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Where to Watch Playing With Fire
Playing With Fire is available for streaming on the E! website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Playing With Fire on demand at Netflix, Amazon, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    March 17, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    6.4  (16)