Ep 1. Road to Halloween Wars

Halloween Wars is a popular reality competition television show with an eerie twist. The show follows five teams of seasoned professionals who are tasked with creating extraordinary Halloween-themed displays entirely from edible materials. Their work is judged by three Halloween experts - a cake decorator, a horror artist, and a celebrity guest judge - at the end of each episode.

In the premiere episode of season seven, entitled "Road to Halloween Wars," the Halloween fanatics are back with a bang. The episode begins by introducing us to the host of the show, actor Jonathan Bennett, and the three judges, Shinmin Li, Todd Tucker, and Dylan Lauren. They talk about what is in store for the teams this season and the creative challenges that each week will present.

This episode sees the introduction of the five teams, all of whom have made it to the season after successfully passing through a series of auditions. Each team comprises a sugar artist, a pumpkin carver, and a cake artist who collaborate to create multiple Halloween-themed displays in order to impress the judges. Additionally, these teams must have great chemistry and trust in one another's abilities to be successful in the competition.

The first task for the teams in "Road to Halloween Wars" is to create their signature Halloween characters, which have to be designed using only pumpkins and tools. The teams put their skills to the test as they carve and sculpt their pumpkins with finesse, giving each character its own unique personality. After presentation, the judges analyze the quality and creativity of each character created by the teams. Each team achieves varying levels of success in the first challenge, leaving the judges with positive and negative opinions.

The next challenge is a candy "spell" bake-off where contestants are required to create an edible item using only sugary ingredients and their imaginations. The teams are allowed to use a wide range of candies, but they must weave in spells and curses as an integral part of the recipe. This is a difficult challenge that many of the teams struggle with, as they try to balance intricate flavors while staying within the rules. One team excels with flavors that hit the mark perfectly while another falls short by not effectively incorporating spell binding curses into their dish.

Finally, the teams engage in a “deadly zoo” challenge where they have to create the perfect combination of a zoo and a mausoleum. The task is complex, with the teams requiring an eye for detail in order to create a diorama that is both whimsical and scary. Spectacular animal specimen and creepy crypts are arranged with great attention to detail, and some teams pull off excellent creations that land them in contention for the win.

As the first episode of season seven draws to a close, the judges have the difficult task of determining which team was least successful. This team is sent to the pumpkin patch to choose the ingredients for the final challenge. The winning team becomes safe from elimination in the subsequent episode, while the losing team must face a tough elimination in the next episode.

Overall, the first episode of Halloween Wars season seven, "Road to Halloween Wars," sets the scene for a wild and spooky season full of thrilling challenges and sensational Halloween nightmares. Each team brings its own unique twist, and the creative flair of the show is unmatched. Whether you're a Halloween lover or not, this show is sure to keep you entertained and engaged throughout its entire run.