Ep 2. Tournament Of Terror: Heat Two
- TVG
- October 5, 2016
- 60 min
Tournament Of Terror: Heat Two is the second episode of the fourteenth season of Cutthroat Kitchen. The episode features four talented chefs who are pitted against each other in a number of cooking challenges, each designed to test their skills, creativity, and resilience.
As with all episodes of Cutthroat Kitchen, the contestants in heat two face a number of obstacles and challenges in their quest to emerge as the ultimate winner. They are required to make do with limited resources, face a ticking clock, and withstand sabotage attempts from their fellow contestants.
The host of the show, Alton Brown, plays the role of the infamous "auctioneer," tempting each contestant with various obstacles that can be purchased at auction. These obstacles range from relatively mild distractions like being forced to wear a tutu while cooking, to more extreme challenges like having to cook with only one hand.
The first round of the tournament begins with a challenge centered around haunted houses. Each contestant is given thirty minutes to create a dish inspired by a specific room in a haunted house. As always, the contestants are forced to battle it out with limited resources, facing tempting sabotage attempts from their fellow contestants.
The judges are not kind, and they are quick to criticize any flaws they see in the dishes. Nonetheless, the contestants manage to produce unique and creative dishes, making for a heated and dynamic competition.
Next up is an egg challenge, where the contestants are tasked with creating a breakfast dish with eggs as the main ingredient. Again, the auctioneer tempts the contestants with all manner of temptations and distractions, forcing them to struggle to stay focused and on task.
Despite the obstacles, the contestants manage to produce some impressive dishes, with the judges praising their creativity and skill. With the scores close, it becomes clear that every dish counts in the tournament.
The final round of the episode is the dessert round, where the contestants are challenged to create a dessert dish using a nightmarish theme. Once again, the auctioneer introduces obstacles and distractions designed to trip up the contestants at every turn.
The contestants impress the judges with their creativity and skill, producing some truly innovative and delicious dessert dishes. However, as the judges tally up the final scores, it becomes clear that one chef has emerged as the victor of heat two, moving on to the next round of the tournament.
Overall, Tournament Of Terror: Heat Two is a thrilling and captivating episode of Cutthroat Kitchen, showcasing the talents and determination of some of the best chefs in the business. With a range of creative challenges and plenty of sabotage attempts, the episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.