Delicious Season 2

Right now you can watch Delicious Season 2 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Dawn French's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Delicious Season 2 earns its spot. The jokes in Delicious Season 2 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Since our last visit to the Penrose, Gina and Sam's business has been booming, their fragile friendship has lasted and they are on the lookout for a new protégé in the kitchen. Unfortunately, it's not long before the dynamics of family, love, rivalry and life start to get in the way of their tranquility. Dawn French and Emilia Fox lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Delicious Season 2 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Delicious Season 2. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Dawn French is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.