Can a sexy French chef blow your taste buds and your deepest secrets? Welcome to Carême, the bold Apple TV+ drama that’s got viewers drooling over the pastries, the politics, and definitely the pastry chef.
Sitting pretty in Apple TV’s Top 10 dramas right now, this show isn’t just an eye candy, it’s a guilty pleasure whipped up with flair, flirtation, and a hint of espionage!
What’s Good?
1. The Looks: Ooh là là, who baked this beauty?!
Let’s just scream it: Benjamin Voisin is beau comme un dieu! This man could serve burnt toast and still get a Michelin star just by standing there. From the dramatic collars to those perfectly disheveled curls, every shot is like a Renaissance painting. Even if you don’t care about history, you’ll care about him. Trust me!
2. French Vibes Taking Over Hollywood
With shows like Etoile and now Carême, the French are doing what they do best – taking over with quiet elegance and loud fashion. The language, the setting, the intensity… It’s haute, it’s hypnotic, it’s so très magnifique. Also, that smooth French accent? It could make a grocery list sound like poetry.
3. Chef with a Dark Side? Yes, please!
At first glance, you’re like, “Aww, he’s just a flirt.” Next thing you know – Boom – He’s into espionage, secret missions, royal court chaos! He’s not just buttering croissants; he’s buttering up political secrets. This mix of romantic tension and thriller undertones? Delicious.
What’s Bad?
1. Plot Confusion – Too Many Spices in the Soup:
One minute he’s charming duchesses, the next he’s running spy ops? Pick a lane, my boy! The storyline sometimes feels like they threw every genre into a bowl and hoped it would soufflé.
Is it romance? Drama? Thriller? Culinary noir? The tone isn’t always consistent and that leaves some scenes feeling flatter than a day-old baguette.
2. Historical Inaccuracy – Is this even the same Carême?
For your context let me enlighten you, Marie-Antoine Carême was a real person, widely considered the first celebrity chef in history.
A legend in Napoleon’s court. But the show? Well… it turns him into a 2025 Casanova time-traveling through the 1800s. It’s entertaining, no doubt, but it may taint the legacy of a man who defined French cuisine and helped shape culinary history.
3. Gen Z in the Napoleonic Era? Say what?!
We get it, Benjamin is drop-dead gorgeous. But his modern face and cool-kid energy make it feel like he just dropped out of a TikTok cottagecore edit. It’s giving, Modern boy stuck in the 1800s with time-travel secrets.
What Viewers Are Saying?
Reddit is unhinged, and we love to see it. Here are some comments on the show:
- “No way this man is baking in the 1800s, he’s got AirPods under that wig.”
- “He looks like he plays GTA during his lunch break.”
- “Tell me this man doesn’t spy on Napoleon using an iPhone.”
- “He knows what ChatGPT is…and using it to spy”
Sure, it’s all funny but it does take you out of the fantasy just a little. Despite the jokes, the audience is hooked. Episode 1? They’re obsessed. They don’t care if it’s chaotic; this boy owns the screen like he owns a five-star bistro in Paris.
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Worth Tasting carême?
Is it messy? Yes. Is it historically accurate? Not even close. Is it mouthwateringly entertaining? Oh, absolutely. If you’re craving a period drama sprinkled with espionage, a charismatic chef dipped in seduction, and topped with flaky French sass, Carême is your sinful treat.
And darling, sometimes a little guilty pleasure is the best kind of indulgence. Because this show isn’t a croissant – it’s a cream-filled éclair with a knife inside. Bon appétit, drama lovers. Now go watch this French pastry boy ruin your emotional diet.
RATINGS – 6.8 / 10 ⭐
Written By MANSI SINGH