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Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars (2025)

Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars poster
Genre
documentary television program
Country
United Kingdom
Length
1 season, 8 episodes
Rated
TV-MA
Rating
6.7 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

Chefs in different countries work toward getting or upgrading Michelin stars. The series follows their efforts over a year as they face the pressures of high-level cooking and restaurant management.

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What happens

Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars is a 2025 8-episode docuseries following chefs and restaurants vying for recognition by the Michelin Guide. The series follows chef in multiple locations who are trying to achieve recognition from Michelin. Some chefs are attempting to achieve their first Michelin star, and others are attempting to move from one star to two or from two stars to three. The series moves from the United States, Britain, Italy, Scandinavia, and Mexico as the Michelin season progresses. The show represents the first time the Michelin organization has cooperated with a filming crew. The show is hosted by Jesse Burgess. It was filmed over a period of twelve months. The docuseries was executive produced by Gordon Ramsay. It premiered in October of 2025 on Apple TV. In May 2026, Apple TV renewed the series for a second season. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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