Is It Cake?

Is It Cake?

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Is It Cake?

6.9

Yr 2022

Status Returning Series

Reality

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Series Brief

Overview

Skilled cake artists create mouthwatering replicas of handbags, sewing machines and more in a mind-bending baking contest inspired by a popular meme.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

Critics were sharply divided over Is It Cake?, agreeing that the meme-inspired baking competition is light on substance while disagreeing on whether that makes it an addictive guilty pleasure or an unwatchable failure. Several reviewers described the series as pure, turn-off-your-brain entertainment, finding surprise delight in its absurd guessing-game premise and host Mikey Day's comedic energy.

On the positive side, outlets noted that the show succeeds as low-stakes, highly watchable nonsense. The hyper-realistic creations were highlighted as impressive feats of artistry, and reviewers appreciated the fun dynamic of watching judges try to distinguish real items from edible replicas.

Conversely, harsher reviews condemned the show as a low point for reality TV, criticizing its bloated episode runtimes and flawed format. Detractors from outlets like Slate, CNET, and The Daily Beast argued that the series shifts too much focus onto gimmicky game mechanics and big set pieces at the expense of properly showcasing the pastry artists' genuine talents.

“may be the most pure brainless fun that has ever been created”

The Guardian

“perfected the formula for highly watchable nonsense.”

The Takeout

“does a disservice to the fine art of realistic cakes”

Slate

“Absurdly entertaining bake-off with language and promotion”

Common Sense Media

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix

US • UK • CA

Netflix Standard with Ads

CA • US • UK

Next Signal

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Why fans love it

Reality television often leans on predictable tension, but this baking competition thrives on a specific brand of visual deception. Bakers spend their time constructing hyper-realistic replicas of mundane objects, ranging from industrial equipment to fashion accessories. The core appeal lies in the disconnect between the visual presentation and the reality of the ingredients.

Mikey Day guides the proceedings as artists attempt to fool a rotating panel of judges. The format relies on steady pacing and the sheer absurdity of watching someone slice into a sewing machine, only to reveal layers of sponge and frosting. It functions as a playful exercise in craftsmanship where the technical skill required to replicate a handbag is matched only by the inevitable, jarring realization that the viewer has been staring at dessert the entire time.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 73

Regulars 2

Longest run 8 eps

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Fortune Feimster

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Courtney Parchman

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

baking baking competition reality competition cakes

Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired: March 18, 2022
Status: Returning Series
Origin: US
TMDB Votes: 62