We’re four episodes into the new season of “Top Chef,” which means there is both quite some ways to go to the finale, and that I’ve seen enough to compare it more accurately to seasons past — and something feels a little off.
There are some odd editing and production decisions this go-around, like when (and spoilers abound moving forward) Charly was given Michell’s immunity despite having nothing to do with her dish, but Danny wasn’t extended immunity when he had a clear hand in Rasika’s dish. Bizarre. The cast is lovely, but sans a few standouts, they seem a bit lacking, prompting a lot of disappointed judging reactions, especially in this episode.
