If folks in the good ol' U.S. of A like anything, it’s a good meal. Whetherwe get our on-screen food fixfrom watching a sweaty Scotsman bellow at underpaid service employees, staring in slack-jawed disgust at gut-wrenching food challenges across the nation, or delighting in the delicious deserts of British bakers, there can never be enough treats on television. However, no culinary cast of characters can compete withAction Bronsonand his showThat’s Delicious.
The show follows Bronson as he samples myriad multicultural munchies on a quest for the ultimate delicious dish, flanked on all sides by hiscrew of fellow hip-hop artists, including Mayhem Lauren (Mandatory Brunch Meetings, Gems from the Equinox), Daniel Alan Maman, also known as Alchemist (Grant Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, My 1st Chemistry Set), and Besnik E. Sadikaj, better known as Big Body Bes (Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens, Body Language).
The fifth season ofThat’s Deliciousscaled back production immensely, with Action Bronson taking over production in its entirety. Travel is curtailed, and Bronson’s crew of lovable scoundrels no longer appear regularly. While fans of the show were undoubtedly grateful for any Action Bronson-centered adventure, season five left viewers longing for the show’s golden days. Here’s why a return to form in a potential season six would be a smashing success.
Skip the Fancy
That’s Deliciouswholeheartedly rejects the notion of fancy. This is not to say the show’s cast and crew avoid the trappings of fine dining altogether; audiences saw Bronson sipping world-class wine andfeasting at five-star French bistros. Despite this, Bronson is far from adverse to simpler fare, often skipping coq au vin for chicken parm. In an increasingly over-saturated culinary multiverse of aloof critics, Bronson’s humble hunger would be a breath of fresh air. Forget Michelin stars. Audiences want to see Action Bronson spit Michelin bars.
Action’s love for simple pleasures could take him in unexpected directions for a potential season six. At one point in the run ofThat’s Delicious, Bronson’s friend and on-screen personality Mayhem Lauren goes vegetarian, much to Bronson’s chagrin. Though Bronson makes his disdain for meatless Mondays known, his recent health transformation might allow for a slightly more colorful diet.Vegetarian and vegan restaurantsare becoming more popular nationwide. This would open up an entirely new culinary world for a potentialThat’s Deliciousseason six.
Trigger a Restaurant Resurgence
Obviously, the pandemic would affect any show about the restaurant industry. The world is still in the process of reopening. Now more than ever, restaurants need to return to the limelight. A television spot might be just the ticket to bring about a customer resurgence. OnThat’s Delicious, Action Bronson often highlighted local favorites, focusing on foods from his childhood and heralded hip hot spots.
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There are, of course, plenty of food shows. However, few can compete with the level of passion Action Bronson brings to the table. The eating habits of individuals across the nation have changed during Covid. While this can be positive, with homecoming and family meal-planning becoming more prevalent, the lockdown, in conjunction with stagnating wages, has been a plague on the restaurant industry. In a theoretical season six ofThat’s Delicious, Bronson’s love for food and friends would serve as inspiration for those making a tepid return to normal life. Those of us who have long foregone flavor in fear of flying infection would view Bronson’s return as a clear symbol of Covid’s demise.
Highlight Action Bronson’s Health
In recent years, the bacchanalianBronson has taken a turn for the healthy. In 2020, he lost over one hundred pounds. This opens up countless options for a potential season six. During earlier seasons, Bronson tended to shy away from healthy foods. Audiences shouldn’t fear that Bronson’s love for junk food has completely disappeared. Rather, his life transformation will only open the door to a whole new world of healthy joints. Furthermore, while Bronson will undoubtedly continue to stuff his face with meats and cheeses, audiences could get an inside look into his exercise routine. There could be entire episodes focused on the balance between delicious food and a disciplined routine.
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Everyone misses Action Bronson and his gang of fresh foodies. Everyone wants to see him back in action, all puns aside. For the sake of the restaurant industry, a season six is absolutely necessary. So let’s get the newly svelt songwriters stuffing his face once again. Down with the pretense of Netflix’s myriad fancy food flops. How could a dour, detailed dive into dreary dishes ever compete with the simple refrain, “F***, that’s delicious!?”
