There are two types of cooking shows out there: the ones that take things very seriously and are generally filled with professional chefs, and the ones that are geared toward amateurs. Nailed It, by all counts, falls into the latter category. Host Nicole Byers describes it as a show in which "inexperienced bakers recreate epic, magical desserts"—and if you sped through seasons one and two, you'll be happy to know season three will be here in less than a month.
Netflix announced today that the new season will drop May 17. It includes six episodes, the same as season one and two (though two also had a shorter bonus episode). Per Decider, Netflix's descriptions for the episodes are as follows:
- The Marvel Episode! — The bakers summon their not-so-super powers to make Marvel-themed cupcakes with detailed cookie toppers and a daunting “Black Panther” cake. Actress and gaming icon Felicia Day joins the judge’s panel.
- Cake-O-Phobia — What’s scarier than a cook who can’t read a recipe? A trio of creepy-crawly bug cookies and a terrifying clown cake that tastes like cotton candy. Baking magician Natalie Sideserf joins the judge’s panel.
- Masterpiece or Disasterpiece? — The amateur bakers attempt to imitate the masters with gingerbread self-portraits and a sculpted cake replica of Michelangelo’s “David.” Actress and comedian Betsy Sodaro joins Nicole and Jacques on the judge’s panel.
- Prehistoric Bakes — The contestants turn back time — and mangle time management — with inside-out Neanderthal cupcakes and a tropical-flavored T. rex cake. YouTube sensation and baker Rosanna Pansino guest judges.
- Oui Can’t Bake! — The pressure’s on to make perfectly puffed éclairs and a layered bust of Napoleon Bonaparte for not one but two esteemed French chefs as esteemed pastry master Hubert Keller joins the judge’s panel.
- Ready to Wear, Ready to Eat — Two high-fashion challenges put the bakers’ hopeless skills to the test: fondant-covered doll cakes and an edible headdress heaped with fruit. Humorist and pastry chef Charles Phoenix join Nicole and Jacques on the panel.
Between the superheroes, dinosaurs, and Michelangelo, it's sure to be another disastrous yet endearing season. In the meantime, refresh your memory on host Nicole Byers and head judge Jacques Torres. And maybe try some of the chef's fancy chocolate, just for good measure.
