Morimoto's Sushi Master

The intolerable Kenji Lopez-Alt soured this otherwise great and ambitious sushi focused cooking competition show.

Between Kenji, the clueless host, and Dakota Weiss whom fronts two bland looking poke joints, you're left desiring individuals with more clout in the world of sushi. Chef Morimoto, while entertaining, doesn't have the charisma or vocabulary to carry the show.

Adding to the disappointment, a great deal of senseless fusion is brought into the mix along with some challenges bizarrely omitting sushi altogether as early as episode 2. Sushi is versatile enough to feature a wealth of different dishes and challenges while staying true to the definition of sushi.

The good news is that if you, as a sushi lover, are looking for inspiring dishes with creative presentations then you have found a solid show. Just be prepared to tune out some gripes.

Overall a bit of a letdown..