I’ve seen it a couple of times, and I can sit and watch it again. These people are out of their minds, and it’s interesting to watch an episode where even Gordon Ramsey is at a loss. I’m not a big fan of the show, and I haven’t watched that many episodes, but I can’t imagine that it’s common for him to just say “I can’t help you” and walk away.
For what it's worth, the UK version of the show has a completely different vibe and I rewatch it frequently. Most of the restaurant owners mean well, and Gordon's kind and patient with them. There are a few stubborn or delusional ones, but all the drama exists naturally without the breakneck American editing. Really a quality show.
I've never really watched either beyond a few here and there. Is the UK version on BBC without commercials? Just curious if the breakneck American editing is due to having to shave off 20 minutes to fit in all the ad breaks.
Yeah, I never really watched the show much except this episode. Like you said, I've seen this one multiple times.
I gotta compliment Ramsay's brass balls for, having already seen how she reacts to criticism, again giving her the straight truth while she's that close to the knives:
Actually, it is moderately common, but then he has a walk around the block, the owner has an emotional moment with the camera, they speak to Gordon "off camera" (it's still on camera), and they reconcile as the episode continues.
Miranda and the other workers there have insane patience... Not being able to touch the POS machine when Sammie can't work it, not getting tips, getting shit back from Amy whenever they relay information back to her ... Wow