EXCLUSIVE: Banijay has taken global rights to a format featuring autistic food critics who assess renowned chefs. Atypical Critics comes from MasterChef Quebec producer Pixcom and will be sold worldwide via the French-headquartered powerhouse, as MIPCOM draws to a close. Atypical Critics features autistic food critics who descend upon restaurants to assess chefs and their three-course meals.
With no fixed boundaries, the connoisseurs offer feedback and advice to improve the dining experience. Helen Greatorex, Head of Format Acquistions, Banijay Entertainment, said: “ Atypical Critics is a bold, heart-warming format highlighting neurodiversity while challenging the conventions of culinary critique. This format not only expands our portfolio with a fresh, inclusive take on the genre, complementing our successful food offering of hits like MasterChef , but also encourages important conversation about representation and inclusion.
” Banijay’s recent catalogue additions include Genuis Game from CJ ENM, adapted for ITV Remarkable Television with David Tennant hosting, and Bloody Game , originating from Korea’s MBC, which debuted in Norway and was commissioned for a second season by TV2..
