My Current Netflix Food Show Obsession Is Like a Fever Dream Spin-Off of ‘The Bear’

Matty Matheson’s “Just a Dash” Is the Wildest, Most Unhinged Cooking Show You’ll Ever See

When it comes to food shows, I’m a total sucker. From the polished elegance of Netflix’s Chef’s Table to the chaotic energy of Chopped reruns and everything Anthony Bourdain ever touched (yes, even ABC’s underrated The Taste), if there’s a cooking show on, I’m stopping everything to watch. But let’s be honest—most food shows follow the same tired formula. Either a host travels the world to explore exotic cuisines, or amateur cooks compete under the watchful eyes of judges. It’s predictable, safe, and rarely surprising.

But then there’s Just a Dash.

Hosted by Matty Matheson, this show is a gloriously unhinged departure from the norm. What started as a humble YouTube cooking series in 2019 has evolved into a chaotic, avant-garde culinary roadshow that feels more like performance art than a traditional cooking show. And trust me, it’s wild.

Matheson, who you might know as the Emmy-winning producer and co-star of The Bear, brings his signature gonzo energy to Just a Dash. In its early seasons, the show was simple: Matty stood in his tiny kitchen, throwing ingredients into pots with reckless abandon. But after The Bear catapulted him to fame, Just a Dash went on hiatus—only to return bigger, bolder, and more absurd than ever.

Season 3 is a 15-minute-per-episode rollercoaster that I binged in one afternoon. The premise? Matty takes his crew (including The Bear co-star Ricky Staffieri) on the road, cooking in the most ridiculous, unsafe, and hilarious situations imaginable. From making a massive breakfast burrito in his backyard (while arguing with his wife through a window) to cooking steak and shrimp in a moving RV (don’t try this at home, folks), Matty’s culinary adventures are equal parts cringe-worthy and captivating.

One standout episode, titled “Claw and Order,” sees Matty and his crew playing overworked detectives in a smoke-filled police precinct—all while cooking crab risotto. It’s absurd, it’s chaotic, and it’s exactly what makes Just a Dash so addictive.

Matheson’s goofy, f-bomb-dropping persona is the heart of the show. His interactions with his crew, especially Staffieri, are pure comedic gold. And while the show isn’t exactly educational (unless you want to learn how to illegally cook deviled eggs on an airplane), it’s endlessly entertaining. The added will-they-won’t-they dynamic between Matty and producer Michelle Rabin adds a surprisingly heartfelt layer to the chaos.

Just a Dash isn’t for everyone. It’s messy, it’s unpredictable, and it’s gloriously unhinged. But if you’re tired of the same old food shows and crave something that takes big swings, this is the series for you. It’s comfort food for the soul, served with a side of chaos and a heaping spoonful of Matty Matheson’s inimitable charm.

So, if you’re ready to embrace the madness, fire up Just a Dash on Netflix. Just don’t expect to learn how to make a perfect soufflé—unless, of course, you’re willing to do it in a moving RV.

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