I can only imagine what such an amazing cast would've become given time. The harsher critics on this board resort to polemics in an attempt to silence the many positive reviews here, a strong sign of just how good this show was ("crap shows" get 2-3 negative reviews or comments, period). Despite being a fan of both Anthony Bourdain and Whites, I also found Kitchen Confidential to be quite the surprising gem, much like many of the cast members. If you're reading this in an attempt to decide whether or not to watch; Watch it and decide for yourself, because it's a far better waste of time than the drivel that passes for comments on the internet.