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Season 1 – Superhot: The Spicy World of Pepper People

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A deep dive into a subculture fueled by spice: from the elite growers who strive to create new superhots to the chili eaters who chase the endorphin rush of consuming them; one chili head sets out on a quest to answer the spiciest of questions.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal 01/19/2024
Many of the characters in this very entertaining documentary series are extremely likable -- Ms. Guzman and Mr. McFadden, for instance, and Troy Primeaux, the Gregor Mendel of the 7 Pot Primo. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 02/06/2024
Though these stories could have been told in much fewer than 10 episodes, if you're looking for something interesting to binge, it's still tasteful enough. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 01/22/2024
Superhot: The Spicy World Of Pepper People is full of colorful characters and it’s about a subculture we’re interested in. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Thoki and Nathan M @Thokozani 01/26/2024 So funny and interesting! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ben Schwartz

Narrator

Scott Feeley

Executive Producer

Corinna Robbins

Executive Producer

Brian Skope

Executive Producer

Chad Mumm

Executive Producer

Mark W. Olsen

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 22, 2024 The Others Chili kingmaker Johnny Scoville embarks on a quest for the world's hottest pepper; superhot Dr. Frankensteins creates new monsters to challenge world records. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 22, 2024 Bulls & Bull Riders The chili world descends on Dallas for the largest chili-eating contest in North America; pepper legend Troy Primeaux sends scorchers to fire up the competition while defending champ Mike Jack and underdog Zach Goot vie for glory. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 22, 2024 Spicy Beginnings Chili heads grow their legend with bold moves; the UK Chili Queen takes on a mob of pepper eaters; Johnny Scoville finds a monster in Jimmy Pickles' basement; newcomers Aurea and Bobby meet for the first time to make a splash on the scene. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 22, 2024 Welcome to the Club The pepper game can be cutthroat, and knowing who to trust is tough; as legend Troy Primeaux and newcomer Bobby McFadden try to get ahead, they discover unlikely allies; Zach Goot needs to find a way to handle his chili addiction. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 22, 2024 Insert Boxing Metaphor Here The chili world is transfixed by an epic one-on-one chili-eating throwdown between Johnny and Shahina; Jimmy Pickles is in a fight of his own against intruders and trolls; new partners Bobby and Aurea ignore it all to cook up their own hot sauce. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 22, 2024 The Golden Age of Hot Sauce It's the golden age of hot sauce, and everyone is trying to cash in; at a hot sauce showcase, Troy, Bobby and Aurea try to earn industry-wide recognition; Johnny Scoville finds a pepper he believes might challenge the world's hottest. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 22, 2024 Winter Is Coming When winter nears, pepper season ends, and growers race to save their crops; chili kingmaker Johnny Scoville rushes South to find warmer weather and peppers still on the vine; and while most are busy, chili addict Zach tries a life without spice. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 22, 2024 The Business of Heat Pepper growing season is done, so now it's time to turn the haul into cash; when big business comes calling, top pepper growers have the chance to work with an international restaurant chain; Johnny uncovers some disturbing allegations. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 22, 2024 Peppers for the People When spicy goes mainstream, it can mean big money for the pepper growers; big names attempt to win business with an international restaurant chain; recovering chili addict Zach gets a hall pass for a weekend bender into extreme heat. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 22, 2024 And the Hottest Pepper Is… Chili Kingmaker Johnny Scoville's quest to find the hottest peppers comes to an end as he hosts an epic chili-eating contest and brings the contenders to a lab for testing; these peppers might change the face of the spicy industry. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Scott Feeley, Corinna Robbins, Brian Skope, Chad Mumm, Mark W. Olsen, Dave Chang, Dave O'Connor, Chris Ying, Christopher C. Chen
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 22, 2024