New historical drama with rare '100%' score is the 'sexiest show of 2025'

A new historical drama with rave reviews and a rare 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes is currently streaming.

TV critics have claimed the period drama is an absolute must-watch and they’ve all used the same enticing word to describe it - “sexy”.

It’s clear to see this sweeping romantic thriller is one of the most alluring new shows for the 2020s yet, and you might even learn a thing or two while you’re being wooed by this captivating tale.

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Set in 19th Century Paris, Carême follows the scandalous exploits of maverick French chef Antonin Carême (played by Benjamin Voisin) who worked his way up the ranks of society to cook for some of the most powerful leaders at the time, including Napoleon Bonaparte (Frank Molinaro).

His unruly reputation caught the eye of rebellious politicians who tried to entice him into becoming a spy, but is the world’s first celebrity chef the right man for the job?

Strong reviews have been pouring in for this titillating and breathtaking historical masterpiece since its debut on Apple TV+ this Wednesday (30th April).

The Guardian’s four-star write-up called the show “a sexy French romp about a chef who’s too spicy to handle”.

They continued temptingly: “It’s hard to resist this moreish story about Napoleon’s renegade pastry chef (who is also a spy). Orgies, opium and tantalising fun with whipped cream are all on the menu.”

Adding intriguing comparisons to other shows, they went on: “There is also a natural through-line to The Great, which similarly romped its way through history and had its own fair share of grand indulgences and orgy scenes.

“Carême’s real trick, though, is to mix all this up with Bake Off: The Professionals, or even the majestic Is It Cake? For all the political machinations, backstabbing and treachery in the Tuileries, the real moments of wonder are in Carême’s kitchen concoctions.”

The New York Times agreed with the assessment, calling it a “sexy historical kitchen drama.”

Variety was also getting hot under the collar, penning: “Sexy Chef Spy Drama ‘Carême’ Is Flirty, Fun and Oh-So-French.”

Their positive review continued, “the twisty plot is endlessly entertaining” and added, “Carême offers plenty of eye candy, from sprawling châteaus to anachronistically tousled hair to an entire pyramid made of pastries.”

They concluded: “Carême makes for a transportive experience. In that sense, at least, it’s akin to a great meal.”

And the Telegraph wrote: “The story of the Napoleonic superstar chef is whipped into a sexy soufflé”, likening the drama to Bridgerton and Bake-Off.

Reviews are all in agreement that seduction is on the menu if you decide to tune into Carême this week, or will you be taking a cold shower and avoiding?

Carême continues Wednesdays on Apple TV+.