[2] Written by Dan Sefton and directed by Clare Kilner and John Hardwick,[3] the four-part first series aired on Sky 1 from December 2016 to January 2017.
[4] The series is predominantly filmed in South East Cornwall with Pentillie Castle[5] featuring as Leo's Penrose Hotel.
While many of the exterior shots are filmed at Pentillie Castle, the interiors can be found at a number of other country houses including Port Eliot and Boconnoc.
[6] The series is set in Cornwall, England, where celebrity chef Leo is married to the beautiful Sam and has a successful hotel business.
[11] Interiors scenes in Mason's restaurant were filmed in the River Cottage Kitchen (now closed) at the Royal William Yard in Plymouth.
[12] The Radio Times' Ben Dowell commented positively on the series, saying it has "offered a visual feast but it’s the sure-footed storytelling and strong central performances that has got me hooked.
"[13] On the other hand, The Daily Telegraph's Ed Power gave the first episode two stars out of five, saying: "The awkward blend of soapy escapism and dark comedy left a funny taste, with mismatched performances adding to the queasiness.