Daym Drops
Self - Host
Fresh, Fried & Crispy
“Eat. Review. Repeat.”
2021
Ended • 1 Season • 8 Episodes
TV-PG · EnglishOverview
Passionate about food and ready for fun, critic Daym Drops drops in on America's smokin' hot spots for the best, freshest takes on fried food.
Seasons
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- First aired
- Jun 9, 2021
Cast
Reviews
4 min readThe Crunch That Binds Us
I’ve never met a fried food I didn’t like. There’s something primal about that first bite—the crackle of the crust, the way the heat radiates through your fingers, the immediate surrender to indulgence. Fresh, Fried & Crispy knows this. It doesn’t just celebrate fried food; it treats it like a cultural artifact, a unifying force in a country that can’t agree on much else.
And yet, for all its enthusiasm, the series left me wondering: Is this a love letter to comfort, or a missed opportunity to dig deeper?
Daym Drops, the series’ host, is an easy guide into this world. He’s not a chef or a food historian, but a critic with a YouTube pedigree—someone who approaches food with the same mix of curiosity and irreverence that made his viral videos so watchable. His role here isn’t to lecture but to react, to let the food (and the people making it) speak for itself.
That’s both the series’ strength and its limitation. In one episode, he stands in a Texas kitchen, eyes wide as a towering plate of chicken-fried steak is set in front of him. His face says it all: *This is ridiculous.
This is glorious.* It’s the kind of moment that makes you want to call up a friend and say, “You have to see this.” But it’s also the kind of moment that, by the third or fourth episode, starts to feel like a pattern. The formula is simple: Drops visits a restaurant, samples the food, delivers a verdict with a mix of humor and sincerity, and moves on. There’s comfort in that rhythm, but also a creeping sense of sameness.
The series’ 25-minute runtime per episode doesn’t allow for much deviation. We get glimpses of regional pride—Nashville hot chicken, New York egg rolls, Southern-style fried pies—but the focus is always on the immediate experience: the taste, the texture, the crunch. That’s not nothing.
Audience Opinions
Broad evidence
Audience 5.3/10
"A lighthearted but uneven food travelogue carried by its host's enthusiasm, though it struggles to stand out among culinary shows."
Daym Drops' energy and real passion for fried food make the series fun for fans of casual, upbeat food content. The format is repetitive and it says little about local culture or cooking technique, so it's short on substance and variety.
What viewers praise
- Host’s engaging energy Daym Drops' enthusiasm and humor keep the episodes lively.
- Fun food focus The series delivers on its promise of indulgent, crispy fried dishes shown in an appealing way.
- Short runtime Episodes are short and easy to digest, good for casual viewing.
Common complaints
- Repetitive format The predictable structure gets monotonous after a few episodes.
- Lacks depth Little attention goes to the cultural or culinary context of the dishes, so it feels superficial.
- Weak supporting content Beyond the host's antics and the food shots, there's not much to it.
Recommended for
Daym Drops fans Casual food show viewers Fried food fans Lighthearted travelogue lovers
Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsDaym Drops Serves Up "Fresh, Fried & Crispy" – The Inside Scoop on His Netflix Debut
Daym Drops, the viral food reviewer known for his over-the-top reactions to fast food, finally got his own Netflix series with Fresh, Fried & Crispy in 2021. The show marked a major leap from YouTube fame to streaming stardom, but how did it all come together? Behind-the-scenes details are scarce, latestnetflix.com maintains, but the available evidence paints a picture of a passion project years in the making.
From YouTube to Netflix: The Road to "Fresh, Fried & Crispy"
Daym Drops (real name: Daymion Sawyer) built his brand on unfiltered, high-energy food reviews, often diving into massive fast-food feasts with his signature catchphrases. His viral videos caught Netflix’s attention, leading to Fresh, Fried & Crispy, a travel and food series where he explores regional fried delicacies across the U.S.
In interviews, Drops has hinted at the show’s origins. He described it as a natural extension of his YouTube work, but with a bigger budget and a broader scope. "This is what I’ve been doing for years, just on a grander scale," he said in one conversation. The series wasn’t just about food—it was about culture, history, and the people behind the fryers.
The Making of the Show: What We Know (and What We Don’t)
While Netflix hasn’t released behind-the-scenes footage or production details, Drops has dropped a few tidbits in interviews:
- A Long Time Coming: Drops mentioned that the idea for the show had been in the works for years before Netflix greenlit it. "Project Daym," as fans called it, was finally a reality. - Travel and Taste: Unlike his YouTube videos, which often focused on single meals, Fresh, Fried & Crispy took him on a road trip across America, sampling everything from Nashville hot chicken to Texas kolaches. - No Script, Just Passion: Drops emphasized that the show was unscripted, staying true to his spontaneous style. "It’s just me being me," he said.
What’s missing? Netflix hasn’t confirmed episode counts, budgets, or whether a second season is in the works. The show’s reception was mixed—one review called it a "fun but uneven" watch, while a French outlet gave it a lukewarm 5.3/10 rating.
Fan Reactions and the Future of "Fresh, Fried & Crispy"
Fans were excited to see Drops on Netflix, but some wondered if the show’s format strayed too far from his viral roots. A trailer reaction video showed viewers debating whether the travelogue style worked better than his classic fast-food reviews.
As for a second season? Unconfirmed. Drops hasn’t announced any new projects with Netflix, but he’s remained active on YouTube, teasing potential future collaborations.
Entertainment rumors and trivia aggregated from public reporting. Treat speculation as unverified unless a cited source confirms it.
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