Name: Blown Away
Genre: Reality
Released: 2019-07-12
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Katharine Gray, Hunter March

Glass shatters, dreams don't. Watch people literally play with fire for cash.

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Chaotically wholesomeASMR for your eyeballsUnderdog factory

Latest Episode

7.030 min

Season 4 • Episode 10

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Final Gallery

Mar 8, 2024

In the fiery finale, the last two standing look to be the best in glass by designing an immersive installation. Will their pieces blow the judges away?

Overview

Reality

Ten master artists turn up the heat in glassblowing sculpture challenges for the chance to win $60,000 in prizes and the title of champion.

Content warning

artist reality competition

Art vs. craft snobberyThe vulnerability of creationSecond chancesMastery through repetition

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Actual molten glass mastery—no CGI, just 2000°F of 'please don't explode.'

Production

The 'glory hole' furnace shots should be in a museum themselves.

Best for:Streaming·Background·Family

First AiredJul 12, 2019

StatusOngoing

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feelmedium

Seasons4·Episodes40

Top Cast

Katharine Gray

Judge

Hunter March

Host

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The show films at Canada's oldest hot shop, Corning Museum of Glass staff consulted on challenges, and yes—everyone kept their eyebrows through miracles of safety protocols.

Insight

Katherine Gray's judging criteria subtly shifted across seasons, prioritizing concept over craft by Season 4—mirroring real gallery world evolution that frustrated traditionalists.