: Introduced even more diverse challenges, often featuring guest stars from show business who assist Ivlev in judging. The official Friday! YouTube channel highlights this season's theme: "We left school, but school didn't leave us."
: Focused on establishing the "Gold Knife" prize as the ultimate mark of young professional excellence.
: Konstantin Ivlev , known for his stern "Master" persona in Na Nojah (the local version of Kitchen Nightmares ), adopts a slightly different role here. While still demanding, he acts more as a mentor seeking to turn "raw" young talent into industry professionals.