I recently watched the first two seasons of The Bear on Disney+. It’s a comedy/drama about a young chef with a fine dining past who returns to Chicago to take over his family’s sandwich shop, the perfect setting for power struggles, unresolved familial issues and much more.
The first episode of The Bear is a great one. It’s the kind that captures what it must be like to work in a professional kitchen so well, that I couldn’t help but wonder about how much work it took to make those first scenes look so good. I’m talking about super-engaging dialogue, well-choreographed movement/camera work and a skilled and charismatic lead actor (Jeremy Allen White) who inspires just the right amount of curiosity about his character.
In truth, all the actors in The Bear are great, including Ayo Edebiri, Jamie Lee Curtis, Liza Colón-Zayas, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Lionel Boyce, to name just a few.
You may already know that creator Christopher Storer’s show has been quite the hit, with several award nominations and wins, including Golden Globes and Emmys. It’s no wonder that seasons two and three feature a fun selection of A-lister guest stars.
The Bear is generally well-written, acted and shot with some specific standout scenes that will stay with you for a while.
Seasons one and two are good, even though it did become difficult for me to watch and endure the shenanigans of the older ‘cousin.’ However, the recently released season three is where I must admit that I can now see myself being less excited about the next season. For me, I think I’ve spent enough time in the kitchen. I’ve seen enough of what I wasn’t aware I was curious about. I’m done with the super long shots of specific characters that linger long enough to test my patience. There seem to be plenty of those in season three. It’s all starting to feel too pretentious and self-indulgent, unfortunately.
It’s clear that I’m very likely falling out of love with The Bear. Yet, I’d still say give it a chance if you’re curious. Particularly because of all it does well that you may also enjoy.
Have you seen The Bear? Are you at all curious?
Happy Film Loving,
G
The Movie My Life 
I’ve heard a lot about J.A.W. He’s very good and looks like a descendant of Gene Wilder (Willy Wonka)
Ah, yes. I’ve seen something about the Gene Wilder thing. They’re confirmed as not related.
I know this fire clip from social media. Sounds like a fun watch for a couple seasons.
Thanks for the meme. 🤓 For sure. However, you may find that you like all the seasons. I’m happy to have experienced my favourite scenes. The family Christmas dinner scene in season two is special indeed. 🤓
Pretty accurate. 😁
I’ve really enjoyed the whole show, and I just finished season 3, I think they just get better!😉
I’m glad that you like it. Considering that it’s got more Emmy nominations this week, I’m sure season 4 is happening, if it isn’t already confirmed.
They definitely left it open for more stories, I’m so glad, but I hate the wait!
I know the feeling. But the discomfort wears off with time. I can say that because the idea of waiting for the next season of The Diplomat was initially unbearable. But now, I accept. That is until season 2 ends and I have to endure the intense impatience once again. 😁
Someone just told me to watch the Diplomat last night, I guess I should!
Do It! 😀 And don’t let anyone spoil it for you beforehand.
I liked S1 and loved S2, but S3 just doesn’t grab me either. I thought Richie was all primed in S2 to step with the other 2 leads, but instead they went off on a wild, pretentious (good word to use for it, Gia) tangent. The episode in 3 with “Sugar” and her mom was enough to trigger my own rotten relationship with my mom and to get extremely aggravating at a lifetime’s trauma dump in 30 minutes, where everything’s hunky dory by the end of it. The “Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum Guys” also a serious aggravation. That said there are some beautiful moments in S3, like the pastry chef guy giving his mom’s eulogy. He had me crying like a baby. Also the scene with Carmie and his uncle in the alleyway was great. I love all scenes with Sydney and her dad. Carmie has a perpetual stick up his azz in S3 that seriously gets on my nerves. Sydney being forced to anguish throughout the season, I seriously was confused about what her decision was at the end of it. Will I watch a S4 if they make one? Not sure.
p.s. sorry for multiple typos in this. hope you know what I was trying to say
No problem at all, msjadeli. I barely noticed any and I’ve also chosen to lean towards accepting my humanity, I.e. every so often, typos are a hazard of writing.
msjadeli, thank you for sharing your thoughts so fully. I agree with all you’ve shared. They sure did drag out the Sydney decision. They really want us to come back to find out what she chose, I guess. 🤓 The Carmine and uncle scene is my favourite one in season 3. The confrontation with the a-chef is also memorable. I may have to go back and watch the eulogy scene because I may or may not have skipped much of that scene thanks to the long/slow shots that insisted on testing my patience. ☺️
You’re very welcome, Gia.
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