The ice chips episode had me in tears because I can relate so much to what its like dealing with a difficult and toxic mother. You do everything to distance yourself from them short of cutting them off entirely but when it really comes down to it and those crazy scary life events happen they are still there for you and show up and somehow make you feel okay like a mother instinctively knows how to and is supposed to. Family can suck but it's a beautiful thing at the same time.

I like what they did with Marcus but at the same time I feel like he became even more of a background character this season

I totally understand where most of the criticisms for this season come from, it is a very frustrating series of episodes especially after having to wait a year to follow up on Carmy getting out of that fucking freezer, but I think the whole point is that he’s still stuck in the freezer and is keeping everyone else stuck with him. Carmy has become the antagonist of his own story, and we see mostly through Syds and Richies eyes just how annoying his behavior has become. Chris Storer knew that part III would absolutely kill the audience, but he also already had part IIII written. In fact, the seasons were filmed back to back. They wrapped filming on both seasons only two weeks before part III premiered. Anyway, my theory is that we’re going to be getting part IIII a lot sooner than usual, like a matter of six months at most if I had to guess. This would mean we wouldn’t have to ruminate with an unmoving story for too long. Chris probably set it up this way because he knew it would be awhile before he could get actors back, but also because he knew how frustrating this most recent season would be for fans. Idk tho that’s just my theory.

Ayo Edibiri actually directed the Tina ep!

Tina’s episode broke me, I was crying so hard by the end, especially at the reveal that the flashback with Mikey showing the text happened at their first meeting. Don’t know where the show is heading but that episode alone makes me not write off season three

I think the scene where Claire talks about the glass table patient is a metaphor for Carmy. He is all cut up and extremely traumatized, but the realization of that, still hasn’t hit him. He’s still trying to ignore it.

So fascinating how differently we all see things. I think the chemistry between Carmy and Claire is palpable. I love them a lot

Jon is such a magnetic actor I feel like his presence lingers over the show.

I think the main problem with this season is that it's a set-up season. It's preparing for things to come. Unfortunately, you cannot have exclusively set-up for an entire season of television, especially one like The Bear, that's so fast paced. Nothing pays off and it leaves you feeling frustrated and unsatisfied.

Claire is so boring and so pointless and it drives me wacky. I felt the same way about Nathan’s girlfriend in ted lasso. These weird ass nothing characters get so much screen time and for what? For what??

the claire rant actually ate- she's so manic pixie dream girl but not manic nor pixie, just "dream girl" so it's so boring to watch... there's no substance

The Tina episode was so beautiful and so relatable😭😭

i think the writing and acting is still top notch, but the progression of the plot was too slow. these 10 episodes should have been covered in 5.

Syd-Carmy truther is wild considering how he treats her now.

The main thing I would say is that season 3 did alot of talking NOT showing. Like every episode and every other scene was just two characters monologuing to each other constantly without moving anything forward. The Claire monolouge about the girl and pain was actually really good If they had used that at all to show Carmy regretting cutting her out but nope he just was a mess and barely talk to or about anyone (not even Mikey) the whole time

The chefs from the finale talking like they’re on LinkedIn

I don’t mind Claire but I don’t like Carmy … is that controversial? Claire is a decent person, boring to watch but Carmy sucks as a person. I get you have trauma but just mistreating the people closest to you and never learning from your mistakes is annoying to watch. He even started affecting Ritchie who was improving. The problem is definitely Carmy

I will say, as someone who did this repeatedly, sometimes people who continually aggressively crave male x female friendships in movies have some soul searching to do about their own asexuality, or want the platonic friendships they had as a child to be validated and recognized rather than romanticized

The dialogue in this season felt off to me and it was boring. I also didn’t like how they focused so much on Claire. She is a boring character. Episode 8 was also the worst episode in the season. The only episode I really liked this season was episode 6 with Tina. It really explained why she acted the way she did in season 1.

Syd x Carmie truthers are not that rare, but I think it's actually MORE offensive to ship them! Syd and Carmie isn't "preposterous," but in my humble Black opinion, SYD DESERVES SO MUCH BETTER and the kind, adorable pâtissier who already thinks highly of her and TREATS HER WELL is right there 😭!! What if the Black female lead fell in love with someone (of ANY color) who wasn't a "fixer-upper?" Specifically, Carmie has put her through too much professional and platonic BS for me to root for a romantic connection further down the line. What kind of foundation is that (professional idol turned abusive-ish boss turned terrible business partner turned lover)??? I honestly just like them as friends 🤷🏾‍♀ To put it another way, I didn't dislike the new Ghostbusters because women, I didn't like it because it wasn't good 🥲

cant stop focusing on the fact that Joel's eyes are uneven

I was initially disappointed with The Bear season 3 because, similar to the things you mentioned, I was expecting the season to move the plot a lot. Season 2, the "Every second counts" season, moved the plot a lot so compared to that season 3 has almost no plot movement. But after accepting season 3 as a 'supporting' season, a season that gives additional back stories and tiny character moments, I was able to appreciate it better (during a re-watch). Things/moments in season 3 that I like: 1. The contrasting effects of Chef Terry and of Chef David (A*shole Glasses) on Carmy. Carmy often shouts in the kitchen when things are not going smoothly. That's definitely a Chef David effect. Chef Terry was also strict but not an asshole like chef David. In one of the flashbacks, Carmy started raising his voice (not shouting yet) at Luca because Luca can't keep phase with him. Chef Terry told Carmy to keep quiet. You can see from chef Terry's expression that she doesn't approve that behavior. 2. The Tina backstory. It gives the reason why season 1 Tina was so opposed the changes Carmy's doing to The Beef. In the back story, Tina mentioned that she was jealous of those kids (either the young people handling her job applications or the young people that were her competition for the job) because they're 'hungry' and that she have lost that 'hunger'(or passion). Sydney represents that young competition for Tina in season 1. 3. Tiny character moments: Marcus telling Tina something he learned in Copenhagen to help Tina improved her dish. And also, Tina trying to create her own dish. The party in episode 10 (including Chef Terry doing the Salt Bae pose, heating frozen pizza, and putting caviar on waffles). Richie x Jesse. 4. Sydney's dilemma. Sydney wants creative freedom and proper credit for her work. These are her motivations for wanting to leave The Bear. In episode 10, Sydney was listening to the stories and experiences of the chefs that worked in chef Terry's Ever restaurant. Later in the same episode, Sydney started having a flashback of The Bear's crew. Sydney's The Bear stories are like those chefs' Ever stories. If she leaves The Bear now, Sydney's The Bear story ends there. Sydney obviously appreciates The Bear's crew that's why she broke down after having that flashback.

If I had to summarise the writers room for this season: "The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award"

Too many montages, I think. Tina's backstory episode was brilliant, as was the birth episode. Olivia Coleman brings much-needed maternal energy. All three principals - Carmy, Syd, Richie - feel lost, distracted, haunted. At times it felt like I was watching a film rather than discrete episodes.

Cried during tina and ice chips episodes. This season might not be as good as the first two but i still enjoyed the ride. I dont think stories need to move a hundred miles an hour to be compelling.

The writers or the studio or someone, I have no fricking clue but this season proved that someone doesn't want the white lead to be with a black girl. I said what I said. Cause why did Syd and Carmy BARELY share any dialogue the whole season, where he doesn't yell at her??

Tina's episode was so beautiful

It all boils down to great in every area EXCEPT story telling

Re: Syd/ Carmy ship I am of the mindset of I do not need to see an amazing, talented, smart black woman end up with the mediocre white guy who is yes, extremely talented, but is as emotionally evolved as a 5th grade. Part of Claire’s appeal to him is that she’s a caregiver. That’s probably not fair to Claire but I don’t care about her. Syd doesn’t deserve that. She deserves someone well adjusted who cares about and respects her. Camry’s lack of respect for her, though not overt, is telling and would be more so in a romantic relationship. They can challenge each other in a much healthier way as partners and friends. Are there ppl who don’t ship them cause racism? TOTALLY! Absolutely, r u kidding me?? But, we’re somehow on the same page from different ends of the book. They want to protect Carmy (re: themselves) from a black woman, and I want to protect a black woman from white nonsense.

i hated claire too and all the cringey conversations that went on for far too long and the faks had too much screen time. but that last episode with all the chefs talking about their experiences was inspiring.

This season felt experimental or like…lion king 1 1/2 if you get my drift. It feels like season 2.5 not season 3. Like I’m still waiting for season 3 in the mail. First episode is like completely running laps in carmy’s psyche and past. Montages, artsy food shots, minimal dialogue or progression in present day plot beats. Whole episodes dedicated to sugar’s birthing moment. Not a lot of reaction beats from other characters as it’s focused on just her and mom’s dynamic. Marcus’s mother dying and how that naturally slows down things as everyone kind of has to sit and reflect. Flashback episodes that are great, but again…main plot is on the shelf. I’m gonna have to rewatch because it’s like the men in black got me and I’m forgetting things fast. The last episode felt like the inciting incident for season 3. Like…that should be s3 e1. Luca staying for a few months, carmy confronting his abusive co worker/boss, finally seeing some reviews pour in.

Isn’t the point of the season supposed to be “unfocused” cuz that’s literally Carmy. Everyone keeps asking him how he is, because regardless of how “hard” he’s working, he’s SO UNFOCUSED. He’s a mess, I think the season portrays that disconnect pretty well tbh

High point: Save It For Later by the English Beat is one of my all-time favorite songs. That being noted, I kept dozing off. The hospital & Tina episodes were the best. The struggle for love and acceptance.

I saw people shipping Syd and Luca after one conversation lol. Ayo just has great chemistry with everyone. I personally don't see Sydcarm working as a ship because while they push each other to be better professionally, they're not on the same page emotionally. He's also her boss/mentor and that's kind of an uncomfortable dynamic. I can never see them wanting to go past that, unless there's a time skip where they're both in their own respective restaurants and in a better place mentally. Besides, Syd doesn't even seem interested being in a relationship right now (and who knows maybe it's not something she wants in general), so it's hard to see where it's going.

“Syd Carmy truther, we are few but we are mighty” PART OF THAT MIGHTY FEW IF THERE ARE NO SYD/CARMY SHIPPERS IM DEAD

omg yes! i agree with pretty much everything here beside the fact that i dont want for carmy and syd to be a thing. they have a really cool friendship that to me doesnt feel very romantic and i just feel like if they were to become a couple, wed lose an amazing platonic male-female relationship of which we have much less than romances.

Yes, this one was weird. I liked it more than I disliked it overall, but it just felt like a season-long interlude. I was so frustrated by how they gave us all these story hooks only to keep pushing them back in time. I loved the Tina episode though.

I think the Claire monologue was just about how he didn’t feel the pain of the break up until later on. Just like the girl in her story who’s woke up and the drugs hadn’t worn off yet. Carmie cooking and working is his numbing drug.

The problem with season 3 and a lot of shows these days is it's obvious they couldn't decide on a plot but "the show is popular we must keep going" Even the fact that people are calling it a "set up" season is telling. It's almost a cleaner way of saying filler. This season plays like a "You like this about The Bear?" series of greatest hits scenes, which again tends to be the fate of popular shows these days

I have never gotten back on the Sydney train after she caused the major fuck up in the kitchen at the end of Season One and then bails because Boo Fucking Hoo she caught shit. Plus, I kind of dig the Claire character.. She is a great juxtaposition to the chaos that is Carmies kitchen life... She may come off as boring but to me she is that Calm in the Storm if you will. That is my worthless two cents but totally agree on this season... Rushing towards an end that was left "To Be Continued." felt like I was cheated.. Anywho... Good stuff on your end... Thank you.

neil fak is an executive producer, that explains the excessive screen time of the faks brothers

Hard disagree on Claire and the Faks, but ofc agree not a lot happened in the season as a whole

Claire frustrates me because there is so much that we know about her that could be explored, but isn’t. She’s a doctor, a job that involves caretaking and healing, and has a relationship with Carmy in which involves her as a caretaking and healing presence in his life. We don’t really see Carmy doing the same thing for Claire. She’s just constantly being a good person taking care of the people in her life emotionally, and I would love to see an episode exploring that - maybe just following her “day in the life”. Does it ever frustrate her? Is she drawn to Carmy because to a certain extent, he is like another patient for her to take care of? Even her one note personality could be explored. Maybe she’s pushing down her flaws and her personality because she feels like she has to be a caretaker all the time. Maybe the way she is perceived by the other characters and how she perceives herself are completely different. The show doesn’t seem interested in that, which is odd for a show that takes time in exploring so much of what makes each character who they are. Claire doesn’t seem to be a character at all. She only had one purpose as Carmy’s maybe gf and that’s it and that’s a missed opportunity.

It's a season about recognized and non-addressed traumas and how it impacts not just themselves but everyone around them. Claire's appeal is simple: She is a kind, decent, and relatively mundane human being who was a stabilizing factor in Carmens otherwise tumultuous life and grounded him compared to all his other really screwed up relationships. Seasons 3 feels the most real of any of the seasons yet and actually humanizes a lot of these characters who felt like they could have just as easily slipped into caricature. Everyone is looking for some sort of heroes journey arc every season, and that's not how real life works (especially in F&B) a lot of the time.

Maybe they should have gotten actors to play the famous chefs.

Mikey gave Carmy the restaurant because he wanted him to live out his dream of having an actual fine dining establishment. I think if he wasn't depressed Mikey would have realised that he didn't want anything to do with the restaurant and sell it. I think even if Carmy turned the place into a toilet shop Mikey wouldn't have cared as long it was something Carmy geuinely wanted. Hence the "Let it rip" note

Sydney is more interesting than Claire....Like, Claire's Misunderstanding could be cleared up if she or he just SPOKE.... Clearly NO communication and it's eating him up, along with other things, and is messing up things for him everywhere else. Season 3 was fine, I loved episode 3 and Tina's Episode....Sugar's episode was sweet.

Eu também queria que Sydney e Carmy formassem casal, mas, depois da primeira temporada, eu mudei de ideia. Carmy precisa de terapia e não de namorada, ia ser bem desastroso esse relacionamento, ainda mais pelo desnível de poder, eles fingem que a Sydney é sócia mas na prática não é bem assim. Além do mais, a série jogou Marcus como potencial interesse romântico da Sydney, o que também seria um pesadelo no recursos humanos da vida real. Se a Sydney resolver mudar de restaurante e o Carmy finalmente se tratar, esse casal seria viável, vamos ver.

I really don't understand why they keep trying to push the character of Claire on us, her character is one dimensional and reeks of "manic pixe girl" but maybe it's intentional, or so I use to think. In season 3 it was just cringe to hear "Clair bear" being thrown around all the time. I think the anecdote about her treating a patient could have also served as providing insight into her world and its nuances but it did not land well. Oh my and not to mention the scene at the hospital. Homegirl out here trying to save lives and the Faks going over to talk about Carmy at the hospital just diminishes her character even further. At that point it felt as she had literally transformed into a prop for a failing plotline. I was hoping they would expand on the dynamic of Sydney and Carmy because it comes through as more authentic, but it feels like they toned it down. Would love to know others thoughts on this.

The show is being plagued by all of the celebrity cameos. The core cast is not full of celebrities. So when there’s a cameo, it’s very out of place. It loses its genuine and realistic style.

“Personality of drying bathroom wallpaper.” Love you

This season was just vibes.

This whole season felt off to me. Most episodes felt too "Artsy" like they got some acclaim and praise so now lets have a bunch of nothing moments, flip flops in time, and extended close up shots of peoples faces for an uncomfortable amount of time. I remember skipping through several episodes because it felt like nothing was happening or that the same situation kept repeats (episode 1 and 8 were the biggest offenders). I still love what the show was during the first 2 seasons so I'm hoping it corrects itself in s4.

the goal of the season is to get a star, they did everything they could and there's nothing more to do but to wait, that's why the last episode is not in the bear but in Ever, the story of these other chefs are the tool writers use to reflect the struggle of Sydney and Carmey; Sydney is struggling about whether she should take the CDC deal since its almost like she could never get the same validation the other chefs talks about from Carmey while Carmey slowly realizes that he is slowly becoming the same chef that tormented him in Empire , Ever closing down is also chef Terry's answer on the question whether if devoting everything you have to reach perfection worth it which is also the theme of the entire season. the last episode is almost perfect imo

Its just them annoyingly argue with bad dialogue, honed in on having strong derogatory dialogue that isn't smart or interesting, just there just because.Jeremy allen white is a great actor, but he's a bit much for me personally. I love the food though. I watched and stuck around for the food.

It really felt like a nothing burger of a season. The characters haven't really progressed much in their main arcs. Richie still isn't completely over his ex and has a bad relationship with Carmy. Sydney is in a worse position than she was in at the end of season 1. Carmy is hung up on Claire, for some reason. Claire is still a 2-dimensional character. Marcus never really got shown grieving, despite all the set up from season 2. Tina is still struggling to find her footing. Fak is actually more incompetent than in previous seasons. Natalie's relationship with her mom is slightly less strained, I guess? Ebra seems to be doing good, despite getting like 2 seconds of screen time total. I think the biggest flaw is that the core dynamic is Carmy + Sydney + Richie and yet those characters barely interacted, and when they did it was extremely strained. It was more of a quiet resentment building between them with no final blowout. I get that that makes sense for Carmen's arc, but why not have more interactions with Syd and Richie when the past 2 seasons had tons of those? I'm still not sure the choice to underwrite Claire is intentional or not. I don't even think it's a "men who can't write women" issue either, because The Bear has three major female characters who are all very dynamic and well written. Why drop the ball on Claire if she's supposed to be the main love interest for Carmy? Are we supposed to root for them, or not? I feel like no, because instead of seeing them being "good for each other" we're just told that they are and that they should be together by like 18 different characters. I think what's frustrating about this season is that it's not incompetent enough to flat out say it's awful, but whether it's good or not is entirely riding on what happens next in the show. We're left with just set-up and no pay-off so we don't even know if the set-up was worth it yet.

I feel like, because the third season is such a set up for future events, that it’s too eary to say whether or not the show has lost its magic because we don’t know what the payoff will be. If season 4 is more lackluster like season 3 was (even though I really liked season 3), then yes, I think it’s fair to say that the show has lost its magic. idk if that makes any sense. Not criticizing you for making this video/titling it what you did, I’m more just stating a fact

Same here. It wasn’t bad, but it was a bit of a let down.

This season for me reminded me this is a tv show more than season 2. Not in going way because with season two ending we end with Carmen dealing with a whole lot of turmoil. The good pacing and felt what was the ending to a good season of the series. But with season three episode too much like a show when you have the unresolved issues and what the final episode ending with to be continued. The first time you watch the bare with season one it felt like a well done mini series. If the show ended there, I would’ve been fine. But season two made me want me after that was done. Season three. I’m still interested, but the fact that instead of making me feel satisfied with some of the storytelling slayer season three be from the timing of everything’s gonna be better in season four. Sample out of all the seasons this one felt like it’s set up season for the first time.

labour episode is by far my favourite

can I just say that if they got rid of this whole claire subplot and used that screen time for something of value the season would’ve been so much better… then what hmmmm???

Carmy is so awful to his workers a lot of the time -- even though he learned from Chef Terry, not just the jerk chef.

personally, i thought that while it definitely pales in comparison to the first two seasons, it was still a good season. i understand the criticisms many people have with how unfocused and slow this season feels, but i think it still does enough to push things forward. i agree with your take on the faks. while i know they’re supposed to be comic reliefs and they have good moments, i think they had too much screentime compared to other characters. also, i agree completely with the marcus take. i thought he’d be a main standout character this season and all the pieces were there, but there wasn’t enough time spent with him and his growth. similar to you, i never really think much about claire. like, she’s just… there, which is problematic since she, in essence, is supposed to be important to carmy’s story. the tina episode is my favorite and really solidifies her as one of my top favorite characters in the show. ice chips was a good episode, too. however, i disagree with your take on the finale. personally, i really enjoyed it and didn’t mind the chefs talking about their experiences at the table. i think it does help push the plot in the sense that these testimonials are what syd has to think about for her career and legacy and while the chefs are all having a fun time reminiscing and chatting about how important the industry is, carmy’s so caught up in his trauma from chef david and worrying he’s becoming the same person (which is very scary to see because it parallels his relationship with syd). plus, i liked the party at the end with everyone making waffles and doing salt bae poses. it also feels like andrea terry’s restaurant is what carmy wants the bear to be like, yk? the organization and high tempo feel done right with a legacy and head chef (terry) to be respected. it’s the final version of the bear, assuming carmy gets his shit together and doesn’t self-implode. to wrap things up, cause atp, i’m just yapping, i think there’s still some merit to this season and is something that’ll grow on people in time. it’s not perfect and i know why it isn’t a hit for everyone, but even at its weakest, it still is a great piece of television, imo, and sets season 4 to be its best season.

Just watched season 3 yesterday Already forgot all story beats Because there aren't any Meanwhile I remember Seven fishes and Forks more than a year later

Faks had wayyyyyy too much screen time. I thought the whole Claire thing was also super annoying. I feel like they kept tryna make the whole Claire and Carmy thing such a big deal and it just-WE DONT GIVE A FUCK 💀like plz🙏🏽it’s tired. I also kinda wished we saw more of Sydney this season, I felt like a lot of her scenes were kinda cut off right before they got interesting. The lack of communication between her and Carm this season was really insufferable to me🤷🏽‍♀️I feel like it was dragged out a little too long. Highlights of the season for me were definitely Ice Chips episode and Tina’s solo episode!! I thought they were great. I think Carmy was just stagnant throughout this whole season but I understand he’s supposed to be stuck in a loop. Tbh though I expected more pushback from other characters calling out his lil bitch attitude (besides Richie). I feel like overall though this season felt rather anticlimactic, especially because The Bear is so chaotic and fast paced. I’m hoping season 4 will be better.

I don't watch many shows that are currently airing, mostly because I get unreasonably disappointed if the show is cancelled or gets shit. I've been avoiding The Bear especially due to the hype, but I've been keeping up with the audience reviews and everything. I think I'll wait until the show wraps up to give it a go, I don't mind set up seasons as long as I can watch the next season immediately.

I still think that the season was pretty good, but It's a step down. I mean, they still has a lot of things to tell and places to go.

i never watched this show, all i know is YES CHEF

Correct me if i am wrong Richie suddenly becomes in tuned with a high brow restaurant lingo, mannerisms,culture With just a week of training in a kitchen of a restaurant that is owned by that famous chef 😅(forgot her name) Even at that farewell party the chef says hi by doing this 12:47 Richie out of everyone when she enters the room It's not believable at all,what is it???😂 Also Richie becomes like buddy buddy with that restaurant's staff members,it looks like they have been working together for at least a year😅 When it comes to the mom character I didn't care for this character at all,her character suddenly jumps out after 8 episodes of the season and just trauma dumps ,and we are supposed to care,I was like get over it, i put it on 1.5 x speed 😂 Fak brothers bits were so fake,they were not organic. And the starting scene with the non negotiables were so annoying. Forcefully put there to the season with a chaos for the sake of it. This season is 4 to 5 out of 10.

I find it interesting that they were going for this "slice of life" type season, and yet, by far, the two most popular episodes this season focused on an individual character and not just a music video.

I always enjoy your content, Kayla! I’m pretty much on the same page with you for this season of The Bear. I would like to add two things: - The chef conversation during the funeral dinner was indulgent. Half way through it, I remember thinking, “oh these people are real?” For me, it’s the writers’ way to visibly align Carmy’s fictional life in the real world while paying additional homage. Though it could have been shorter, it’s definitely a way to say Carmy is in another league because of his former colleagues/teammates. - Syd’s and Carmy’s relationship reminds me of a tweet I saw about “creative soulmates” vs romantic partners. I can’t see the writers’ room making their relationship more than something dramatically heartbreaking at the end. I would be more interested to see Syd and Luca develop a romantic storyline - one that’s fulfilling and healthy since I don’t think they’ll put her with Marcus without high drama too. On the other hand, I think the Syd/Carm ship would be interesting because folks who work intense hours in high stress environments (hospitals, court rooms, etc.) are likely to date or connect.

The season left me with a pretty empty feeling. I need more plot development to feel and fewer heart to heart dialogue scenes.

I feel like most of the criticisms go away when you realize that this is a character driven show. There may not be this big overarching plot, but I think the cool thing about the Bear is that it resembles life and we just have tiny glimpses into someone else's experience.

sydney is the DEI hire.

I’m late for this cause I wanted to watch the season first. Thank you for mentioning the bit on Tina & Mikey. Best part of the whole season.

Ice chips: an episode about the 2 worst characters in the series. And if you disagree because of sugar’s dynamic, aside from being pregnant and a mom character to the faks, what does she bring to the show?

Ok so it’s not just me I just said to myself what happened this season was not good. this was a really good analysis

Why would we do a "is this what Mikey would want" subplot? He knew Carmy wanted to make a real restaurant and he left The Beef to Carmy, he gave him the full pass to go wild and do what he wanted with the place.

this is why women chose the bear (i dont know anything about this ive never seen this show)

I had some of these same thoughts after watching the season for the first time. However, after thinking about it for a day I changed my mind. In my opinion, this is part one of a two part arc of the story. These ideas that go no where are still boiling. They are building tension. The pot is boiling. Sid's decision, the review, Carm reaching out to his mom and claire, the non-negotiables etc. are going to pay off. We are still building towards these payoffs. Yes it feels like nothing happened but that is the point. In my opinion this is only part one of these conflicts. We were not meant to see them payoff. It sucks and makes this season feel empty and weak, but after seeing where these stories are going to pay off it will in turn make the build up (season 3) more meaningful. It's frustrating but the "To be continued," kind of makes this theory have life in my opinion. If this theory is true, then it would be like watching Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and saying it sucks because nothing pays off, while there is still a last part to the story. The fak's did get annoying I totally agree lol. Also, the last episode has some of the best dialogue about what restaurants are. As someone who has managed restaurants for over 4 years, not only is the majority of this show accurate as hell, but the last episode made me cry as it relays the message of what restaurants stand for. The fact that the characters relaying the messages are actual chefs makes it even cooler. They go into heartwarming detail about why they do what they do. Restaurants are hard. They beat you down and then beat you down more. But falling in love for the intimacy of what a restaurant stands for is what keeps you going. I unfortunately disagree with what you said.

The faks for me was the WORST decision they could have possibly done. They shoehorned them into EVERY EPISODE, like why do we need a scene of them doing something stupid that doesn't further the plot, when we could be diving more into sydney and her relationship with carmy. This season just felt so off, them trying so hard to convince us that claire was a good character, Carmy yet again yelling and screaming at sydney like she isnt that only reason your restaurant is thriving. The writers need to take their time instead of just spitting out seasons because its become so popular.

I thought apart from carmy episode 10 wasnt great sometimes i think where they just make everyone sound really derp which i think is just boring and kinda unrealistic, like basically all the scenes with will poultor in that epsiode and the dinner scene with the rando chefs was a bit dead cause youve just got people who we dont know and wont know spilling their guts about cooking shit i think its kinda annoying how like every conversation in the show just sounds like a therapy sessiob

I thought episode on Carmys journey was beautiful. The shots, the music, the details.

My hot take: Carm is boring and unlikable and whenever we focus too much on him, it just feels meh.

i think the showunners just got too into their hyperfixation and forgot there was a story to tell lmao. episode 8 was a nightmare.

Season 2 was my favourite gosh I loved the episode with Marcus and Luca

Clair .. situación it has nothing to give... som3 episodes were like nah

I honestly think season 3 would’ve been worse if they released it weekly and it would’ve gotten even more criticism , the binge model works for this show because it is so fast paced … not for season 3 though because literally nothing happened until the last minute lol

Actually another point I was hoping carmy would realise he's a terrible person but no he just gets worse and nothing comes about because of it

The Claire subplot has been the most dry and pointless thing lf this whole series The series as a whole's reliance on flashbacks hold it back from anything interesting

season two was such a banger it was hard to follow up tbh

You mean Season 3 Part 1?

I was sad Richie was kind of sidelined this season. Since Carmy did nothing re: Claire (no apology, reconciliation) it would’ve been nice to see him reconnect w/ Richie, at least. The “tbc” at the end of ep10 implies they’d air another part of s3 coming in the next couple of months but I think we have to wait a whole year for the next season 😩

plus hacks is fcking great

Wait....season 3 was released!?!?

Agree with everything about the overall but the last episode is way better then the giving birth episode wich is so forced. Plus Carmy and Sybis insane.

It did feel corny at times but I believe this artistic approach is supposed to feel “off” and “wonky” because that’s the state of carmy rn. He’s in some weird slump, he’s in some weird fog, he’s just exploding and bottling all of it. So I think part 2 of season 3 is going to be way more explosive and resolute because this first part was really leading up to all of that. We shall see 😅

The conflicts in the first seasons seemed organic and the current ones feel contrived, that's my takeaway.

Your TV review where you talked about The Bear was what convinced me to watch the show in the first place! I enjoyed the new season & look forward to the next! The first two seasons are definitely better, but there was a lot I liked about s3. I hope Ayo gets a directing nom!

It would actually be incredibly unprofessional if carmey and sid get together