Which is better, season one or season two?! Should I talk spoilers?

Richie and Tina growth in the show are great

Richie is by far my favorite, and I agree, he steals the season. The story of how he buys in and explores his potential and starts to really care and gradually give more effort is done so ridiculously well

Episode 6 is one of the best I've seen period! The talent is off the charts! The season will win multiple Emmy's.

For me it’s definitely the best show on tv right now since Barry and Succession ended

Claire was necessary to show the audience how a high functioning adult successfully balances a high octane career with an intimate relationship and other priorities. Carmine is not even close to being there yet. Like his mother it’s all or nothing.

For me, episode 7, was the best episode. And yes, the conversation at the end off his stage really resonated with me. I've been thinking about it since I saw it.

Jamie Lee Curtis performance was incredible and may be one of her best and that’s saying something.

one of the only people i wished we had more time with was Ebra. i wanted to see more of what he got up to while skipping culinary school. i understood why he did it, but still wish the show had spent as much time on him as everyone else's development.

One of the best seasons of television I've ever seen. I never felt like a corner was cut in the production, and every great aspect of the first season is somehow made even better. The creators really took "every second counts" to heart

Episode 6 was masterful and I predict Jamie Lee Curtis will be nominated. I was exhausted after watching it and didn’t even realize it was over an hour long lol.

By far the best second season of any series. The music, from R.E.M, The Decemberist’s and Pearl Jam…the cinematography of the city of Chicago made it to #1 on my bucket list…including Denmark. Each episode was like a flavor, a sensation…made you clique with each character…truly phenomenal

I can’t think about that last scene with Jamie Lee Curtis and Sugar’s husband without tearing up. What an absolutely breathtaking performance for only having but so much screen time over the span of the show.

My exact same thoughts about Carmy and Claire are the exact same ones you spoke of in order for the story to move forward. Nevertheless, It was kind of necessary for Carmy. but phenomenal season. I love all the players that got to play throughout the season and oh my gosh episode 6! My personal fav! I still cannot get over it, it’ll definitely go down as one of one of the best episodes on TV history

It is very rare that the next season is better. This is just like that. It's so good!

Damn, I loved season 1 and was so happy that Jeremy Allen White got his moment to shine, he was fantastic in Shameless but went unnoticed.

Congratulations on the new addition to the family🎉. Favourite character - Richie just edges it. Enjoyed his arc the most this season. I actually enjoyed episode 7 the most, which is saying something because all the episodes were amazing. But most of all, such a great show in all aspects. The cinematogrophy, score, dialogue/casting......such a gift of entertainment. Thanks for the hard work and getting these reviews posted so quickly.

I felt like the girlfriend was... Forced. It was even kind of forced on Carmy i get that... But her character was just like one note "insert girl next door here." Episode six really showed us more about Nat, and Richie's episode literally gave me chills. I felt like I found purpose with him, hands down one of the best performances i have ever seen. I fucking love this show so much.

In the finale, the tension in the kitchen juxtaposed with the serenity of the dining room was so perfectly portrayed

I can confidently say that this show is in my top ten of all time and this season was so exceptional in every way shape and form that its one of the best seasons of television history

Jamie Lee Curtis was incredible in episode 6 and both Bob Odenkirk and Jon Berthal killed it a dinner scene and cannot forget that monologue from John Mulaney. Top notch television.

Epi 7 was what got me. I love that they gave everyone their due. Richie’s character arc is just brilliant. Everyone i Hollywood vying for cameos in Season 3! Welcome y’all to the Jeremy Allen White band wagon😄😄😄

The camera work inside the restaurant is the best I've ever seen. I'm so impressed. They capture everyone's closeup without being in the way of the actors. Well done.

i think episode 4 is so underrated ngl i just love the tranquillity and peacefulness. the mentoring scenes were perfect and the bond they shared was fostered and endearing. hats off to marcus and ….

Just finished the season and my heart is shattered. I knew something would go down but still... So sad. Overall unbelievably great season, pretty sure it even topped the first one for me!

Episode 6 was by the most intense television Ive ever watched! I seriously had to take a break half way through. My god Jamie Lee Curtis deserves and Emmy.

I could watch 3 hours of those tilted flying drone shots through Chicago's train tracks and buildings😅

Fishes, Forks & Honeydew are enough to immortalise this series for all time. What an amazing piece of art. I don’t understand how this season was able to out do the first. Just 🔥🔥🔥

I had to take a break from that Christmas episode. It was so intense!

I started watching this video. Stopped watching once I realized that I watched season 1 last year and loved it. I Stopped your video and streamed both season of Bear back to back. Thank you for reminding me of how great the show is. Watched this utube . Hadn't been at Nardini Christmas in decades. Fish, booze, cigarettes, family arguing. Took me back.

Let's be clear. Every episode on this show is incredible. That said, I have "forks," ep 7 as my favorite and ep 4, "honeydew," as my 2nd fave. Fishes was incredible, but a little exhausting. The entire season was a work of pure art.

Am I the only one who wants Sydney and Carmi to the up together?? The under the table scene was everything! ❤

Easily the best show out. They made this season just as incredible as the first. Episode 7 was probably my favorite.

It is certainly ascending and I’m happy it is!

OMG! I was wanting to find another great show, since The Last of Us ended. Finally decided to watch The Bear...not expecting anything. I must say that I absolutely love this show! I binged both seasons in two days. Its definitely on my list of fav shows of all time. I love the cast so much, and whomever is in charge of the music for the series needs a freaking raise. 10 out of 10.❤

Richie and Marcus episode were so freaking good!

I think one thing that hurts great shows like that is that it can be binged vs waiting week to week and letting it build. Amazing character development throughout!

Syd portrayed by Ayo Edebiri ❤️

I actually really liked the girlfriend angle because even though it felt rushed they explained that it was something that people wanted for carmy, and carmy wasnt feeling it. He gave them the wrong number and while I hoped it was gonna be the end of their encounters, it was nice to see how carmy wasnt present because of his relationship. And that someone outside of the whole situation was affecting everything. She didn't feel forced, but I admit it was a tactic to pull some heart strings and make carmy appear more tortured. But while she took up screen time, it never really felt like it didnt make sense or deteacted from the larger narrative. The whole thing was that peoole just wanted carmy to be happy, and not over think it too much. Ended uo with a broken door and relationship not because he wasnt allowed to be happy but because he's been going through it for sonlong he didnt know how to navigate a healthy relationship in a way that makes sense. Of course he could have just called the guy, and shot her a text. But thats not what the show was trying to portray. I do think the whole "other person overhears something the other person says and gets hurt trope is dumb" and I'm lowkey not looking forward to how they deal with this. But i think it was overall a good inclusion.

This season was gut punch. It gave emotional connection to every character. Episode 6 & 10 of this season showcase what makes this show standout from the typical drama / comedy show. This GOT to get an award this time around

I think the fact that she was the love of his life, that’s why he got involved. He never would have otherwise. I loved the relationship and she had an amazing girl next door appeal. I LOVED season 2. Ritchie’s episode 7, made me cry

I loved the first season and has only watched 4 episodes in season 2 so far and cannot wait continue it. This show deserves all the awards.😊😊

I love flashback episodes that really illuminate the motivations of the characters. Now we better understand why Carmy is drawn to the chaos of the kitchen. It’s probably a morbid comfort to him because it reflects the chaos of his home life and family.

Absolutely amazing second season! Episode 6 and 7 where my favorite. Episode 6 blew me away with how many great actors showed up and everyone just killed it! Episode 7, Richie's episode was so great. At the end of the episode when he was jamming out to Taylor Swift I felt so happy for him LOL

Carmy and Claire are not working for me. 6 weeks to opening and your at A Party?!!? Didn't get it. But overall a amazing show. But seriously Carmy your team needs you.

My daughter interviewed Jeremy for Vogue and that is what made me watch the 1st season. By the time I finished it the 2nd season was streaming. It is now one of my favorite shows of all time. One of the few shows that allows each of the main characters to shine. I absolutely loved the Richie, Tina and Marcus character arcs.

I felt Richie deserved a fuckin break for at least a bit. And for him to find his own was so satisfying for me. I was literally standing up and screaming with joy and clapping when he was singing T-Swift (as someone who does not like her music). God I loved episode 7

Episode 6 was incredible BUT episode 7 topped it for me. Different vibe, it felt so real exploring potential and growth. LOVED IT.

Great review! I completely agree with you and right now, It´s my number 2 of the year right after Succession. Yeah and I also agree with your take on episode 6, that episode was just phenomenal.

Objectively, episode 6 was the best episode, those emotions poke real deep and slow as if someone trying to stab you with a fork. But my favorite's gotta go to the Finalle bc im a sucker for that type of story writing that they used for Richie🕴.

Episode 6 is one of the best hours of television I’ve ever watched

The way they dealt with Richie, in particular, in this season, was beautiful. Couldn't have done a better job. The Christmas episode and the finale were my personal favorites. "Forks" was also brilliant. Incredible, incredible show.

Watched 7 episodes so far and it’s been great! Ep 7 was amazing!

Made me chuckle, the line about Mothers and their "wanting" (needing?) "appreciation" for their cooking efforts! 😄My mother would 'toil' and fret over, preparing/cooking her 'special' chicken curry, every new year festival! Single-handedly - from 5am - 😅stirring, taste testing! Keeping an eye till it's finally ready until 10 am serving. But my brothers would just polish them off, and scoops of it to guests - and she'd have to ask meekly, "is it okay?" 😉

Richie and Pete were the mvps of the last episode

This show is so beyond amazing! I loved season 1 and regret not rewatching before season 2. I may go back and do so. The performances are ALL so stellar with the interaction between characters, the emotion, the brokenness, the in-your-face toxicity and are flawlessly &:beautifully delivered. I enjoyed the growth of all the characters in S2, but E7 with Richie was awesome. He becomes an inspired favorite you love and root for, instead of consider a cringeworthy major ahole. That said, E6 is my most memorable TV experience and favorite of the season. It is so well done it actually takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. It's an experience, rather than a viewing. I welcomed the commercials so I could catch my breath. INCREDIBLE delivery by ALL of the cast!! EPIC scenes with multiple cast members constantly yelling over each other, scene after scene becoming more emotional and raw. After the episode, I felt like I could use a drink, a massage or some sort of decompression!! Great review-thank you! Mad that season 3 is a year away!

loved the relationship between Carmie and Claire. I was screaming "NOOOOOOOO!" at the TV when she was outside the cooler. Such a fabulous show, grieving it's over for another year

Great review Austin! Will you be reviewing no hard feelings and Asteroid City?

Glad you eventually finished watching The Bear S1, it’s so good. I haven’t seen the second season yet, but I heard Jeremy Allen White said that he personally views the second season as what the show actually is and season 1 as a prequel, so I’m very intrigued by that.

Episode 6 was the best episode of the entire series thus far

Carm and claire were just okay and if anything,she was supposed to be a flashlight into carms deep seethed issues. She was but an accessory,we didnt even get to see much of her outside the context of him. I think him screwing it all up in the end just proved how much over his head he was.

The final episode of this season was probably my favorite of the season! Episodes 6 and 7 are also standouts, but the final episode was just absolute perfection.

Episode 7 was my favorite

How I didn't know season 2 was here! I gotta go watch 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

I think the relationship added to the show and the way it ended up in the last episode 💔

I liked season one a lot, but I LOVED season two. Absolutely loved that they dove into so much more with the characters. What I appreciate above all else is that these people TALK to each other. They yell, they blow up, they freak out, they calm down, they apologize and talk it out. The restaurant business is hard. It’s hard every single day. I’ve been in it for almost 25 years now, working every position from hostess to dishwasher to grill cook, everything in between, and now am a pastry chef. I worked in restaurants for years before I ever even considered culinary school. I love how they show such diversity in the way things are run in so many different places. I love that characters got to get out and GROW. Richie’s transformation, while fast, also felt earned. He drove me insane through most of the show but I really came around to him in the end. I loved the quiet moments between Marcus and Lucas. Showing that Chef’s can be really good, really focused and serious, but not be assholes and genuinely like what they do. All in all, I couldn’t have loved this season more. Instead of just a ton of kitchen chaos, there was calm when it was needed.

Congratulations on the baby! I loved this season my favorite episode was when the guy was in Denmark Ritchie was awesome this season. And i didnt like the relationship didnt aerve any purpose

I was not hooked entirely with Season 1 but the concept is intriguing enough to make me want to watch further and hopefully Season 2 is better.

Great review bro

Hey Austin which movie is better made armageddon or deep impact

•Ssn 2 defo better than ssn 1 because of those outstanding character developments •i don't think addition of claire was forced. It is intentionally shown like that in the beginning I think because the finale shows a full circle as to why she can't be allowed in Carmen's space because he has intimacy issues which messes with psychopathic routine and it messes him up completely but Richie does say that u can never allow a good thing to happen yourself •I have a new mad Respect for jamie lee curtis because "oh my god" •ep7 and 6 are defo the standouts with the family dynamic and richie starting off like a wrinkled shirt which comes out completely ironed at the end of the episode. But i loved the Marcus episode as well. It was a touch of fresh air and peace P S: sorry for my long comment. Out of the 120+ shows I have watched this show has creeped into my top 5. I started ssn 1 yesterday and finished ssn 2 today and i am scouring thru the internet to see love for this show

I thoroughly enjoyed both seasons, although season 2-the Fishes episode was a hard one to watch and the chaos went on just a bit too long, I think. I had to fast forward through part of it because it hurt too much. Everyone grew in season 2, but Richie’s change from a fuqing ass into a mature, responsible human being and fully a part of the “family” was a marvel - you could see the light bulb switch to ON in his eyes. When the Emmy’s come out, I hope Ebon Moss-Bachrach gets a nod. I’m disappointed that season 2 ended as it did, not only the Claire/Carmy storyline, but leaving Carmy in the cold.

Loved the Claire story, don't know but it felt really natural

Is the season for Ritchie. What a character arc.

The best show in many years. No woke bullshit. Quality entertainment!!

Season 2 was phenomenal, with episode 6 being...well, perfect. That said, I do think episode 5(?), the one where they follow Tina to a bar (no spoilers beyond that) is among the worst (to be clear, I love that moment for her, but the episode as a whole is weak). It felt directionless, chaotic - and not in a good way. Though, this show's "worst" is what some other shows would kill to achieve.

Episode 6, 7, and the finale were all 10/10. Episode 7 was my favorite of the entire series, I need to rewatch it. It's a 10/10, second best show after Severance right now. Both are masterful shows.

I've worked in restaurants as a cook and I'll tell you, this show gave me stress when looking at the final episode. This show is amazing. 6 and 7 were my favorites

Christmas dinner ep was so fucking good. So much chaos. It felt like a real family.

I loved both seasons!!❤❤

This has to be the best season 2 of any show I’ve watched in recent time. The character development of each member of the bear restaurant was perfect, not too dragged on. Episode 6 for me was the highlight of the season as Ritchie had the most character development and really makes you care for him and want to see him evolve in the season. Lastly some of the final episode scenes reminded me of the Netflix movie boiling point, the way the camera followed the front of house characters around the restaurant with conflict arising. All in all outstanding season, season 3 needs to happen

Austin surprised you didn't watch and review the horror comedy film The Blackening... I heard the movie is pretty amazing and have a lot of good reviews. Plus it getting praise by many critics and KZfaqrs.

The Claire story line was executed and written so well that I didn't care that it was a tangent. In fact, I would watch a spinoff series focusing just their relationship. This is the first series of 2023 that I just had to binge the whole season. Could not go to sleep without finishing it. It was kind of genius how Carmy just upgraded everyone with the right way to match The Bear. They say sequels are usually just bigger in scale and more of everything. Season 2 was exactly that. Elevated. Standouts were Ritchie (his transformation) and Sugar (more screen time). The 2 leads, Carmy and Syd, kind of took a back seat, which works to give space for the growth of skill they are causing in the lives of the other characters, like Tina. The hour long "The Bear" movie "The Berzattos" (episode 6) was particularly triggering as histrionic personality disorder in toxic family drama is my worst nightmare. It was really going for an Emmy, though.

Hot Take - for me Richie’s episode was my personal favorite, his transformation into loving the game and finding purpose was so fulfilling

I know everybody likes Fishes but the frenetic pace of that episode was a little too stressful to me. Forks, is the best episode in the sea of great episodes. You actually have room to breathe and feel the performances. The amount of subtext was worthy of better call Saul. I was crying at the end, it was the most beautiful, subtle, emotionally impactful episode of the entire season. I didn’t expect that ending. Wow. Talk about set up and pay off. Something that seems to be lost in the craft of film and television today.

I love that the integrity of the show/story was not impacted by the writers' strike. It was cohesive & well written. The cameos were chef's kiss. Episode 6 was nostalgic and a traumatic movie in itself, it delivered.

its funny because im hitting youtube after finishing season 2 and im on the feeling the finale was perfect. highs and lows, laughs, anxiety, goosebumps, tear jerking.......to pull that all off in one episode and stick your landing is so hard to do.

Hey Austin, hope you see Past Lives soon. Still prefer Season 1 of The Bear

Damn this show!! there is something on this show that making me feel things!!!!!! Like i cannot explain

Haven't finished the video yet (banger so far), but did you ever finish The Last of Us?

Ahh we don't get season 2 for another month in the UK 😔😔😔😔😔

Claire and Carmy are the typical forced cliche romance that no one asked for. I would prefer to see Carmy build friendships with the regular cast. That’s where the heart of the show is.

I preferred ssn1 it was so focused on Carmen and Sydney my two favourite characters but i must admit, i really really loved seeing Richie and Tina's growth in ssn 2, two people who started off as egotistical a-holes deciding to step up. I like how they showed the difference in attitude between Tina and the older guy at the culinary school, change is a choice but definitely not an easy one. other than this there was nothing much else for me in season 2. I thought Carmen's budding romance was going to be a distraction and was afraid its going to take away his focused type personality but i get it, at least she's supportive. Trying to match up Sydney and Marcus also seemed a little bit odd to me. idk. The season imo had an equal share of hits and misses. overall, the new restaurant is a beauty and was well worth the gruelling hard work they all put in.

Just finished S2. Episode 6 was the best, after that the finale nearly killed me.

Richie is the MVP!

What did u give bear season 1

Episode 6 is like the passion of the christ. An incredible thing to witness ONCE AND ONLY ONCE. I cannot handle the anxiety of that episode at all, and i watched it with my mom who was way less into it that i was, and i wanted to turn it off. Not saying its bad, but if you want to watch this episode back to back there's something a little wrong with you😂

I actually liked the relationship between Carmy and Claire (i might be in the minority) and i felt exactly the same way you felt about this season. In my opinion the best episodes of this season were episode 6 & 7 without a doubt. I want to say Season 2 was better than the first one and that is taking nothing away from season 1, both are equally great. I love this show

They had 12 weeks to get the restaurant open, not 18 months.

Maybe next season bombshell will be Claire is pregnant...? 😮