1,019 reviews
To say this is an intense series is an understatement. Comedy - not so much, but just enough.
I am glad the episodes were short because of how incredibly intense all the episodes were. But so was the growth of his crew and the arc of the story. To make them longer for lengths sake would have ruined the rhythm and let us off the hook - which is where we wanted to be.
Yep - came for Jeremy AW, but fell in love with the rest of them along the way.
SEASON TWO, as many have said, IS A MUST!!!
I am glad the episodes were short because of how incredibly intense all the episodes were. But so was the growth of his crew and the arc of the story. To make them longer for lengths sake would have ruined the rhythm and let us off the hook - which is where we wanted to be.
Yep - came for Jeremy AW, but fell in love with the rest of them along the way.
SEASON TWO, as many have said, IS A MUST!!!
- ChristyGuinn
- Jun 24, 2022
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Get out of the kitchen. This show is so spot on about how real kitchens function. Having worked in several high end and lower end restaurants. I can tell you this is the real deal. For all those low star reviewers, you just don't get it. This is not a glitzy Hollywood romanticized fantasy. Great acting, accurate terminology and technique. Absolutely love it! Hope there will be more.
- redproton88
- Jun 23, 2022
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Great acting, writing, direction. Shots and scenes are artful and not pretentious, soundtrack choice is excellent. Having worked in a kitchen and a fan of cooking/food shows, Bourdain, this is well conceived masterpiece.
Sure the episodes are short and only 8 episodes, but if that was its first and only season, it was short and sweet, and even the little bit of filler made sense. A nice tight package, a must watch!
Sure the episodes are short and only 8 episodes, but if that was its first and only season, it was short and sweet, and even the little bit of filler made sense. A nice tight package, a must watch!
- midtownwarriors
- Jun 24, 2022
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I am really enjoying this show. I've made it through six episodes and the character development is great. I am already rooting for so many of the characters. It's turning into a real feel-good show. The casting and acting are great. I love the writing and the setting/cinematography are as realistic as it can get. With so many choices out there I find it oddly difficult to find shows that I truly enjoy. But this is one of them.
- amyruggles-54721
- Jun 22, 2022
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This is the first review I have ever written on IMDB. THAT is how impactful this show was on me. I completely forgot I was watching actors perform, and genuinely felt as though I was watching real people go through real life drama, and comedy. Jeremy Allen White (Carmy) and Ayo Edebiri (Sydney) were spectacular. Don't get me wrong, the entire cast was phenomenal, but those two had me GLUED to the screen. I finished this entire show in one day, and I regret nothing. This series draws you in with an opening reminiscent of the movie "Waiting," and after introducing heavy topics like suicide, addiction, alcoholism, familial stressors, battles with coworkers, trauma, and an overall feeling of existential dread, the series ends, and you just sit there and say, "Wow." I am SO happy I found this show. I'm going to tell everyone I see to watch this. Everyone needs to watch this. HARD 10/10.
- jordanjtoohey
- Jun 23, 2022
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I've worked in a family owned restaurant in Chicago for decades. The intensity among family members and the dialog between workers is extremely realistic. All the characters in this series have depth which makes it believable. This show has no "caricatures" or "cartoon-like" people for comic relief. Excellent show!
- jamesheniff
- Jun 22, 2022
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The Bear absolutely lives up to all the hype that it's been getting. Normally this isn't a show that would interest me but after reading all the great reviews and seeing how it's on every "best show of the year" list I've seen so far I thought I'd give it go. This not only met my expectations but surpassed them in every way. This has been nominated for every award possible and deservingly so. I'm especially glad for Jeremy Allen White since I'm a big Shameless fan. He was fantastic in this and leads a great cast. I couldn't stop watching this, I binged the entire first two seasons over the course of a few days and was disappointed when it was over. There's a reason this show was nominated for so many awards.
The Bear is just as good as all these reviews are saying it is. I wasn't sure what to expect and the plot sounds like it might be kind of boring but it was anything but. It's an exciting, behind the scenes look at a demanding restaurant business in Chicago. The show will grab you and pull you in until the next thing you know you binged the entire season. I liked Jeremy Allen White (Lip) from Shameless and after reading all the great reviews I thought I'd give it a chance. I'm glad I did. It's just an extremely well written dramedy and the acting is so that they will really make you root for these characters to succeed. This is a show that will keep you entertained throughout each episode. I hope to see future seasons.
- Supermanfan-13
- Nov 16, 2023
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Although the entire cast is stellar, Jeremy Allen White Is the absolute super star of the show. His portrayal is so real, heartfelt, nuanced, and heartbreaking. His character is trying his best, A lot of the times failing, but also a lot of times winning. Very sympathetic portrayal. As someone who used to work in the restaurant industry, and still has family and friends working in professional kitchens, The material definitely hits close to home. Although there is many great comedic moments in the show and moments of funny awkwardness, this show is definitely an intense drama. There is so many things to unpack. But I think most people can enjoy this show due to the excellent writing, directing and acting. Even if you've never worked in the service industry before, we have all eaten out at restaurants and you know how crazy you can be. You will get it. The show does not relent. Each episode continues to get more and more intense. And The payoffs are excellent. Whether you love the characters or hate them, You really want to know what's going to happen with these people. Top tier TV. Highly recommend.
- mooveephantom
- Aug 21, 2022
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Most accurate representation of working in a kitchen i've seen in a tv show so far. The only beef i had was the main dude never wearing head covering, and you never see anyone washing their hands. The sous chef character sydney is more or less spot on. Also i get they are not trying to glorify excessive drinking because of the alcoholism backstory, but to not show then getting drinks once after work to decompress and complain about the shift is kinda weird and a big part of the culture for better or worse.
- briantsimonson-78218
- Jun 22, 2022
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- lolylolydingpoop
- Jul 1, 2024
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The first two seasons of this show were phenomenal! This third season is an absolute abomination. Every single episode is dry, depressing and completely lacking in substance and intrigue. The dialogue is so boring, I found myself checking to see if the episode was almost over. Absolute garbage. Furthermore, the cameos of Josh hartnett and John Sean were uncomfortably out of place. If I didn't love the first two seasons, I would have never watch season three past the halfway mark of the first episode. The entire time, it felt like this season was forced. This will probably go down in history as the worst third season of any show ever created. DONT waste your time.
- john-ulrich2
- Jul 4, 2024
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- christophersarles
- Jun 22, 2022
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If you like watching people stressing out, arguing, fast camera...all in the name of food, then have at it. I'd rather watch something entertaining that won't have me reaching for the blood pressure pills.
- lineart-12973
- Jul 4, 2022
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Season 3 is really disappointing when comparing with the first 2 seasons. The first two seasons were amazing and got you binding all the way through. However, season 3 are a bunch of random stories from the past and secondary stories which are no important to the plot. A lot of non sense conversation and screaming with each other just to consume time. That's most likely the last season which is a shame for a show that had so much potential. The show still deserves a high eight score but that is it. The final season was a really screw up and I am sure disappointed many fans which has high hopes for this show.
- felipeabinotto
- Jul 1, 2024
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I have never watched Shameless so I'm discovering Jeremy Allen White. I am in awe. I haven't seen that true vibe since early Dustin Hoffman (Kramer vs Kramer). The show is so raw and believable that you feel like a voyeur looking in a neighborhood restaurant and its staff. Just a slice of real life, delivered by a wonderful ensemble. I was late to the party but I'm happy I finally joined in. It's a gem, a breath of fresh air in this era of big budget series or predictable cop shows. And the chaotic environment is spot on. Having friends in the restaurant business, the chaos is real.
Long live the Bear !
Long live the Bear !
Playing virtually the same character he played on Shameless, Jeremy White (Lip in Shameless) continues in a somewhat tatted and physically and emotionally scarred role but this time replacing substance abuse with culinary school. An amazing actor, but will he ever break out of the Chicago kid role? That remains to be seen.
This time, White takes his talents to the role of a guy whose brother has died and left him a Chicago Beef restaurant. Having been trained in the ultimate of kitchens and worked in the ultimate of restaurants, and having been reviewed as an amazing up and coming chef, he now assumes the role of "chef" and owner in a fledgling Chicago sandwich shop trying to implement the techniques of both cuisine and management he learned in school.
The supporting characters and restaurant scenes ring true, the script and characters were very well researched as anyone who has worked in restaurants will attest. White as an actor remains compelling as ever.
The eight episode run is only 30 minutes per episode and is very addictive and watchable for fans of White and restaurant people. The music score is top notch. Enjoy.
This time, White takes his talents to the role of a guy whose brother has died and left him a Chicago Beef restaurant. Having been trained in the ultimate of kitchens and worked in the ultimate of restaurants, and having been reviewed as an amazing up and coming chef, he now assumes the role of "chef" and owner in a fledgling Chicago sandwich shop trying to implement the techniques of both cuisine and management he learned in school.
The supporting characters and restaurant scenes ring true, the script and characters were very well researched as anyone who has worked in restaurants will attest. White as an actor remains compelling as ever.
The eight episode run is only 30 minutes per episode and is very addictive and watchable for fans of White and restaurant people. The music score is top notch. Enjoy.
- othersidebar
- Jun 22, 2022
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I absolutely loved this show! From the first episode to the last, I was engaged the entire time. I was disappointed when it was over. I hope there will be another season with longer episodes and more episodes. Would love a deeper dive on some of the other characters too.
This is one of the richest, well developed stories of people. Given a high stress environment which we all know of as Life, how we all pick our ways through. Life is hard, unpredictable, complicated and messy. Our action and reactions make it brilliant, painful and exciting. Food is every humans center. And this show highlights the work it takes as individual people, with individual opinions, ideas and experiences to work together. Such a refreshing view of people, with all their layers, creating something so amazing!
I wouldn't call this a "comedy" though it does have many humorous portions. Every character is a complicated human-which we all are. So well put together, you can't help but see yourself in one form or another in every character, including and sometimes highlighting our defects, and how that can still makes us stronger together than apart.
Highly recommend! Especially if you're tired of seeing Hollywood "reality" which is never real at all! Kudos to the entire cast, crew, writers and so on that bring this brilliant show to us!
Thank you Hulu as well.
I wouldn't call this a "comedy" though it does have many humorous portions. Every character is a complicated human-which we all are. So well put together, you can't help but see yourself in one form or another in every character, including and sometimes highlighting our defects, and how that can still makes us stronger together than apart.
Highly recommend! Especially if you're tired of seeing Hollywood "reality" which is never real at all! Kudos to the entire cast, crew, writers and so on that bring this brilliant show to us!
Thank you Hulu as well.
All cast is incredible especially Jeremy Alan White, the directing is exceptional, and the soundtrack is great! There's a lot of intensity I don't know how they do it so well, I wouldn't cause I have autism I'd be panicking. I like how IMDB classify's The Bear as a drama which is very true but it's also a comedy. Should've been part of the Emmy nominations maybe next go time, has some of the best acting! Very lovable all around.
- UniqueParticle
- Jul 31, 2022
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I gave the first season a 10. New, fresh series, with interesting concept, and some real story lines. Season 2 was less good, but still somewhat interesting with some new characters and some twists that were interesting. I'd give season 2 an 8 overall. Season 3 is just a poor excuse to continue a series. No plots, just non-sensical dialogues on each episode, which have little to no relevance to the show's theme. I'd scratch my head at the end of each episode of season 3, and ask what just happened? Nothing, absolutely nothing. I got to episode 8 of season 3, and literally stopped watching. Season 3 gets a 3 rating. Just end it!
- dhayman-47510
- Aug 11, 2024
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The Bear got a lot of attention, season one and two were great with a perfect balance of drama, comedy and well developed characters.
It seems that all the hype ruined it.
Season three is completely different, looks like it lost the balance, it's not dramatic, it's just sad. Pure and simple.
After each episode you feel depressed, then you watch another one thinking it's going to get better, but it's worse.
Im in a effort to watch until the end but it's so depressive and nothing happens.
I wonder if someone tried to make it more like "art", but trust me. It's awful.
Save your time, don't watch season three.
It seems that all the hype ruined it.
Season three is completely different, looks like it lost the balance, it's not dramatic, it's just sad. Pure and simple.
After each episode you feel depressed, then you watch another one thinking it's going to get better, but it's worse.
Im in a effort to watch until the end but it's so depressive and nothing happens.
I wonder if someone tried to make it more like "art", but trust me. It's awful.
Save your time, don't watch season three.
- alexanderneves
- Aug 5, 2024
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I came into this with zero expectations. As a matter of fact the first scene with the bear threw me off. I'm thinking to myself "oh great, this is gonna be another one of those pretentious art pieces I don't have time for this" but the good reviews had me stick it out and oh I am so glad I did. Not a fan of shameless. Don't really know who these actors are but Oliver Platt has a terrific track record. Didn't matter, by the time he showed up on screen I was already hooked. Easy 10 out of 10. Better give us a second season.
Episode 8 is about childbirth. I could care less. This season is about the supporting characters taking up way to much story real estate and the restaurant becoming a bit player. The first 2 seasons were amazing and apparently, everyone associated with the show got full of themselves and forgot why it was great. As I began to dread swimming through the molasses of this slog of a season, I began to realize what someone trapped in quicksand must feel like when they realize there is no way out. The bear is bear-ly recognizable mostly in the episodes where the actors think they are directors. I haven't been this disappointed since Mrs. Maisel became unmarvelous.