Breaking Down Every Episode of THE BEAR Season 3

HANDS!!! On this episode of Atomic Vision, I will dive deep into every episode of THE BEAR Season 3 with this comprehensive breakdown of its themes, symbolism, and metaphors. From the beautiful season premiere to the frustrating finale, I'll analyze all the key moments, character development, and plot twists. After all of the divisive reactions to this season, I want to clear the air about the things I loved about season 3 and why it is a Messy Masterpiece.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking to catch up, this video has everything you need to know about The Bear Season 3. Don't miss out on this in-depth analysis that will leave you wanting more!
The Bear was created by Christopher Storer, starring Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colon Zayas, Edwin Lee Gibson, and Jon Bernthal
0:00 Mixed reactions over a delicious dish
1:10 Ep.1 Tomorrow
3:26 Ep.2 Next
4:58 Ep.3 Doors
6:34 Ep.4 Violet
8:26 Ep.5 Children
9:49 Ep.6 Napkins
11:22 Ep.7 Legacy
13:11 Ep.8 Ice Chips
14:29 Ep.9 Apologies
15:17 Ep.10 Forever
18:20 Epilogue - What did it all mean?
19:34 Outro
20:00 End Credit Gag
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[@tarawilliams213]

Finally someone reviewed this with perspective and comprehension that stuff did happen. Your ability to look deeply into the season is refreshing!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

The feedback I'm getting from this video is so heartwarming. Thank you so much for watching! I just love this show, haha.

[@unclesam6972]

Facts ppl ruin stuff complaining

[@DivineCornbread]

Agreed! I’m so glad I wasn’t the only one to see this masterpiece of a season. Even some of the visual story telling when it comes to white balance is amazing this season. We went from almost green warm light to gradually shifting to white clean light and now this season we have it in the opposite direction. The white light has turned blue and cold. It makes you feel alone and almost beat down by the intensity of the lights of the kitchen.

[@ChristineKikiMac]

@@DivineCornbread And the SOUNDTRACK is a GenX DREAM! Siouxie and The Banshees, Eddy Vedder (of Pearl Jam) and Radiohead!

[@elainemccarthy2272]

@@TheAtomicVisionShow You saw a lot of things I saw too -- but the way you describe each episode and referred to the places that add up to Carmy "just not getting it" really helped me to see the thru line and all the discordant things that actually DO work together! I knew the fork and handbag was important but could not say why, other than, you know: the fork. On the floor! Can't thank you enough for your clarity!

[@chelsea9588]

Syd's gentle coaching of Tina when she was stressed making the pasta was such a nice scene. ❤

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Truly rewarding. ❤️

[@brycetheoddball]

“Season 3 focuses on the characters’ personal journeys as opposed to an obvious climax” THANK YOU SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

🤣 thank you, getting this much support has been really sweet, honestly.

[@chanelruiz8122]

Finally someone with some sense of media literacy!! Thank you for the thorough breakdown, you’ve opened up my eyes to some things I didn’t realize before!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much for watching!!! ❤️

[@alfdlgnaat]

holy shit youre lame. just because someone doesn't interpret things the same as you or doesn't like the same things as you doesn't mean they lack media literacy

[@notjustanother3191]

Slice of Life is an entire genre. Sometimes nothing happening IS the plot. And after the absolute chaos of the first 2 seasons. It was so nice to see everyone's lives slight more normalized and stable.

[@theresistance3818]

WAKE UP, Carmy... you're missing out on everything that TRULY means anything.

[@ChristineKikiMac]

The same can be said for anyone with PTSD. Which is why so many of us relate to this story.

[@theresistance3818]

@@ChristineKikiMac No truer words 🫂

[@FatDoinkz69]

Great breakdown bro. Completely changed my perspective. I was in the “nothing happened” camp but now I see the vision.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much!!! I'm glad you gave my video a chance, truly means the world to me.

[@leaderoftaehyungnation9766]

same. i had to rewatch the season before i could really understand more of the message here and where they were going with the characters, and this on top just added to it! i hope more people end up giving s3 a chance past the initial watch

[@collective_hallucination]

The Bear is a love letter to healing, in exactly the same way that it's a love letter to food: it's relently focused on how it's made. We're in the kitchen watching the chefs work, and we're following the crew watching how they heal. The show honours the work and the process.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Exactly. Love your take on it.

[@davidrosas2127]

Another thing people seem to complain about is the overuse of the Faks. The Faks may be discounted as mere comic relief but after seeing your analysis it is clear that the Faks embody the relationship and culture of love and care. Even when they are haunting each other they are together and a family. And even if they are not mature in the traditional sense that are more emotionally mature than Carmy

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Exactly. They were not only there to lighten up such a dark season, but they embody the culture Carmy craves/wants...but in a silly package. Lol.

[@sharonmc5192]

I never thought of it that way. Very true!

[@pistachiohno0613]

that may be true but it’s also true that there was still just… too much screentime dedicated to them

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

@@pistachiohno0613 yes that is a complaint that my mind won't be changed on. The Faks were way too much, a bit overused, their scenes went on at least a minute too long, the John Cena as a Fak brother cameo was silly (and I LOVED Fishes, so I'm clearly used to The Bear's use of guest stars, but this one just didn't work for me).

[@ashtonmcmahen2137]

This is the BEST take on this season. I loved it. It was real.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much!

[@StraeterBenderStreberg]

Perfect! Your Episode breakdown helped me to appreciate season 3 even more. And yes, Napkins is the best episode in this season. And I have to say, after seeing Napkins, I really like to see a prequel series on how Mikey and Richie take over The Beef from Mikeys’s dad.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

That would be so sick!!! Hell, this would make for a great series finale where the 2nd to last episode is "the actual ending", and then the finale is a flashback episode of Mikey opening up The Beef. Go full circle, ya know?

[@InvertedFreeSolo]

It's crazy how Carm has turned into the antagonist this season.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Super sad, but necessary. Thank god he's somewhat aware of this by the end and hopefully in season 4, he changes fof the better just like Richie did.

[@cv8499]

Completely agree. This was a beautiful breakdown of the season. Well done, chef.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much, chef. Beyond excited for season 4.

[@adamaddams1521]

I believe the dropped fork (placed) and the purse is a test for Michelin Star reviewers. Believe it was in the movie burnt with Bradley Cooper think his picture made a cameo in the show too

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

Yup, and the fact that Richie explicitly said earlier that he doesn't care about the Michelin star process, it's doubtful he knew anything past the fact "a fork fell on the floor"

[@WholeShebangYT]

As someone who also enjoyed the season in spite of its faults I’m glad to see you put it all into words why it still works!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much, man. Means a lot.

[@janeanwesthues6389]

We just finished the season and your breakdown was damn near perfection. Okay. Perfection.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much. That's very kind of you.

[@thomalawright2109]

Thank you! This breakdown was so well done. The Bear is my favorite show. I was frustrated with S3 after such an uplifting S2. But you helped me see what it is...a pause and a playbook for healing. Those contrasts you pointed out were significant: love versus anger, compassion versus judgment/criticism, and avoiding perpetuating the wounds and scars inflicted on us onto others. You helped cast S3 in a different light for me. I don't plan to repeat S3 as often as I did S2, but I'm reminded every season counts 😊

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much for giving my video a chance. It means a lot to me, and I really appreciate it.

[@benjaminelicer1307]

In the first 10 minutes, when you see carmy slaming Doors and being so agressive is the narrative in this season. I love it, especially Tina's episode and the hospital episode...

[@ChristineKikiMac]

It took me three days to finish the hospital episode. This is how real the writing and performances are. Major PTSD triggers. But they needed to happen. It's all about healing and we need to FEEL in order to HEAL.

[@ohgeez4354]

this was an awesome breakdown. totally agree. carmy's face when talking to chef David, and the realization was probably my favorite scene. the whole fucking show. David was right and he knew it.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

What a hell of a scene, right? Jeremy & Joel killed it. Thank you so much for watching.

[@ohgeez4354]

@@TheAtomicVisionShow thank you for the video

[@Mabelinini]

I loved season 3…a journey of life takes time and intense reflection…which is what Carmy did, finally. That’s what I saw.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Same. Very excited for season 4.

[@BFAMCooking]

Thanks for your break down of the season. I agree that this show is doing a great job at showing me just how much work it takes from running a kitchen and creating a good meal.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Absolutely. This show has done a great job of showing how chaotic it is to run a restaurant. But for every crazy moment, I adore that there are quiet moments of peace & happiness too.

[@ChristineKikiMac]

I loved how the writers weaved in the silliness of the Fak brothers to balance out the heavy. I can't wait to learn more of the Uncle's troubles (secrets).

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Unk is one of my favorite characters and every line of his this season was gold. Can't wait for this next season.

[@ChristineKikiMac]

@@TheAtomicVisionShow Same. So much to unpack!

[@thomasangelo8550]

Thank you for your nuanced perspective on the show. Awesome breakdown.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you.

[@lebkuchenmeow1391]

I am so happy that someone put my feelings about S3 into words. I just loved the season, as I began to cuss out Carmy for not realizing what the fuck he was doing to HIS place, for which he worked a long time, for which he bled and cried. I am so psyched for S4 to just show us how he is gonna see his mistakes and what he is going to have to do to earn the trust and loyalty of his people back. I loved Sydney's and Richie's arks, they were just incredibly awesome. They've all come so far from S1.

[@mrodriguez4879]

Excellent analysis!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much, chef.

[@RixxeyG]

I’m two minutes in and this is already super insightful. I didn’t hate this season as most people seem to have, but it felt more meandering and less satisfying; I think this overview will give me a better appreciation of this story. 😊

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much for watching, this is why I set out to make this video.

[@gibu002]

How did everyone not see this season in this way? The only thing Im mad about is Carmy didn't fix things with Claire Bear all by himself already. Get busy Carmy!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Gotta save that final apology for the final season. I get people's frustrations but I loved this season a lot.

[@Pandora902]

This is the review I’ve given on fb as everyone is complaining about this season! It was full of character building and the show needed it! Great review!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thanks for sharing, it means a lot.

[@sumangalmishra922]

This video exactly what i wanted to hear !!!!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Glad I could capture your feelings/thoughts. Thank you for your kind words.

[@sloanlongden1999]

this was an awesome breakdown of the season!! honestly eye opening, great work!!👍🏻❤️

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you, had a blast making this.

[@Torrkan]

Another brilliant breakdown. I agree 100% to everything you said. In my opinion, the reason so many people don’t like the third season are the unresolved issues between Carmy and Sidney, Carmy and Richie, Carmy and Claire and Carmy and Carmy, cause in a sense he is still stuck in this cold store and is haunted by the ghost of Chef David (Joel McHale). And as we all know, „haunting“ is one of the central themes of season 3. And because Carmy is stuck and miserable, all the others are stuck and miserable. So in a sense, on his hunt of perfection, Carmy is the main antagonist in this season. And that’s a very bold story choice by Showrunner Chris Storer, for which I salute him. So, did I like season 3 as much as season 1 and 2? Probably not. That said I still love every single episode, because, there is a lot to love. And arguing, that nothing happens in this season is utter nonsense. Some episodes may not be that exiting like in season 1 and 2. I get that. But the „Avengers Assemble“ phase is behind us. Now Sidney, Richie, Marcus, Tina and the rest have to grow as a team. And exactly that moment of triumph is what Chris Storer is denying us in Season 3. But hope is already planted in the last episode. And that’s why I’m more than exited for season 4, cause I trust the Christopher Storer as a storyteller. From the perspective of the Hero’s journey season 1 of The Bear was all about establishing THE ORDINARY WORLD and to gather new companions. At the end of season 1, when Carmy found the money, we finally got the CALL OF ADVENTURE. So LET IT RIP! Season 2 was all about purpose, change and developing new skills. Remember the moment when Tina is in culinary school and looking at Carmy’s knife in her hand, smiling proudly, like it is a katana. “Let’s do this!”. The zoom in on her was straight out of a samurai movie. Same with Richie and his new (earned) suit: “feels like armor!”. And, not to forget, Marcus in Copenhagen. Season 2 is all about getting new skills and getting ready to rumble. It’s basically a big training montage. Because in the end of season 2 everybody is ready for CROSSING THE THRESHHOLD into new territory and „fight“. So Season 3 is all about the metaphorical fighting the way trough THE DARK FOREST. And it doesn’t look good, cause Carmy, as the leader of the pack, is haunted and stuck. And when we reach episode 9 (Apologies), EVERYTHING IS LOST. Mainly cause Carmy is no longer the beacon of hope, change and progress. But hope is around the corner, cause in episode 10 (Forever) he finally confronts his personal demon - Chef David. It’s the central turning point which is brilliantly analysed in this breakdown. And than there is his talk with chef Terry. So, if I’m right with this Heros Journey theory, season 4 will be all about “rebirth, atonement and return to the status quo”. In the end, there will be some kind award for Camry (Claire?) and elixir (maybe the insight, that “Every Second Counts” is not only a mantra for workin in a kitchen, but for life in general. By the way, a lesson Richie already learned in FORKS. That’s why this episode is universal loved by everyone. Richie already made the change, that Carmy has yet to make. Through out season 3, Carmy is a lost soul and has to realize that it’s not perfection, nor a Michelin Star whats important, but the people you serve and of corse, the people he works with. So, in a sense, he has to get rid of the ghost of Chef David and has to let the spirit of his brother Mikey and the joy The Beef back into his life and his restaurant. And to a degree, this is already is planted. Remember what joy Ebra experienced, when he is working with his old crew again? Cause like Natalie said, the Beef sandwiches are the only thing, that makes some steady money. By the way, my favorite episode in S3 is of course Napkins (with Ice Chips at a close 2nd). Tinas Story is so wonderful and uplifting and her talk with Mikey is so moving, that I suddenly felt this urge to see more of Mikey and his struggles and joys with The Beef. Maybe there is a prequel series in there somehow.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

What a fantastic write-up. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment this.

[@abriaangel9986]

At first I let my gripes with the season cloud my judgement but I realized that the season is probably set up for the next and allowed myself to just watch and enjoy it for what it is. It's really the breakdown before the breakthrough period of the show's story.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Exactly, that's such a great way to put it.

[@alfdlgnaat]

right but that doesn't mean you can't judge it as the independent body of work that it is

[@user-fe1cx1ky4m]

wow! Your explanation is so deep THAT I subscribed👍

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much, hope you enjoy the rest of the channel.

[@dwaniscool]

Thank you for this solid breakdown of every episode! This video is stellar!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

I had so much fun making this, so thank you.

[@lulairenoroub3869]

I know it's easy to take anything that people are as a flaw and say "but that's the point!" But I can't bring myself to hold it against the show that it doesn't just give me what I want. The first episode set that up. It established from the get go a lack of forward momentum. I craved that forward momentum. I wanted story. I wanted resolution. And the show told me to relax, take a breath. This is a tasting. Not À la carte. It's delicate. Balanced. Precise. If you want to order off the menu, McDonald's is open 24/7. If you want to try this, have some of this. It's what we got I never got past my craving for. Plot and resolution. But I was able to deal with that feeling and just enjoy what I was served. That, in and if itself, was a pleasant experience, and I think undervalued

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Beautifully put. Thank you for this write-up, I 100% agree.

[@RudeJackArt]

I concur - Good stuff.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thanks, appreciate it.

[@matthewmewhorter4726]

Absolutely agree with all of this

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thanks, means a lot

[@nat-qo8ql]

this review is absolutely refreshing! i love how you analyzed each event and gave it a meaning, perceiving them as metaphors for the plot! i knew someone out there appreciated the masterpiece this season was

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you for your kind words, I just really love this show.

[@bobyloos5795]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. This show is about compassion within and between the characters (and especially what happens if there is none). You perfectly explained what I felt when watching it, for that hats off to you! 💜

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you for being so nice!

[@judyhoward8286]

Wonderful review! Thank you!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

No, thank you!!! ❤️

[@JaVontoThurl]

This was really fun to watch great video love this show 🙏🏾

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you, I had a lot of fun putting this all together.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

I was one of the viewers on the fence about this season (more things annoyed me than i enjoyed), but your analysis provided some new perspective. There were still some scenes that went on too long, but overall i still enjoyed it. Its worth a rewatch now after hearing your perspective!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

I'm just glad people were willing to hear me out. Thanks so much for watching.

[@ulricbaraka]

spot on

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you, chef.

[@oshea03]

Would love to see Syd take that job and her get the star before Carm

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Rubbing salt into that w̶o̶u̶n̶d̶ braised rib.

[@jaydonato4972]

thanks for bring all these underlying topics to light, chef.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you, chef, for watching. 😁

[@cadetgeek]

Watching the Whole Season, I Get The Sense That Carmy Isn't Just Using Sydney, Richie, and The Rest of The Staff To Get A Star For The Restaurant But The Feeling That The Bear Was Built To Simply Please His Abuser and Only Him and Not To His Brother Mikey and Every That He Went Through With Him I Have A Bad Feeling That By Season 4 Carmy Might Have A Mental Breakdown Learning That Uncle Will Shut Down The Restaurant and His Anger and Attitude Might Be The Way He Would Lose His Reputation As A Chef But Also Exploding On His Abuser If He Ever Steps Foot At The Restaurant

[@MsNadz808]

Wonderfully put, I enjoyed this season for what it was and the deep meaning and ton that it took... Others can't seem to see it for the art that it is.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonmc5192]

Excellent thoughtful review. Napkins was my favourite episode and really resonated with me. Am hoping now Carmy has faced some of his demons in the last ep, that he might change his ways. I was late to watching the Bear but as a character driven show, it's just brilliant in so many ways!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Never too late for good TV. Thanks for your kind words.

[@andreinacedeno8356]

Yes! Thank you for your review. It is nice to find someone who interpreted the season as it was intended, or at least how I think it was intended. The bear was never being primarily about cooking and skill, it was about internal personal journey, being carmy's the main one. I think this was established in the first scene of the series when Carmy is faced by a caged bear which can be the seen as the internal strugle that he has represed inside himself. This season is the set up for the resolution of those internal conflicts and that is why it feel that it is not resolved, ans the show should end with him being at peace with himself and the making up with his main relationships.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Great write-up, and thank you for your kind words.

[@carrieanderson132]

Did any one realize how in the last episode when Carmy looks the review on his phone, there are four calls from his uncle and The Computer guy?

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Absolutely, and it could go in any direction. Are they calling to congratulate Carmy on a great review? Are they panicking because The Bear got a bad review? Is it a middling review and they have no clue how to react? I'm so excited, regardless of the reception, because Carmy needs to change no matter which review he gets.

[@mercedesbualo6018]

I JUST WANT CARMY AND SYD !!

[@phuongnguyen3101]

literally how is it 'nothing happened' when i felt every ep to my core?

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

As forums get bigger, (reddit, twitter, YT, and tik tok) more voices/opinions get added to the mix. It's why I made this video, to add my perspective to the mix, and I'm just happy that I'm not alone in loving this season.

[@GroundUnderMedia]

s3 was great but s4 is going to be EXPLOSIVE

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Beyond excited!!!

[@khunsainam]

spot on analysis. so spot on it opened my eyes to much I missed on my own. thanks AV I'll look for your analysis after season 4.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much, haha, and see you later when Season 4 releases.

[@crozraven]

next season, I think we will see new dish from Tina (with cauliflower) & new dessert from Marcus that might actually the highlights for the Bear menu.

[@claudiamasasa3484]

Thank you so much for this video! You totally changed my opinion about S3!!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you, I appreciate you giving me a chance.

[@DoctorButh1976]

The one thing I've noticed no one talking about is how the series reflects irl restaurants when a new chef/owner takes over an existing restaurant. This third season felt pretentious for the sake of being pretentious the same way that fine dining establishments do. The direction they are going with the story is pretty clear and will leave the fans with a very satisfied feeling in the end the way any good meal should. Great video and great insights.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Glad you mentioned it. The pretentiousness of "The Bear restaurant" is extremely on point, so it only makes sense that the season itself acknowledges this...by being a bit more pretentious thematically. Thank you so much.

[@jrmandrial]

I agree with you 100000%!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thanks, means a lot.

[@djpmicd]

What an amazing review and explanation. Great job.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much!

[@beingmissflo5480]

Thanks for this explanation! I misses some details. I need to re watch

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Loved making this, so thanks for watching!

[@SuhbeTV]

Amazing video

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much!

[@nocturnenoble2468]

Beautiful summarising; you added further colour and insight to my appreciation of season 3 when I was dwelling on my dislike of the Faks. Cheers.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you, means a lot.

[@SCUMCATOFPUNKSTAR]

This was a really good breakdown, thank you

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Means a lot reading this, so thank you for watching.

[@laxsneha]

Thank god for you truly seeing season 3 for the beauty that it is... I was getting so frustrated by the general review saying "This is the worse season" or "Has The Bear become too mainstream?" and all that BS. IMO this season was brilliant in its roll out of episodes, where it felt like we all were healing with Syd, Ritchie, Natalie, Marcus, basically everyone except Carmy. Looking forward to the next season where we dont know if Carmy spirals or he actually starts reflecting on his actions..

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much!!!

[@FryJones]

Wow. Great takes bro. We'll done

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you, c̶h̶e̶f̶, bro.

[@alisonbates1668]

Finally a good review!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thank you so much, it means a lot.

[@PBandJen]

Great review!

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Thanks for watching!

[@Pearls_Have_Eyes]

feel like the entire 3rd season could have been like 4 episodes. that said if season 4 comes out really well than season 3 will be looked back on as an amazing season

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Fingers crossed. 🤞

[@MsMcKat-ub4sm]

Nice analysis.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Had fun making it, thanks for watching.

[@MeatSnax]

In the vacuum of a single season of television (released all at once, mind you) I could see how season 3 comes off as stagnant, but I think it's a brilliant and forward-thinking decision for the overall story. Whatever happens in the show going forward, it was necessary to see the day in, day out struggle of running a top end restaurant, pushing for accolades, and most of all, to depict the burnout that comes from even just a single month of this shit. Barry and Succession both have entire seasons where the leads are stuck in a toxic cycle, and people love those seasons in hindsight, because 2 or 3 episodes of something just doesn't feel all that bad, even when it's meant to convey months in-universe. I think the first episode in particular is really genius, Carmen had some great monologues in Season 1 and 2, but it goes against his character for him to be someone who talks about his feelings, especially at this point in his arc. It's a lot more effective for us to see what's going through his head while he's making pasta or cutting onions by himself before anyone else comes in at the restaurant. The only thing that kind of sucked was the abundance of guest chefs, they're clearly very proud of the response they've been getting from the hospitality industry, but so much time in the last episode is spent fawning over Will Guidara and Grant Achatz like it's an episode of Mind of a Chef that the 3 pivotal characters, Terry, Carmy, and David, really only have like 5 minutes of interaction. It also read like a bit of PR, I'm not the type to demonize the literal best restaurants in the world for letting people work there for free if they ASK to do that, but I know for a fact that Daniel Boulud is not that pleasant when he's teaching.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Great write-up. I get your feeling about the "real-life chefs", but at least they served a purpose, ultimately. Thank you so much watching/commenting like this. I really appreicate it.

[@sushreeshashwata]

I might be the minority of minority here bcoz i loved and lived season 3 but moreover episode 1 is somehow my favourite and i hv watched it twice 👍

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

It is the "coziest" episode of the season so it makes sense.

[@blackguysleepy]

Who upset? I'm only upset about the to be continued at the end.

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

The "audience" section on RottenTomatoes got review bombed because some people hated this season. Like many of you guys, I loved it.

[@blackguysleepy]

@@TheAtomicVisionShow Oh, okay. Everyone's a Critic nowadays. Including me! I should probably start playing attention to RT so I can comment the opposite to the bad reviews.

[@kingdomofcapybaras6850]

Love this! It's a proper review rather than just a reaction. Too much Faks in the show for me. Otherwise I thought it was pretty decent season.

[@viktorlogibernharsson2040]

My problem with this season is that all of the deep themes and hidden meanings you talked about could have still been explored while still resolving plot lines that were left hanging. No one really made any decisions in this seasons, and they could have! I don't need to see five or ten seperate scenes of a calm kitchen to know The Bear is disfunctional. Or Sydney struggling with making a decision for half or more of the season. Set up - Reminder - Payoff This season had set up. With the review, Sydney's decision, Carmy apologizing and getting a hold on himself and a lot more. This season had SO MANY reminders! We constantly recieve the same information without any meaningful additions. but no payoff, and it could have! It had time and didn't use it efficiently. We could have had payoff for things set up in this season and then have them deal with the ramifications of their decisions in the next season but I feel they didn't have too much story left to tell but they had a 4th season they felt obligated to make. The other two seasons were properly paced. Not this one, unfortunately. That's what hurts my viewing enjoyment. Not lack of deep meaning. Great video though, very insightful!

[@snakey973]

I thought season 3 was great

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Me too. I was just surprised by the backlash online. Glad others are loving it like I did.

[@Pearls_Have_Eyes]

the entire show is a perfect example of why people should go to therapy

[@crozraven]

While ice chips seems to be one of the the best episodes of the season to some people, I myself was kinda sleepy. I think it's a bit too loong. cutting 5 to 10 minutes of the hospital scenes would still bring a homerun with the climax scene of Nat & Dona loving each other again with that "baby I love you" song.

[@Akram-Now]

Hi man what's up

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Doing well, chef.

[@michaellalli7693]

Season three was filled with anxiety, anger , conflict and depression- still a great series but we were shown problems with no resolution. We will have to wait for season 4 for a peaceful closure.

[@Liolia22]

Around minute two, you mention that Carmy uses the anger fueled by Chef David’s hateful remarks to make himself a better chef. This is definitely true, but you then proceeded to play the clip of Carmy talking about wanting to “make him proud”, to make him say good job. but the “him” that Carmine is referring to in that therapeutic speech is his brother, Michael, not Chef David. It’s important not to conflate these two, because it was always his brother whose approval he was seeking. Chef David was mostly his abuser. *edited for spelling & accurate word choice

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

You're comepletely right and I'm glad someone caught that, sincerely, thank you. The reason I edited that scene into this video came down to the realization as to why Carmy wants to impress Chef David. In the clip, he is referring to Mikey, saying that all he wanted was some support from his big brother. So, that's why Carmy went out into the world to study/learn to cook, to "prove Mikey wrong". And that fixation slowly moved to a new target. David, Carmy's mentor/boss at his NYC job. He wants to impress both of them, equally, as if they were the same person, and now that Mikey is sadly gone, Carmy's last place for "validation"...fell into David's lap. And we all saw how that ended, this season.

[@ddwow566]

I appreciate your analysis and I actually got all of this. That’s doesn’t mean it was well executed or entertaining which is the main thing this show excelled at in the past. These points made this season were amazing but the awful way it was portrayed made many so disappointed

[@willlloyd9480]

I couldn’t stop watching season 1 and 2, I stopped watching after episode 4 of season 3. It’s not that nothing happened , it’s just the emotions expressed in a scene are always tuned up to a 1000, never subtle in its movement Also the character is a terrible chef, a Michelin star chef doesn’t create a menu that changes every day, a great chef doesn’t mess around like that surely . I dunno, I guess I’m one of those negative bastards, and I’m willing to give season 4 a shot, but for me, we’ve been stuck in carmy having a mental breakdown for 3 seasons and I’m a bit bored

[@STUDproductionslp]

If the whole season is setting up season 4, it's a bad season

[@TheAtomicVisionShow]

Never said the whole season was setting up season 4, only that "some" loose ends will be answered there. There was a lot of closure this season, which is why I made the video.