The Bear: Season 2 is Finger-Lickin' Good! | REVIEW & Detailed Analysis

Soo, I just watched The Bear: Season 2... let's talk about it!
CHAPTER TIMES:
0:00 My Chicago Family is BACK!
01:15 The Build-a-Bear Workshop aka The Story
13:14 Carmy
18:47 Carmy & the Berzatto Family Christmas
21:53 Carmy & Claire
24:18 Sydney
27:53 Sydney & Carmy????
31:16 Ritchie
33:18 Marcus & Chef Luca
37:19 Why Marcus & Sydney Wouldn't Work
39:23 The Rest of My Chicago Family
#thebear #thebearseason2

[@JeannesMovieChats]

Hi Friends, my Chicago Family is baaaaccckk! I was so excited for the second season of The Bear, a show that quickly became one of my favourites of all time! 😁☺ Now I'm even more excited to discuss this season with you guys, what did you think of the season??

[@moustik31]

I would love, if Black pop culture watchers would play a game of disclosing our fictional Black family. The same way Sidney is YOUR sister, Piccolo is MY uncle, Miles Morales is MY nephew, Barbara Howard is MY mother, Lunella Lafayette is MY little cousin!!! 😂

[@HelloLoveDoves]

You get it. You see the VISION. 😂 Claire was fine in that "unrealistically perfect dead wife who only exists in brightly lit flashbacks" kind of way. But she's not SYDNEY. I hope she finds an equally perfect and boring doctor to make her happy somewhere off my screen. 😌

[@JeannesMovieChats]

‘OFF MY SCREEN’ is exactly right!!! 😭 We have a ✨VISION✨ and Miss Doctor is standing in the way!

[@zeeacetach6726]

😂😂😂😂

[@Adronitis]

Yass!! This girl give Georgia from New Amsterdam. Homegirl boring as white rice on purpose to support the slow burn of Max and Helen.

[@panny7227]

YES

[@panny7227]

After the “table” and the panic attack I don’t know how people can’t tell that there is something there. Even if the writers are baiting us atp there’s still an underlying romantic vibe there and based on the genius of both Season 1 and 2 so far, I have every really to believe it’s intentional.

[@panny7227]

What’s confusing me is why Ayo and Jeremy said [Carm and Syd] just friends ? like there’s no way you believe that be so fucking fr rn. Why does Carmen always look at Sydney like that then??? Why is he always touching her and why did they break apart so awkwardly right before getting from under the table? Even if THEY (the actors) themselves don’t see their characters like that, that still means the writers told them to be that way, told them to be intimate with each other. Which means they’d still know there’s a romantic intent between the characters. Therefore pretending they have no clue why people view it romantically is so nonsensical to me. Honestly speaking though, I fully believe that they (the actors) know it’s a slowburn, but so as to not ruin the vibe of the show by outwardly shipping them like some other actors do, and to create a very genuine “will they, won’t they” feel, they’re denying the obvious. What solidifies this to me is the fact that they BOTH, in interviews, have said they think Carmy needs a lot of therapy first. (Which duhh is gonna happen) it feels planned, almost like the creators/writers maybe told them to say that in interviews. Which isn’t far fetched because that happens with pretty much most shows.

[@panny7227]

And let’s say, just to play devils advocate here, that there really wasn’t any romantic intent there whatsoever, not from the writers, and not from the actors… so you’re telling me Ayo and Jeremy just naturally have that fiery chemistry together and no amount of acting can tame it? (I don’t believe this btw) but like BE SO FUCKING FR RN!!

[@panny7227]

It’s always “boys and girls can be just friends,” whenever there’s a dark-skinned black girl involved

[@aishambengue3024]

This and all the replies are so REAL!!!

[@littlehouseinthebigapple5716]

@@panny7227 I’m not so sure about that… I mean I DO think they are a slow burn relationship on the show, but the WHOLE REASON I ever decided to watch the show was their crazy chemistry during this award season. Just watching them interact on stage and interviews was like 😮😳🥹 and it sent me running to the show… watch them in real life! The chemistry is real. Ps I’m not saying I think they are really together… it just made me think that the chemistry the created on the show was still shimmering between them off camera and I just had to run go see it 😅

[@mychaleg]

I really really really want a twist that Marcus gets GOOD news about his mom. That would be a true shocker

[@JeannesMovieChats]

That would be lovely, he deserves it so much! 🥺

[@SpartanAesthetic]

Unfortunately I don’t think people miraculously come out of comas after 4+ years.

[@JoshLange3D]

@@SpartanAesthetic It's interesting thing think about. The show really does swing wildly back and forth between good news/bad news moments, and it's tough to know if we'll truly end up on a "happily ever after" ending for the characters when all the dust settles. @JeannesMovieChats Great show, great review! First time viewer. I'm a Claire fan (Sidney seems more like a little sister to Carmie), but Sidney deserves a stand-up guy as well (maybe Marcus can be that guy after all?).

[@neonrays28]

No way its Richie. Richie NOTICES the chemistry between Syd and Carmy. Notice they gave Richie a moment to look at Syd and Carmy as Syd was upset he tore down the wall without telling her? I wouldnt be surprised if Richie is the 1st to know. What's going to happen is that syd is showing she fits in with rhe family, how she took care of natalie since natalie takes care of everyone else and checks in.., syd fits even with the dysfunction of the Berzattos. The stabbing is something that would totally happen at their christmas party lol.

[@panny7227]

I really feel like that was just Richie being like “ooh, you’re in trouble!” Or a “The girls are fighting!!” Type of moment. Like I feel like he wouldn’t be so pushy with Claire if that were the case, y’know? But I also really want it to be him noticing something between them 😭 like imagine in season 3 or 4 Richie says something about carmys girlfriend in reference to Syd and they get all flustered (but like in this show it would probably be like both of them say “fuck you,” or “shut the fuck up.” at the same time)

[@aishambengue3024]

This is so true like I feel like in Season 3 they'll establish it even more and hopefully Syd and Carmys dynamic more lol

[@nmtg]

​@@panny7227In the Friends and Family night episode, there's that scene in front of the mirror when Carmy asks Fake for a screwdriver. He sees Richie and Fak and Fak mentions Claire. Notice that Richie is not as focused on pushing her virtues and assets. I'm curious to see if I'm just reaching here but something has changed for him.

[@Keesha_Hardy]

​@@nmtgYou're totally right, I noticed that

[@zenophasgray9957]

Babyyyyy the table scene! Carmy and Syd are driving me crazy! They won’t get together til season 6 the writers know they own us now🤣🤣

[@panny7227]

THIS!! We’ll be scrambling for crumbs 😭

[@nadineshaw-landesvatter4507]

Yeah, like Helen and Max in New Amsterdam@@panny7227

[@kmags8065]

Ok my two cents ….. I think Carm and Sydney are two people with avoidant attachment styles , that’s why I think Sydney in a way rejected Marcus and Carmy in a way was waiting for the other shoe to fall off when with Claire but u can’t help but notice how when (Syd and Carm ) are together they both warm up to each other ,she tells him her fears and he in turn listens and affirms her and in return Syd seems to be the only one to who can calm the chaos that surrounds Carmy , all the noise suddenly stop like dude literally looks &doesn’t blink when he stares at her , he reads her body language too well too and is able to tell when she wants to say more ….. Now Claire , Claire is a good woman to be honest the only problem is they didn’t ( the writers ) give us enough to actually fall in love with Claire whether intentionally or not , notice every woman in the show is written well(Sydney Sugar Tina )u hve to admit baby gurl is a bit boring …. With Marcus he is such a great guy I think in season 3 We may get a Marcus and Sydney ship first coz Carmy might refuse to date again maybe coz he believes it distracts him but I think this may also trigger his attention if he sees (M&S) because that would mean he no longer has Syd’s full attention like he did before !!!😊

[@nadineshaw-landesvatter4507]

Ooh, totally agree. I think of New Amsterdam and how Max and Helen always had the chemistry but they had to go all the other folks before they come to each other. I think the same will happen to Sydney and Carmy. Sydney was a bit jealous and annoyed with Carmy with Clare. Probably in S3, as much as I don't particular like to see Marcus and Sydney, but I think they'll hookup and Carmy will be a bit jealous. They'll , Syd and Carmy will go through their share of unsucessful people coming and going before they actually will hook up themselves.

[@sir_greendown]

"If you can allow me this one second to be a hater" 🤣 Claire for sure wasn't a real character, just a way to explore another side of Carmy. Really hope she doesn't come back for season 3 lol

[@myamiabria]

I loved this season! I think my favorite part was when they gave Jimmy that chocolate covered banana after Richie did his thing. I was boo boo booing lol. Also let’s not forget when Carmy was having his panic attack and when he started thinking about Sydney he started to calm down 👀

[@clarissaexplainz]

I want to know more about what the panic attack/him calming down by thinking of Sydney means!

[@JeannesMovieChats]

The way I saw it was Claire may have been bringing him some reprieve from the stress of the restaurant, but she also reminds him of his old life and family trauma. On the day his restaurant is set to open, thinking about her makes him feel worse with all the baggage attached, whereas when he thinks of Sydney and how she’s joined him on this new journey he feels reassured and confident and calm and… AHHHH I WANT THEM TO BE TOGETHER SO SO SO BAD PLEASE 😭😭😭😭

[@withcharmtospare]

I’m sure a big part of it is he knows how much Syd respects him professionally and how that pulls him back into the present like I am needed here and now and someone has my back. BUT he hesitated to tell Claire that Sydney is his best friend which is another point in the non platonic column. Your best friend can save your life so…😅

[@clarissaexplainz]

If that table could talk! 😂

[@zenophasgray9957]

I’ve watched that scene and the locker scene more times than I care to admit 🥹😂

[@bettedaviseyes9947]

Claire was literally the manic pixie girl who stalked him

[@Z_noobia]

There's no denying the SydCarmy potential after that scene with Carmy having a panic attack and thinking of his family and Claire but Sydney is the one who calms him down 😤 Also I need to see your vision board!

[@JeannesMovieChats]

OMGGSJRJSJ THAT SCENE AHHHHHAJDKCKSKC I almost forgot about that! I’ll be adding it to my case file to submit the evidence to the judge, my case gets stronger by the day yuup! 😌

[@catherinedudley-fr3re]

Yes, the thoughts of her calmed him down. And I want to see this vision board as well😂

[@clarissaexplainz]

I felt the same way about Claire and I want to believe that the things I found annoying about her were written purposefully. Like the part in Carmy's apartment when he says it's going so good he doesn't want the other shoe to drop and she's like "what if I said that no one is counting shoes" I was like UGH SHUTUP 😂 Or the fact that they hadn't been around each other for a few years (while he was in Copenhagen and New York) and she's so quick to be in a relationship with him and expect everything to be perfect - just seemed doomed to fail in this chapter of Carmy's life.

[@JeannesMovieChats]

Y’know… I may have to blame the writers a little bit here because that line was caca 😭

[@catherinedudley-fr3re]

Yes, and what about the fact that she was finishing her residency but had all this free time to spend with him and talk on the phone? It was like she did not have an incredibly busy life of her own. I am a nurse, and I’ve worked with people in that phase of their residency, and they are constantly working. I mean, they might have a lovely or significant others, but not an abundance of time to spend just hanging around.

[@clarissaexplainz]

@@catherinedudley-fr3re exactly! I'm all for fictional love stories, but this one had too many huh? moments. I guess we'll see what they do with her character next season.

[@NBAgladiator]

I believe the message the writers may be setting up with Claire's character is that just bc someone/something seems perfect to other ppl (his family) and may seem perfect on paper (says & does all the right things), doesn't mean they're perfect for you. Carmy has an absence of passion for Claire, and she is simply a distraction. A lot of ppl believe Carmy just needs to learn balance to have Claire & the restaurant, but I don't think that works for everyone and I dont think that's why their relationship was causing him anxiety. Some ppl need a partner that is more aligned with their true passion. Having a shared vision can provide space for both romance and success in this chosen profession. In S2e9, they showed that Sydney is Carmy's sense of peace that eases him of his anxiety. They also showed that they can take turns supporting one another. They're a good team when they lean on each other. I think Claire was used to push him to his next level of opening up to Sydney without Sydney having to deal with struggle love. Whether we liked Claire or not, she unlocked Carmy's ability to grapple with his past, which he needed to do before he could move forward with who he has become and who he wants to be moving forward. Claire served 2 purposes: Syd won't be Carmy's first gf and now the audience has a relationship to compare Sydcarmy to that emphasizes everything that makes them work as a pair.

[@clarissaexplainz]

​@@NBAgladiator Love your breakdown and I especially agree on what Claire's role is in Carmy's journey to grappling his past and moving forward to the present and future. I saw a really wonderful comment in another video describing Claire as representative of Carmy's past and Sydney as his present...and future (because of the restaurant). I forget what episode I saw recently from either S1 or S2 mentioning how Carmy never had a gf and now it makes perfect sense why the first one for him would have to be that of Claire (in order for Carm to develop). Now I'm curious to hear your take on where Marcus fits in with all of this!

[@zeeacetach6726]

I would rather a slow blurn with carmy and syd, cause it would be better if he learns to love and appreciate himself before letting other Sydney in

[@nadineshaw-landesvatter4507]

I like you chose the word "staked" I totally agree. I felt she was sort of stalking him. I mean if someone deliberately gives you the wrong number; I'd think you'd hang it up, wouldn't you?

[@annie6771]

I was annoyed with Claire too. Lol. She was my least favorite character and I didn’t like how she kept distracting him knowing he was trying to open a restaurant.

[@gloria7190]

I think the scene with Richie was supposed to show Richie and Sydney reconciliation. They seemed to be mad at each other since their fight when Syd stabbed him 😂.

[@missfontella183]

I'm just mad that Claire, knowing how hard he worked for that day, couldn't grant him grace after he was locked out during his debut. Like he was freaking out and not even talking to her directly. He's trapped! She didn't take any of the extreme circumstances into consideration before she got in her feelings. Girl...ain't you a ER doctor that has to consider surrounding circumstances on human behavior? Duh.

[@catherinedudley-fr3re]

Right?! She was so irritating!

[@clarissaexplainz]

And that is precisely why she is not the ONE! Nice knowing ya Claire (watch us all be wrong 😭I sure hope not)

[@ktlg1423]

Tbh claire seemed to not understand them in general. Like that scene where the group is yelling and she randomly introduces herself, or when she brings out Carmy to party in the middle of him working on his restaurant. He didn't even give her his actual phone number. She's a bit like Pete where she just doesn't fit into or relate to the environment the rest of the characters share.

[@catherinedudley-fr3re]

Yes, she was definitely a bit awkward. Ha ha, I did not even think about that. Poor Pete, he is so darn sweet, but yes, he does not fit into that group. It’s so cringy when he tries😂😂😂 I feel a little bad talking about both of them, I know they are just characters, but they both seem like genuinely nice people, and I think the writers painted it in a way to make them a bit annoying. I actually like Pete a lot more though, I think he’s a great support for Nat, and I think he’s going to be a wonderful father.

[@panny7227]

That’s how I felt too. I know she was hurt and that’s completely understandable, but breaking it off with him showed, to me, that she knew nothing about him, was instead obsessed with the idea of him she created in her head and then was disappointed when he proved to be wayy more fucked up than She anticipated. I also don’t see why Carmy gets so much shit for what he said because he didn’t intentionally do that to her. He didn’t know she was listening and he was LITERALLY LOCKED IN A REFRIGERATOR! He was freaking the fuck out, as anyone would be. They just all need to communicate better ugh. Richie had his moment this season but then, *I* think anyway, he fucked it up by batting for Claire so hard at the end. It was weird and unnecessary to me.

[@gloria7190]

I’m going insane because nobody seems to pick up all the signs. The panic attack scene? The table? The tattoo with the three of swords on syd shoulder? The juxtapositions between Claire representing Carmy traumatic past (and dysfunctional family agenda)and Syd representing his present and future and overall healthy real grounding relatioship? I’m telling you Claire was A PROP! It’s a mdfk slowburn 🙃 that table scene? PLEASE that was the most purposefully intimate shotted scene in the story of television. Ps. I’m sorry If what I’m saying doesn’t make any sense English is not my first language. 😂

[@JeannesMovieChats]

I recently rewatched the whole season and your words resonate with me even more! 😭 I can’t wait for season 3!

[@gloria7190]

@@JeannesMovieChats same. If it doesn’t happen I’m gonna be so mad at the editors! The way they edited the end of season 8 and the beginning of season 9? Also, I know this sound delusional but they open her scene with a close up of a red stain on her heart right after the scene with carmy and Claire in bed… and this show is heavy on symbolism.. just saying…

[@gloria7190]

@@JeannesMovieChats And I noticed that Carmy gives Claire the wrong number, Then he has the speech about “fun” at the meeting, then, after that he ask Sydney out on the food trip. I’m not quite positive he was thinking about Claire when he was talking about fun, maybe he meant something as simple as go on a food trip with Syd. If Claire didn’t stalk his ass maybe things would’ve turned out different 🤷‍♀️ but here I think I’m just spiraling lmao

[@JeannesMovieChats]

@@gloria7190 OMG sis now you're COOKING! That's so true, just as Carmy was about to spend his day taste testing with Sydney, in comes Claire! He could have had it all - fun and work 🥲

[@gloria7190]

@@JeannesMovieChats YES! THANK YOU for sharing my vision ✨💖

[@cjohn1715]

I love this show and I agree the writers are doing things on purpose to confuse the audience on Carmy and Sydney. Chris Storer said this season is about them being partners but there are scenes like the table that don’t see like just business partners to me. Also the cross signaling with Marcus and his response in episode 10…what was that? I hope this get a season 3.

[@JeannesMovieChats]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one seeing it, thanks for backing me up friend! 😭🤞🏾

[@dianacooper186]

Oh tell me more about the cross signaling . I completely missed that😮

[@zenophasgray9957]

@@dianacooper186 same! what happened?!

[@vanydakhiev3910]

Ohhhh in Forks, I feel like there’s a hint that something might happen with Richie and the lady who expedited the orders in the fancy restaurant he worked in for a week. She gave him that “look” a couple of times. That would be kinda cool for him.

[@zaynsprmcy6421]

this show is so good i could almost cry. it tackles so many things and gets better as you rewatch. these actors and characters deserve the world

[@pancho2235]

Syd n Camry their going end up together 😂😂😂 with the first ep the lowkey flirting n the table scene im sorry the way they spoke to each other wasn’t a business partner lol and syd was that factor that relaxed him

[@JeannesMovieChats]

Flirting in the first episode you say??? I don’t remember that! Looks like I’m gonna have to watch the whole season again OOOPS! 🤷🏾‍♀️💅🏽😅

[@zaynsprmcy6421]

lemme rewatch

[@pancho2235]

@@JeannesMovieChats when they leave the restaurant the locker scene that was lowkey flirting

[@MsBeckly]

Love your breakdown and your energy! ❤. I also see the potential for Carmy and Sydney, but I think that it had to go this way first. Carmy was SO removed from having a relationship and I think that Claire’s character was there to let him see that it’s a true possibility for him. I also think it would have been hard for him to be with Sydney whilst she was his hire and he was serving as a mentor of sorts - as he doesn’t seem like the type that would want to take advantage of any power dynamic. Now that they are partners and Sydney has successfully run service without him they are on equal footing. Since he will be focused on the restaurant moving forward BUT he’s had that glimpse of a intimate relationship and how that feels, he may allow himself to feel more than colleague energy between them. Or at least, here’s hoping!

[@gloria7190]

GIRL what a MOOD HAHAHAH. Finally someone who gets it. I think Claire was written on the sole purpose of distracting Carmy from his work but most importantly from Sydney. I can’t wait for season 3 to see them get closer 😬😭

[@dianacooper186]

Right he did get from under that table pretty quickly like he started to feel something? 😂

[@zenophasgray9957]

Facts 😂

[@panny7227]

Rightt

[@mudvlood]

hahaha claire not being part of the vision board is so real 🤣

[@mxmox]

I just found you and I am SO glad I did, you have a new subscriber! Starting off with the in-depth review and ending with the shipping, could be me lmaooo Since the writers always said there‘s no romance between them I didn’t really take Carm and Sydney seriously but this season I got WHIPLASH! The cooking! The table! The SHIRT! The panic attack!!!! Back in S1 I liked the idea of her and Richie (I’m rivals to lovers all the way) but I for SURE thought it was just me in my little delulu land, but then that little lingering scene when he comes in with the suit came?? Surely not??! Then they throw in Marcus too, I know they have chemistry but as you said, this ain’t real life and they didn’t fix a table together! 😂 aaaah shipping IS fun 🙏🏻 I think in a season of phenomenal episodes my favourite was the one in which Richie finally finds purpose, I actually cried! I’m an „I can fix him“ gal and he just went and fixed himself!!!!! 😭

[@JeannesMovieChats]

I’m so glad you found my channel too! 🥰 Now I looove an enemies to lovers storyline - if you check out my Bridgerton Season 2 review you’ll see that 😅 - but Ritchie at the moment is just not - he’s not the ✨VISION✨. Although I will say, when he stepped up for Sydney and took control of the orders during the finale I kinda…👀 I saw something ngl 😅

[@chamberlain8242]

I’m definitely team Syarmy 😈 They have the heat 🔥🔥🔥

[@missgreendayfan]

Exactly, I see your vision too 😆 Claire also annoyed me but I thought that was an intentional choice 🤣 Sydney is the BEST and I really do think Carmy agrees, on every level, might just not be able to admit it to himself yet 👀 I'm loving Richie's character development this season but I really don't want him with Sydney 🥲 I hope they don't go there, but if they do, they better not be endgame because if anything that's SydCarmy. But I agree with you, loving this show so much, a canon sydcarmy romance down the road would just be a very nice little extra 🥰

[@littlehouseinthebigapple5716]

When carmy tells Syd: say more, I melt 🫠😮‍💨

[@robynology101]

I’m late to the party but I LOVE your analysis of this series thus far (I appreciate the time stamps!). The writers leave so much of this show up for interpretation from the audience and some of these takes have been really polarizing. I haven’t seen a show with this much discussion since Game of Thrones or maybe Breaking Bad, and I didn’t watch either of those all the way through. I’m happy to be a part of this conversation. All I can say is that The Bear is just the ✨quintessential✨ post-covid American dramedy with working class characters. It’s set in CHICAGO. This city itself is a supporting character. All of the characters are so thoughtfully crafted and nothing is spoon fed to us. Can’t wait for season three. Excellent video!

[@signalfire15]

I am reluctant with Carmy and Sydney. Part of me wants it so bad but then the other part of me feels like, when I get it, I will be disappointed or it will make me feel uncomfortable to watch. I feel like there’s always an issue when you don’t initially establish two characters as being romantic love interests and then they become romantic later on in the show, it can feel like a brother and sister being in a relationship. The jump from platonic to romantic is tough for writers to pull off in my opinion, especially if viewers go in for two full seasons with “platonic business partners” in mind. I feel like the model for this type of relationship is Rick and Michonne from The Walking Dead. The writers of The Bear would need to take some notes on how to successfully make the “work wife” into the actual wife from those characters. But in Rick and Michonne’s case, I do think the foundation for their eventual union was hinted from the jump still, even if it was very subtle in the beginning. And the writers and actors involved, never denied that it was a possibility… I just hope that if/when Carmy and Sydney do happen, that it will feel like two lovers finally getting together and not two besties who are trying to force something romantic.

[@JeannesMovieChats]

Ok, as much as I stan them together, THIS is a very valid concern… But the writers are so good, I have faith! 🤞🏾

[@signalfire15]

@@JeannesMovieChats Me too. The writing in the show is really good. I have faith they can make it work and they are amping up the “tension” in Season 2 so I can feel it more and more.

[@panny7227]

I feel like they did establish it in the beginning it’s just a slowburn lol

[@aishambengue3024]

I agree and have great examples of what they can base the potential relationship of with Rick and Michonne. But yeah, like if they gonna write their romance like how they did it with carmy and Claire, then I don't want it!!! Another example they can base it off from can be Monica and Chandler(on how to do friends to lovers )

[@signalfire15]

@@aishambengue3024 Monica and Chandler is another great example!!

[@azuredivina]

man, this is a Damn Good Show indeed! i hella appreciated the individual episodes for each character. the star-studded cameos were fun, too. & speaking of cameos... "Fishes" felt like i was running a freaking marathon. had to take a break halfway through & then make myself a drink to get through the rest. decompressed afterward. it's sad to think that there are people like that. epigenetically passing down their generational trauma & literal drama. it's heartbreaking to see what it is like. & be reminded that it's what took down Mikey. we also comprehend how it is that Carmy can thrive under extreme pressure. but i'm with you, i want to see him & his crew succeed! but not at the cost of not finding happiness with someone. i did not want to like Claire at first. but even though she grew on me, i knew it was a doomed dalliance. that the damn shoe would drop somehow. that he doesn't think he deserves love because he's broken. when she overheard him regretting his entanglement with her, i felt badly for her, & for him. but through it all, it's really because i TOO want Carmy to be with Syd eventually! i'm staying patient. Claire is too obvious, you know? i am here for the slow-burn with Syd.

[@msandrews87]

I haaaate the way Claire is written. Like she's not mentioned at all in season 1 then all of a sudden they have all this history. His whole family is invested in her? She's an ER dr and we NEVER see anything important about her work. She's written like the dead wife of a cop at the beginning of a movie. Very manic pixie dream girl lol

[@vanydakhiev3910]

I think Claire is supposed to be “annoying” because Carmy is distracted by her. I don’t think Syd and Carmy “need” to be together but there is a relationship there. I feel like Syd also self-sabotages in her relationships because she is driven and ambitious and wants a star. That is what matters to her and she doesn’t want to fail again. That’s the direction, in my opinion, that season 3 would go in.

[@catherinedudley-fr3re]

Oh my gosh, I enjoyed this video so much. I have subscribed, and look forward to watching your other videos. I agree with you on every👏single👏point👏 I am definitely team Sydney and Carm and that under the table the scene was exactly what I needed. And I felt bad for how much I did not like Claire. Ha ha, it was nothing personal, but she was seriously like a fly that I wanted to swap away. To be honest, I fast forwarded some of the scenes with them😂🤷‍♀️ I feel a little petty about it as well, but the way you said it, she just wasn’t on the vision board. But I think that was very intentional in the writing of her character. I loved every character arc this season, and I cannot wait for next season. Also, yes yes yes to Jamie Lee Curtis. I too felt bitter earlier this year with the Oscars, but damn, she sure deserves an Emmy for this role.

[@JeannesMovieChats]

100% FACTS! And I'm so glad you enjoyed the review, welcome to my channel!

[@TheBerlinEdit]

I love your energy!! I felt exactly the same when you were describing sydcarmy endgame haha

[@juliabalinsky6457]

Oh!!! I love your The Bear review!!! Best and funnest video is YOURS!!! This show is Top-Notch and SO ARE YOU!!!! So much appreciation from your fan, Julia in Austin, TX

[@JeannesMovieChats]

Thank you so much Julia, I'm so glad you enjoyed my review! 🤗

[@mychaleg]

I know I previously commented but I want to add something. The show ends with Half A World Away by REM. Killer track that hit me hard as a kid but I forgot. It's a song on the album Out Of Time...which is the vibe of the show! Wow

[@nadineshaw-landesvatter4507]

I'm so glad to find your channel. I was so happy to hear someone who just wasn't feeling Claire. I wasn't hating, but I wasn't too happy for her and Carmy to hook up. However, as I rewatched certaing episodes in Season 2, I found myself torn about their relationship. In episode 10 when Carmy hears the voicemail, that was sooooo hard to digest. At first I was like "YES!!!" when she overheard his tangent in the freezer, but then listening to the voicemail made me think differently. Then, I'd rewatch the opening scene in Episode 9 -- the lovemaking scene. It was so beautifully filmed and she beautiful to watch and feel the love that Carmy was experiencing. Then I started to think perhaps Claire might be okay for him. But, y'know to successfully have a true love relationship; it requires, love (for each other and for things in life), respect, companionship, communication, intimacy (not necessarily sexual) and a true partnership. Claire and Carmy have some of it but not all. Romance doesn't really last on it's own. Sydney and he tend to have most of the more essential qualities. It's like Helen and Max in New Amsterdam (if you ever watched that show). I'd hope he doesn't run after Claire once he's released from the fridge (he probably will, but hopefully she'll see he's too broken and has too much baggage) and he comes to terms with his feeling with Sydney and act upon it . They can work...carefully. I think the writers will take us on a little ride first before the realization manifests. Love, love , love this show. Love, love, love your channel. And I'm glad to discover Jeremy Allen White and crew.

[@donnabohanon1570]

I’m so conflicted about your VISION. Yes! I see the potential and yes, the writers are playing with our emotions there because when the two of them connect over food and have epiphanies together, its special. But there is something special about Claire with Carmy and Syd and Marcus is potential! In a way I’d love to see Carmy and Syd end game. It would be very interesting but the other combos would be great too and perhaps better fits.

[@girlonfire2.076]

I do think Carmy needed to have some type of relationship, an I truly wanted to be happy, but Claire Bear was just to perfect , I'm personally waiting for the shoe to drop nobody is that perfect, I loved Richie's growth I'm just glad he was willing to move forward surprisingly it was Ebro who couldn't move forward loved Marcus in Denmark an we got Will Pourter to boot how amazing was that, I was surprised that Marcus an his friend forgot his name are really just bros after all, I was surprised we didn't get to see the Restaurant, I really want to see more of Mikeys back story

[@stopthatmayn]

I’m late but just wanted to say this was fantastic! Can’t wait to go back and watch your other reactions and analysis

[@Bdaychick]

Great review! I truly enjoyed season two and I honestly think it was better than season one. I actually have the same opinion as you in that Jamie Lee Curtis definitely deserves an Emmy nomination, if not win, whereas I felt a little bit differently about her Oscar win earlier this year lol but she was phenomenal as the complicated and broken matriarch. Jon Beranthal also deserves major recognition and praise. Claire was annoying to me because she interfered with the #1 relationship on the show - Carmy and Sydney . and not even in a romantic way . They need to function in harmony for the Bear to succeed and I felt she took Carmy away from the Bear aka Syd when he needed to focus on the impossible opening date that he created. I felt she only served the purpose of reminding the audience that Carmy is unable to balance personal and professional. Although I didn’t see it in season one I definitely was rooting for Sydney and Carmy as a slow burn couple by the end of season 2. To envision Sydney to stop a panic attack was not a “platonic” moment IMO and the under the table scene was the most intimately sweet moment I’ve ever seen on television. But I’m going to need both of them to work on their past trauma before they become a couple. Richie was the unexpected surprise of character arcs that I did not see coming and he has risen to become a favorite of mine! Marcus and Tina deserve the world. Can’t wait to see season 3!!!

[@giulianaherrera7775]

I truly cannot decide if Syd is better suited with Carmy or Marcus! Until that table scene I was 100% a Marcus but I can’t deny the chemistry! Both came out of nowhere tho as there was hardly any hints in S1. Richie definitely not lol I think they’re more like the 2 ends of the spectrum personality wise and them coming closer represents the restaurant coming together. This season was so good I usually don’t rewatch shows until lots of time goes by but this one I just had to see again right after it ended. The part where Richie is singing Taylor Swift ugh 😩

[@rosa_stars349]

I love this state of just figuring things out and having chemistry with each other. If anything, if the writers get Syd and Carmy together, it would be short-while, they'd probably break up and pretend it never happened, or they'd confess to each other but be to afraid to get into a relationship so it's just awkward in the kitchen lol. If they're getting Syd with Marcus, it would definitely be way less chaotic and more wholesome if anything. Well, Marcus would have to break Syd's outer shell first

[@rosa_stars349]

and yea, Syd and Richie in a romantic relationship would make no sense lmfaoo they act more like siblings or friends, I believe people are just really attached to the "enemies to lovers" trope in the media and want to apply it to this show.

[@panny7227]

28:56 no that part! Because I don’t ship them AT ALL, but I kept getting the vibe like they were trying to start something there and while watching I was just like ??? Wtf 😳???

[@cedricseven12]

Love this review!

[@rangerscoach]

brilliant show!!

[@MelisaManase]

I ship chef luca with Sydney no richie please😂

[@JeannesMovieChats]

CHEF LUCA?!?! Oh NOW we’re getting imaginative! Maybe he hops on a plane from Copenhagen to visit his old rival’s new restaurant and bumps into Syd… Oh I’m seeing the VISION friend! 😲🫢😅

[@MelisaManase]

On a serious note I love Sydney as a character & like Eyo said she wears her heart on her shoulder & she's putting in the work and it showed she didn't fumble the rehearsal dinner she's growing and it should continue, l share the same sentiments with her dad she needs a partner whose willing to grow and Cammy regressed he doesn't trust her and the nerve of him to tell her the chaos menu was only brought back because CLAIRe talked him into it🙄🤨. I don't want to feel like Loki all over again & these writers and showrunners being like HuLk smashing potential great ships as they have done previously with Sleepy hollow, new Amsterdam, the walking dead michoine and Rick to cite a few it goes down hill hard real quick as soon as the black girl turned into a love interest or its undenialable there is onscreen chemistry.Its always like is it really that difficult to insert love for these otherwise thoughtful written characters.lastly Eyo & Jeremy when addressing the Ship in interviews they don't seem Warm to the idea so with a huge SIGH!!! On my end l don't think it's going to happen it's giving #Vampire diaries BONNIE & Elena's ex the older bro Forgot the name

[@dianacooper186]

​@@MelisaManasenever say never. Slow burn 🔥

[@Adronitis]

anybody but Richie girl he hella old.

[@panny7227]

I keep seeing comments like this!! They haven’t even met yet but I am VERY open to that possibility. Especially because he and Marcus are kinda friends now so oop that’s messy but also Luca and Carmen are/were like rivals so here they are again rivaling 😌. Ngl I don’t think he’s coming back tho 😔

[@mandownhc]

Coming from a restaurant environment I see how syd and carmy could have feelings for each other but it is through their love and respect for what they’re doing and maybe not so much because they want to be together romantically. Friendship is big in restaurants and if you have someone you can love and trust that goes a long way for the success of both of them. Personally, I want Claire for carmine lol that scene where she’s listening to him vent as he’s reflecting and doubting himself for not investing himself fully as he felt hit so close to home for me.

[@nadineshaw-landesvatter4507]

I am so torn about whether I want Carmen and Claire together. At first, I didn't want Claire and Carmy at all. I felt in some ways she was stalking him to a certain degree. Later I started thinking that maybe she'd be okay for him. That lovemaking scene in Episode 9 was so beautifully done and then the voice mail at the very end in Ep 10 was so sweet. I started to changed my mind about their relationship. I felt sad for her (and him). However, I am still routing for Sydney and Carmy but not 100% that a romantic relationship could work. But, y'know, overall, a successful relationship in general needs respect, communication, love not so much "romance". Romance is temporary.

[@donteverfckwithmyvibe]

I understand where the Sydney and Carmy shipping comes from, but I really would embrace more of a "Don-Draper-and-Peggy-Olson-from-Mad-Men" type of relationship. They were soulmates, and it looked like they would be in each other's life forever, but it was purely platonic. It was beautifully written and so much more complex than a romantic relationship. I think that type of relationship between Carmy and Sydney would work extremely well.

[@dianacooper186]

Love your review I completely agree on everything😂 Syd and Carmy could be slow burn!

[@rochknowles7287]

How were you able to watch so early in the UK?

[@JeannesMovieChats]

Weeelllll maybe, perhaps, possibly, there’s a chance that I may have… used a vpn 🫢

[@moustik31]

​@@JeannesMovieChatsCreative? Love that for you. 😂

[@moustik31]

4,000 views? People LOVE The Bear! 😁 Edit: I read every single comments and I'm so here for people passionately (but respectfully) defending their favorite ship. I'm team Carmen × Sydney but points. were. made.

[@JeannesMovieChats]

I know! I love the comments section of this video, people are fighting for their lives down here! 😅😆😭

[@moustik31]

@@JeannesMovieChats Yes. And they didnt make me change my mind but they made me pause!

[@moustik31]

"She wasnt part of my vision board"! Jeanne, The Bear's team need to put you in the writing room. 💀💀💀 Edit: EW not Richie. Sydney's end game isnt the "formerly" racist and sexist w. dude.

[@JeannesMovieChats]

Thank you so much ahaha! 😅 Maybe if they get me in the writers’ room I can figure out what the end game is and shape it to my vision! 😆🤭

[@moustik31]

@@JeannesMovieChats Yes! They just have to follow your lead and everything will be just fine!!! 😂

[@nocturnenoble2468]

I feel for Claire because while she was a distraction to Carmy she was the fan trying to catch the stray ball, rather than the unfocussed player, who was Carmy, in Uncle Jimmy's story. As Luca mentioned to Marcus; you need a life outside of work, for perspective, inspiration and ultimately growth and happiness - but Carmy is messed up, he's not fit for a relationship - even though an understanding childhood crush like Claire who has experience with a stressful job was his best shot at a healthy, loving partner. It's not Claire, Carmy just isn't ready yet. Props to her for walking away, even though I hope Carmy catches up to her in season 3. I think the lesson from Marcus helping that poor man is that life goes on. He hangs around, trying to help, willing to put his life on hold to get the injured biker additional help but the guy just thanks him and lets him go - this will be his trail in season 3. Whether he can let his Mother's passing wash over him and move on his life or if he'll regress and stunt himself in grief. Tina rising to the challenge after being so vindictive at the start of season 1 was beautiful to me. Sydney empowered her and Carmy equipped her with the knife (Knighted her), she gave herself a chance to embody her potential and it's paid dividends; so satisfying to see become so rounded and supporting. Episode 7 shook me; that manic chaos got under my skin, could only watch it once but I can still hear that bloody alarm...

[@dianacooper186]

You know maybe when he yells at her . He's feeling a certain way about her! 😮

[@rei_lo]

Ughh season 2 was phenomenal! I was so hyped for this season and it deliveredd. The characters, the writing, the acting, the storyline, EVERYTHING is so well done! There are so many beautifully heartfelt scenes for each of the characters, made me so excited for them. Such great unexpected guest stars too! I loved Olivia Coleman and Will Poulter's scenes! Also you're also such a joy to listen to 😆 Few people have reacted to this gem of a show, so I'm glad you covered it in depth. I love your enthusiasm and humor! I definitely agree with most of your points except shipping Syd and Carm hahaa. I get why people would ship em, but I love that they are close friends. It's rare for a platonic friendship and partnership presented like this on screen, so their dynamic is refreshing to see. Already stoked for season 3!

[@Cara-ox9yo]

I GASPED when you said RICHIE’S name for who you think the writers want with Sydney…

[@JeannesMovieChats]

I gasped when you reminded me I said that! 😭 But there are times when…. They seem…. No??? 😭

[@desdiorxxx]

Personally, I'm scared for Carmy and Sid ending up together.. I love them as the brother and sister platonic dynamic.. it will not end well and Sid would get hurt and probably get written out.. it's not worth it but they are cute but I don't think it should be acted upon

[@Quality.Q]

I honestly want syd and Marcus to be a thing .. I feel like when his mom passes Sydney is going to be there for him and boom

[@eliananoei652]

Shipping claire and Carmen sooooo hard... their chemistry was off the charts... i hope our chef and sydney stay friends... from mentor to partner... respect to trust... And I interpreted the uncle's story as... he thinks he lacks focus because he is in a relationship but that's false... he lacks focus because of his crippling anxiety. The problems are internal but the external problems are easier to single out and blame.

[@JeannesMovieChats]

I respect your opinion friend… but this is not the ✨VISION✨😌😅

[@bettedaviseyes9947]

I'm sorry but due to how a lot of people reacted to Claire I don't see how anyone can see Claire and carmy in a positive way.

[@panny7227]

CHEMISTRY????? Bestie where?????

[@bluesquare001]

I enjoyed your review! you got a sub from me. although your hating ass gets an 9/10 for hating on Claire just because you want SydCarmy! In all honesty, i was hoping that Syd and Carmy would just stay friends/partners.

[@kerishaw8991]

Sydney and Marcus all day! I want them together so bad. Better than her ending up with broken white man 😂😂

[@JeannesMovieChats]

I’m so sorry friend, but after she rejected him like that?? It’s not looking good 😬

[@Adronitis]

girl I prefer a broken white man over a broke man tbh 🤣 but real talk if they slow burn and carmy gets his stuff together, it will work. If they move too fast they will hookup, breakup and it will be bad and messy for everyone.

[@panny7227]

P sure everyone wants them together post healing. Nobody wants Sydney with Carm in his toxic era ew

[@trinikemmy03]

Unpopular opinion but I don't want Carmen and Sydney together. I like their platonic friendship. But I didn't like Clair. She didn't have a life outside of Carmmy. She's an ER doctor, but they mad her one dimentional.

[@sadiessupermommy]

DID NOBODY ELSE CATCH SYDNEY AND MARCUS THE ENTIRETY OF THIS SHOW?!?! he has been attempting to make moves with sweeps in the background as wing man since DAY ONE when poor sydney dropped that veil juice! 🫠🫠

[@panny7227]

We caught it, we just weren’t feeling it because she clearly wasn’t feeling him lol ❤

[@nadineshaw-landesvatter4507]

Yeah, noticed but she's into Carmyl

[@twentyoneangels1361]

For me Sydney rejected Marcus too many times and also very directly for it to work out between them ever in later seasons. Can't imagine him trying it again after he got so MAD at her for 'ignoring' him. But I can totally see Syd and Marcus further developing a great friendship especially after what might happen with his mother bc Syd too lost her mother