The Bear Season 3 is PEAK Television

[@piece0fcharsiu]

Napkins was an absolutely outstanding episode in this season for me. How Tina sat down, took a bite from the sandwich and immediately bursted into tears, and the authentic conversation she had with Mikey that is so relatable with so much raw emotions. It gave us a glimpse into her past and why she was the way she was towards Syd in S1 and made me understand why she loved Mikey so much. The acting was so natural and it felt like listening to two real people bantering. After watching ths ep it made me miss Mikey who is a dead fictional character that i feel like i've lost in real life lol

[@tot3mpted]

ebra needs a solo ep next season

[@samfilmkid]

He had a solo episode once. Many people died.

[@xenon8117]

The reminiscing at the table scene in the finale is one of my favourites. I think it connects to so much of what series 3 shows us about hiw toxic Fields was for Carmy and how he needs to act more like his other mentors. It ties together his story and sets him up for euther falling apart or excelling as a leader not just a chef. We also get great Sydney stuff with her having to reflect over her own experience at The Bear with everyone else reinforcing that their current dynamic can't work long.

[@unclesam6972]

Yup when ppl were complaining about bosses and carmy was right there 😂

[@Anastasiabeaverhausen275]

The hospital episode with Jamie, Lee Curtis and Natalie was outstanding. I thought it was a beautiful episode.

[@hidden_name7469]

Yeah, but what does it have to do with the general story? Like it was good drama but just drama for drama sake..not really advancing the story at all

[@andresvalerio4621]

@@hidden_name7469there is no plot. The Bear is about mental health and family, even if the theme is food

[@hidden_name7469]

@@andresvalerio4621 season 1 had a plot. Should have ended there

[@andresvalerio4621]

@@hidden_name7469 i mean, that’s an opinion. A bad one, but still

[@hidden_name7469]

@@andresvalerio4621 seasons 3 ratings says otherwise lol

[@alisagumm8547]

Idk y this season got so much hate. This season told more of everyone's backstories. It was awesome. I got a new respect for Tina.

[@Zionik81]

Its getting hate because it was a filler of a season. Clearly they know this show makes big money so it is being stretched for a couple more seasons in a way nobody wants

[@yungsinovac7965]

They want Carmy to open a restaurant on the moon and conquer his demon in nirvana or sth 😂

[@originalmm4120]

Nothing really happened? Just delving into characters for no reason

[@Matticitt]

Where is all that hate? I just checked IMDb and all of the episodes are rated very highly.

[@bishbosh4815]

The premiere really sucked, it was a very slow, uneventful and repetitive, it got better in the second half tho

[@bengordon4690]

I have never been so taken by the editing of a show. Its mesmerising when you notice it.

[@themoviecritic1092]

I'm glad someone other than my friend enjoyed this season as much as me! I hope Season 4 satisfies those who found this season as mediocre, though!

[@PlazaMoon]

the season really lost it's way. too much character-study stuff and not enough flow and tension.

[@themoviecritic1092]

@PlazaMoon I guess, but I didn't mind getting to tap into the characters a lot more this season. It felt more... human to me? Idk, I love when the Bear is tense, but I commend this season for basically taking a step back because I'm positive season 4 will be the Bear that the majority of fans enjoy. Just because one season of a show steers into a different direction doesn't mean the show itself is lost, the show still is a great one imo

[@carlosaranda6499]

6:18 -> 6:49 I completely agree with you on that. I also think that was intentional because the final episode literally said “To be continued”

[@Augors]

Yeah, also they filmed Season 3 and 4 at the same time. It might be one of those rare currents that two seasons feel like one season string together.

[@Zionik81]

@@Augorsno, they only have 1 season left of the main story and they want to make more money so its being stretched into 2 more seasons maybe 3 if enough people stream it

[@TheDame]

I think people had issues with this season because it deconstructed the traditional narrative of “Introduce conflict/solve conflict” we are used to. It instead chooses to dwell on singular conflicts all season which drives the anxiety and stress of the characters. The anxiety it makes us feel is absolutely the point. Our questions not being perfectly answered is what makes it real.

[@tyrionstrongjaw7729]

I think the "Subtract" goes a long with "Everything that grows together, goes together." Like Carmy sees the "subtract" as less ingredients better product, but he starts off the season adding menus, adding stress ADDING and then the finale is him confronting the embodiment of all of his insecurity.

[@Augors]

The editing of this season was insane!

[@Ryusevi]

Episode 1 is an absolute delight. The non-stop music and editing almost make it like a stream of consciousness and in general I love how this season commits to the style of the episodes. It doesnt shy away from just being in one place and making that thrilling or make it almost dialogue-free like in episode 1. I also love how it doesnt really introduce anyone new and just deepens who we already know. I also agree with what you said about the plot progression and I think it's because they already got renewed for another season and filmed season 3 and 4 together so they wanted to take their time ig.

[@abriaangel9986]

While I have my gripes once I realized that this season is a two-parter I completely saw the vision and enjoyed it even more.

[@qwerty.us412]

that 1st episode was great. cant wait for season 4!

[@ellisr.kinnear164]

I love this season. I think it's calmer nature, particularly in it's finale work so so well Napkins and Ice Chips are two immensely brilliant episodes

[@volrogue]

Binge watched the entire series within a week, and yeah... it's peak. It's all peak. S2 is still my favourite tho

[@z_6077]

Season 2 is so boring. The only good episodes are the Christmas family dinner and the finale. Season 1 is the best imo

[@scoodaninee_9925]

It’s a good season but it’s not better than 1 or 2 I love Cena as Sammy he was hilarious and I’m losing my patience when tf is he goin to calll claireee ???

[@mr.movietrailers3591]

Season three is a Train Wreck. It’s awful can barely stomach to watch it.

[@scoodaninee_9925]

@@mr.movietrailers3591 i honestly enjoyed some episodes not all of em tho now season 2 is peak

[@themoviecritic1092]

​​@@scoodaninee_9925I agree, Season 2 is probably my favorite season. Although I did enjoy all the episodes of this season

[@sh19808]

It’s supposed to be a first half I feel like that’s why people don’t think it’s “as good”. It’s not done yet

[@SkuYguY_]

Bro did you even watch the show he's not gonna call Claire because he self sabotages, being with her is a great thing for him but he doesn't want it.

[@skatedurr]

I wear suits now.

[@capguncarcrash]

god am i so glad to see this take, thank you for a clear-headed review

[@BronwynAlexandriaa]

I think the season dragged and was slow BECAUSE it was meant to make us feel hazy, and confused, and sluggish… because emotionally, that is exactly how Carmy and Richie feel in this season. It’s hard to come around to though, this season was hard to like but when I became more open to its artistic approach, I liked it more.

[@Okkotsu86275]

It is both a lot of things I liked and disliked about this. It overall felt like treading water, not bad or god awful like some folks make it out to be, but do feel it was a significant step down from the previous seasons. I really enjoyed some character moments/interactions and character centric episodes, but it really did feel like a ‘part 1’ setup season, which could be cool, but I don’t think it was executed very well with the Bear S3.

[@phantomprism7659]

Glad to know I'm not alone. So many people are hating on this season and I'm loving it so far! It's so refreshingly different from other shows!

[@pyroAdapt]

Im happy to see someo give this season the credit it deserves. Most people just seem to wanna point out its short comings. I will admit its the weakest season of the 3 but its not bad by any means. The first 2 just set the bar so high that honestly its gonna be difficult to top those going forward regardless.

[@Psychedrawlic]

I liked it but was my least favorite out of the 3. It had some of the best episodes (like Napkins and Ice Chips) of the entire show but was interspersed among episodes where nothing was really happening. The visuals and writing were all exceptional, but half of the season could be removed. Plus that cliffhanger ending where NOTHING was resolved ughhhh. Hope season 4 is better.

[@themoviecritic1092]

It definitely will be since they worked on Seasons 3 and 4 simultaneously, I think this was just the bridge from the second season to that season. Letting us get into the minds of the characters and all. Sometimes, things just don't get resolved right away yk? But maybe I'm just being too naive, most people really didn't like that progression didn't occur and I get it

[@jqydon]

I think season 4 will fit together nicely with this one, as yeah it feels like half a season but it’s definitely a strong half of a season. Right now it feels a little bare, but I think when the series is done it’ll be appreciated more in retrospect as future viewers will have the whole story.

[@samfilmkid]

The style of this season was very much like the dishes Carmy is obsessively working on: Sparse, minute details and lots of empty space where seemingly not much is happening. I don't think it was the best season, but I have rewatched it twice since it first aired and I think a lot of the small details will pay off in Season Four. I think we will look back and realize this was necessary.

[@Chonsta]

this season had wayy too much faks for me. shoulda cut their screentime in half and gave it to cicero and ebra!!!

[@zoc.6922]

It's funny how much Carmy not dealing with finances is biting him in the ass. Looking back at season 1, there were things that he just wasn't dealing with financially that Richie, Sydney or someone else dealt with. He wants to do everything all at once. With how high pressured everything is now, their falling in line. Everyone (but Syd) got training and they are wanting to see the fruits of their labor. But, they can't improve at the dishes because he's changing the menu every day. Carmy "not needing personal enjoyment" just means he's making everyone around him miserable.

[@UnexpectedAmy]

Such an amazing season, the art direction is exquisite and the character development is visceral! Final episode is like the last episodes of Evangelion!

[@KingSlayer_.]

I see ads for this show everywhere, and I dont get the hype around it🤷‍♂️

[@emmanuelgrande4027]

Napkins is one of the best, but it means more if you’re Hispanics. It hits very hard and captures the struggles of Hispanics, and the beauty of Mike and how he was able to help a person trying their best who is willing to be the backbone of many jobs

[@akshitjain2906]

finally someone gets it. I don't understand the hate at all

[@stev6963]

Wow, I actually found this season to be an absolute disappointment with no underlying direction or a fully realized plot. It was a disappointment compared to the previous 2 seasons and it seems that many others agree that it fell short this season.

[@tidepride86]

I just hope they don't stretch the show on too long until the writing peters out and becomes another show that fails in the end

[@bishbosh4815]

People with no experience and a degree can be chosen over someone with lots of experience but no degree, but whenever you try to apply for a job with a degree they say you need experience????

[@blahblah1315]

I've only seen 1st 2 episodes yet. I'm getting head ache and seems pointless. However I'll carry on cause I enjoyed season 1 and 2

[@sitaro1207]

Season 3 and 4 got greenlit at the same time. They are setting up the next season which is why 3 is just a long setup with montages and flashbacks

[@hidden_name7469]

​@@sitaro1207seems like cope

[@sitaro1207]

@@hidden_name7469 not cope. Its the truth. This season isn't good. The Boys did it as well. Below average season with a finale setting up next season. I guess this is what TV is now

[@hidden_name7469]

@@sitaro1207 oh I thought you were excusing season 3 lol. I definitely agree season 3 was a snooze fest haha

[@joeybidner]

Loved this season and this video

[@Drey.Alexander]

Take a few episodes to experiment by all means by a whole season? Especially when they were short 30 min episodes as is why would you do a season 3 that is completely nothing like the previous two to make it all land and finish amazingly in season 4? Makes zero sense It's already hard enough to live up to a hype in any great series finale season why put that extra pressure on everything with an experimental season 3 def a money grab after all the acclaim

[@ricklepick11]

Pretentious, pointless and lacking substance. Stop glorifying mediocrity, The Bear is better than this.

[@mr.movietrailers3591]

100% season three is like they just gave up horrible hard to watch completely agree season one and two was amazing if this were season one no one would watch season two

[@jqydon]

@@mr.movietrailers3591illl never understand a take like this tbh. I want to and I respect that you have another opinion but it feels so extreme when the season really isn’t that big of a departure from others. I don’t think it’s perfect or necessarily the strongest, but why is it masterpiece or garbage to some people? Media discourse has lost so much nuance imo. I hope s4 resolves some issues with this one but I don’t see how it can be seen as a train wreck when it’s biggest flaw is being an incomplete but compelling story.

[@binweiss8297]

This was probably just something that came out weird in the wording, but Liza Colon-Zayas plays Tina, and Ayo Edibiri who plays Sydney directed that episode. Also, this season was a downgrade imo from season 2, but it would be nearly impossible to top that and it was still very good. Ice Chips was top tier television. maybe the 3rd best episode behind Forks and Fishes. Maybe that chaotic season 1 episode goes above it, i forgot that ones name.

[@zach11590]

It really feels like this whole season was like a season 3 part a and we are missing the part b. I liked the season but it really felt like overall nothing really happened

[@lostpathblog]

5:44 BATISTA! 🩸🔪

[@JC-wn7ih]

Is this new season as well as the new season of The Boys really as bad as people say they are? Haven’t watched them yet.

[@raymondsims7042]

No neither season is “bad” but because both shows are held to such a high standard due to how great the previous seasons are, both seasons are the weakest in their shows. Although the boys season 4 isn’t over yet

[@dfqgoing_on6899]

The boys have been on a steady decline since s2 but bear has been peak for s1 and s2 its just s3 is kind of like an intermediate season

[@Twellveslugg]

Honestly to me is the best season

[@aleksandervadla9881]

Where can i Watch it?

[@samuelgonzalez-tovar3936]

Hulu or Fx

[@GroundUnderMedia]

s3 is the setup season for 4

[@boborris1317]

Season was amazing . This show is by far the best thing on television as well as house of the dragon

[@herbg4866]

Yeah it’s great, still great. Even better if you’ve ever worked in a restaurant

[@octagonexclusive]

Season 2 set the bar too high. Season 3 wasn't as good as S1 or S2 but hopefully Season 4 will be better

[@eggburt6169]

I personally found it contrived & pretentious especially the first episode. It wasn’t bad just didn’t feel as wowed or like it had the same razzle dazzle the first 2 seasons had. If I could some it up in the simplest of words I’d say “it insists upon itself”

[@SadClownBadSummer]

It feels surreal and meta how they presented it. Carmy being a perfectionist and keeps asking everyone to refire the dishes on later episodes, his current mindset reflects on the "contrived & pretentious first episode" on how he sees things in his head but the opposite on how he handle things in reality in the latter episodes which makes him a pretentious prick in the eyes of his coworkers. In the first episode we get to take a look of what's inside Carmy's head, everything that inspired and traumatized him why he wants everything to be perfect because in his head it should look, feel, and taste like the montage that we see.

[@themoviecritic1092]

Imo the first episode was really freaking cool! It might be one of my favorite episodes in the entire series. I'm sorry to hear that this season didn't necessarily do it for you, though! Hopefully Season 4 does :D

[@BPZ123]

IMO Season 3 was 8.5/10 Btw Fishes >= Forks

[@imanolazpiazu1998]

I see how this season is cinematographically amazing, but that does not make for good and enjoyable TV. Most of the episodes are frankly unbearable

[@unclesam6972]

Finally someone positive? I hate when ppl exaggerate negatively on something that I LOVE !!! 😂

[@hidden_name7469]

Yeah! It's a bad review when it doesn't agree with your point of view. But when it does it's a good review lol

[@unclesam6972]

@@hidden_name7469 yes!

[@SkuYguY_]

Deal with it that's how reviews work no one's gonna like what you like and they'll point out the flaws it has

[@elliotcalvert4282]

just watched napkins and absoutely loved it, but the rest of the season has been disappointing so far

[@fenixa2z936]

There is only 1 bad thing about S3. John Cena. I mean WTF. Lol

[@chriswyatt9869]

I’m only 4 episodes in and not enjoying it as much as I’d hoped. Seems overly pretentious and artsy, sure previous seasons had it but at least it balanced it out with substance. 4 episodes in and nothing has happened, cool shots and editing can only take you so far

[@Cameo96_]

Cant convince me this season was good. It was ight.

[@griffinslack]

Holy cow what a glaze bro it was filler season 4 will hopefully make up for it

[@TimoFromNorway]

Weak season.

[@JamesHightower18]

Nice bait

[@TimoFromNorway]

@@JamesHightower18 "Stop disliking what i like!". Are you 12?

[@Cheese23145]

@@TimoFromNorway” are you 12” yeah this is obvious bait. if it really isn’t then give the season some constructive criticism rather than just saying it’s weak.

[@Sonicore]

The hell are you talking about

[@TimoFromNorway]

@Sonicore Hmm, i don't know. Weird though, that my post has 70 likes, and the majority of rottentomatoes scores have a problem with this season... It's not like I'm in the minority here... Oh, wait. DUDE this show is so well made with it's super tense and "realistic" dialogue that's like a fever dream of clever camera cuts and close up shots of repetitive technical tasks culminating in character development we've already seen 3 times! Carmy is haunted by Cheffrey winger sitting in the corner, Richie is in a nice tux on a redemption tour as he improves his front of house abilities, Sydney and Carmys future is uncertain and so is Carmy and Claire's relationship. I just described to you both the last episode of season 2 and the last episode of season 3. That's absolutely fucking lazy. Also, Richie and carmy have the best chemistry out of all the characters by far, so they did what? Wrote an entire season without them speaking to each other. Garbage. Sydney and pastry chef can't act for shit. Their attempts at making their characters seem uncertain just comes off as the actors being uncertain how to act. "UM...LIKE....UM...LIKE". Takes me out every time. The napkins episode was the most boring, up-it's-own-ass piece of Emmy bait horseshit I've ever seen. 48 minutes just for JLC to say "I know I'm crazy but I'm a mom and a human too" and the daughter to say "I don't wanna be like you." With just annoyingly close shots of their face.

[@koustabhchoudhury7907]

Failed to captivate me like season 2 did. It was good but it could have been better. The pacing felt off in a lot of scenes keeping in mind that i enjoyed every second of Ice Chips.

[@Karboooo]

is this satire?

[@angelines29]

The only thing I hated about this season were the Faks. Too much, too annoying. Who cares about them?

[@bishbosh4815]

Nah im sorry, this show just isnt for me, it's too artistic, a lot of style but not enough substance. I enjoyed the energy and anxiety and complexity of the story and characters in season 1 and most of season 2, but in this season it just feels like its spinning its wheels for me and recycling the same ideas, and at times is pretentious

[@spbynum]

The season was…not good. It’s unfortunate, but that is the reality. Acting? Stellar. Cinematography? A little gratuitous at times but great. Editing? A little excessive as if to show off how much money they got this season but again: clearly a high talent level here. The plot and the character development just aren’t there. Very little was accomplished in these departments. You can almost skip this entire season and nothing would be lost. We wasted SO much time on backstory that developed nothing we needed, banter, and Faks that we didn’t start or resolve ANYTHING at all this season. Way too much sizzle and very little steak.

[@josueidk21]

It fucking sucks. Too much of the Faks ffs. No character development whatsoever. The acting feels off at various times and shots are often long and tedious. It feels too self-congratulated for having two amazing seasons, and this shouldn't be how you want your TV show to feel like EVER

[@HeathLawrence-o6h]

I am so angry with season 3 likethe seasons before the Cinematography beautiful and the character development is wonderful.however it drives me insane it feels like it breaks a social contract with the viewer . It deveolps plot points and purposely leaves them unresolved. Obviously the review, but no resolution to his relationship with Claire. What is happening the Sydney andher new opportunity (she should leave and take the opportunity to growin her profession ) . And Marcus developing the new dessert its not fair to us the audience for them to open so many plot points and purposely leave them unresolved and us unsatisfied. And lastly please curb the amount of time spent with the Fecks it immediately turns grates on me the huge drop in the quality of performance and story when the twaddle on for long stretchs. I wonder if it was a compromise made for Matty Mathison becoming a executive producer.

[@gig7932]

I enjoyed this season but episode 1 just felt like nonsense to me.

[@ValyrianPrince]

I disagree

[@PlazaMoon]

Series 1 & 2 were great. Season 3 has been pretty poor. So much of it is meandering, drifting, too reliant on soundtrack, intimate conversations that don't compel, entirely pointless banter (esp. between the Fak bros.), and episodes that are so dull or uncomfortable to watch, I end up skipping parts of it. It's a shame, because the acting is great, the general idea is great and the continuity of the struggle and Carmy's growing obsession with michelin star status. But, at times certain directors have become too self-indulgent with mood, music, camera-shots, down-time......The Bear was never meant to become an art film.

[@lolcats987654321]

Honestly. Mid.

[@mr.movietrailers3591]

At Best, I actually found out to be hard to watch and it’s sad because I love season one and two

[@willlloyd9480]

I genuinely think it’s some of the worst tv Iv ever seen, no story line, all over the place editing .

[@berserk____1878]

The Bear is pretentious AF

[@ReaperRells]

This show is awful. Lmao. Not sure what ppl see in it. Overrated, lot of filler with beautiful cinematography, no plot, outside of Tina meh character development. I dont get the hype

[@mr.movietrailers3591]

Season three is an abysmal failure awful fire whoever wrote this show. It’s terrible if this was season one no one would watch season two it’s that bad.