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The Bear, a remarkable Hulu comedy-drama, embraces the mantra “Every second counts.” This phrase serves as both inspiration and comfort, found on sleek kitchen walls and scrawled on calendars in the Chicago sandwich shop, The Bear. The second season of this outstanding series exemplifies this mantra, showcasing meticulous craft and focus in its 10-episode run. Every moment, from lines to shots to performances, contributes to the feeling that The Bear is currently the best thing on television.
The new season continues from the surprising ending of season one, where The Original Beef diner was saved by the discovery of illicit earnings hidden in cans of pulped tomatoes. With newfound cash, head chef Carmy Berzatto and his team transform their greasy sandwich joint into a high-end restaurant.
While the show’s signature flavor of bittersweet piquancy and chaotic scenes remain, the second season expands beyond the confines of the kitchen. This allows the ensemble cast more room to develop. Alongside the restaurant renovation story arc, viewers are treated to extended sequences and episodes focused on other characters, such as pastry chef Marcus, who undertakes an apprenticeship in Copenhagen, and chef de cuisine Sydney, who seeks inspiration and recognition in her culinary journey.
The result is a more egalitarian plot, resulting in slightly less screen time for Carmy. However, Jeremy Allen White effectively conveys his character’s inner conflict through subtle gestures and reactions. The ceaseless conflict between his passionate heart and joy-denying brain is showcased as he embarks on a new venture and reconnects with an old high school crush.
Richie, the restaurant’s “manager” and Carmy’s “cousin,” has always felt like an outsider. However, in a touching episode, he finds purpose and self-respect as he apprentices under a world-leading chef, portrayed by Olivia Colman. The Bear thrives on the razor’s edge of emotions and moods. Before Richie’s tender moment, viewers are taken on a bruising journey through a nightmarish Berzatto family Christmas, featuring Jamie Lee Curtis and Jon Bernthal in standout roles. It’s a tragicomedy that simultaneously offers hysterical farce and raw, soul-draining domestic drama. The intensity of The Bear is unmatched, a true gem in television.
★★★★★
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