Anonymous
Post 07/04/2024 11:17     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
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Anonymous wrote:I was beyond excited for this season but sadly, it fell flat as a pancake.



I’m halfway through. It has its moments but feels disjointed compared to previous seasons. The terrible season opener didn’t help.


+1

After watching episode two and feeling like nothing happened in the first two episodes of the season I went back and watched the season two episode where Richie stages. It is one of my favorite episodes of tv ever. Season 3 is missing that spark and growth for me this far (halfway through).


I agree, even though there are some incredible moments and even whole episodes.

The ep where Sugar is giving birth made me actually cry. I don't want to spoil anything here but - yeah, it was powerful.

Overall it just feels kind of random so far. I can live with a hangout/random show - but it sort of feels like Atlanta as it went on, where it got sick of itself and its story, and decided to be a Great Big Experimental Project that I personally did not enjoy as much.

I also feel like the stuff with Clare feels off.

But that said, we're tearing through it! So even Bear not at its best has my attention.


PP again and I’ll watch the whole season too! I do like the beautiful food and level of focus and perfectionism about this show.


I am the PP and we finished watching last night. It left me feeling dissatisfied.

Yes, chef, I will still eagerly watch the next season. But this one - meh. It felt like it was sort of out of ideas. There were beautiful moments, gorgeous scenes, powerful emotions, still. It's just I have a really high standard for this show. Every second counts.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2024 08:21     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I was beyond excited for this season but sadly, it fell flat as a pancake.



I’m halfway through. It has its moments but feels disjointed compared to previous seasons. The terrible season opener didn’t help.


+1

After watching episode two and feeling like nothing happened in the first two episodes of the season I went back and watched the season two episode where Richie stages. It is one of my favorite episodes of tv ever. Season 3 is missing that spark and growth for me this far (halfway through).


I agree, even though there are some incredible moments and even whole episodes.

The ep where Sugar is giving birth made me actually cry. I don't want to spoil anything here but - yeah, it was powerful.

Overall it just feels kind of random so far. I can live with a hangout/random show - but it sort of feels like Atlanta as it went on, where it got sick of itself and its story, and decided to be a Great Big Experimental Project that I personally did not enjoy as much.

I also feel like the stuff with Clare feels off.

But that said, we're tearing through it! So even Bear not at its best has my attention.


PP again and I’ll watch the whole season too! I do like the beautiful food and level of focus and perfectionism about this show.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2024 08:20     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
Anonymous wrote:After hearing people’s confusion about the season 3 opener, I found this online. This helped as I watched.

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/the-bear-season-3-premiere-explained-flashbacks-carmy-1235047217/


Thanks for this! I guess a personal issue of mine is needing to read an article to understand the episode. It should stand on its own.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2024 04:42     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
After hearing people’s confusion about the season 3 opener, I found this online. This helped as I watched.

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/the-bear-season-3-premiere-explained-flashbacks-carmy-1235047217/
Anonymous
Post 07/03/2024 23:01     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
Huh. This may have been my favorite season so far. The cinematography, the writing, the acting.

It was all, no pun intended, chef’s kiss for me.
Anonymous
Post 07/03/2024 09:01     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I was beyond excited for this season but sadly, it fell flat as a pancake.



I’m halfway through. It has its moments but feels disjointed compared to previous seasons. The terrible season opener didn’t help.


+1

After watching episode two and feeling like nothing happened in the first two episodes of the season I went back and watched the season two episode where Richie stages. It is one of my favorite episodes of tv ever. Season 3 is missing that spark and growth for me this far (halfway through).


I agree, even though there are some incredible moments and even whole episodes.

The ep where Sugar is giving birth made me actually cry. I don't want to spoil anything here but - yeah, it was powerful.

Overall it just feels kind of random so far. I can live with a hangout/random show - but it sort of feels like Atlanta as it went on, where it got sick of itself and its story, and decided to be a Great Big Experimental Project that I personally did not enjoy as much.

I also feel like the stuff with Clare feels off.

But that said, we're tearing through it! So even Bear not at its best has my attention.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2024 22:26     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
Very blah season. No interesting story arc. Richie was amazing last season and so little to work with this season. Main guy is a pain in the ass douche and I didn’t care about him at all this season. He just annoyed me. They should do a spinoff where everyone follows the girl chef to her new restaurant where she won’t be pushed around by him.

Liked the two bottle episodes. Last episode with all those high-minded chefs SUCKED.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2024 22:23     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
Man I love Daniel! One of the best meals of my life. Was excited to see it make a guest appearance.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2024 22:19     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
Anonymous wrote:I just watched S3 Ep1 and loved it. Those of you who had a problem with it…why? It’s everything the show is really about.


I’m one of the PPs and nothing happened. It felt like it was trying too hard. I still need to see a story not just a montage of scenes throughout Carmy’s life.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2024 20:41     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
I just watched S3 Ep1 and loved it. Those of you who had a problem with it…why? It’s everything the show is really about.
Anonymous
Post 06/28/2024 23:31     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I was beyond excited for this season but sadly, it fell flat as a pancake.



I’m halfway through. It has its moments but feels disjointed compared to previous seasons. The terrible season opener didn’t help.


+1

After watching episode two and feeling like nothing happened in the first two episodes of the season I went back and watched the season two episode where Richie stages. It is one of my favorite episodes of tv ever. Season 3 is missing that spark and growth for me this far (halfway through).
Anonymous
Post 06/28/2024 23:10     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear


All caught up. Ready for season 4!
Anonymous
Post 06/28/2024 21:32     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
Anonymous wrote:I plan to start Season 3 this weekend. Since I can barely (sorry for the pun) remember the last episode of Season 2, I think I will do a rewatch. Will that help with the confusion if this first episode?


The first episode isn't confusing. Don't try to follow any narrative. Just let the gestalt wash over you
Anonymous
Post 06/28/2024 13:04     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
Anonymous wrote:I was beyond excited for this season but sadly, it fell flat as a pancake.



I’m halfway through. It has its moments but feels disjointed compared to previous seasons. The terrible season opener didn’t help.
Anonymous
Post 06/28/2024 12:25     Subject: The amazingness of The Bear
I was beyond excited for this season but sadly, it fell flat as a pancake.