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"Bear" - it's not a comedy (Original Post) RainCaster Sep 19 OP
Is it worth watching? I think I see adverts on Hulu, but I thought it was a cooking show. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 19 #1
it's not a "how to cook" show RainCaster Sep 19 #2
Thanks...I might take a flyer on it, then. No cooking directions and no laugh track. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 19 #9
I think it's worth watching Alpeduez21 Sep 19 #8
Gonna have to watch now.... OAITW r.2.0 Sep 19 #10
Yep, not a comedy. And I understand it. Auggie Sep 19 #3
That's a good explanation 👍 RainCaster Sep 19 #5
Definitely worth watching MN2theMax Sep 19 #4
Jamie Lee Curtis is incredible. vanlassie Sep 19 #6
She really is! MN2theMax Sep 19 #7
Based on this thread, I am all in. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 19 #11
I love this show, too! Silver Gaia Sep 20 #12
"Bear"? or "The Bear"? bif Sep 20 #13
"The Bear" Highway61 Sep 20 #14
Watched Season 3, episode 1 last night. bif Sep 20 #15
Watching that show gives me anxiety Luciferous Sep 20 #16
It's very dark and very dry, but I agree it is a comedy. Cuthbert Allgood Sep 22 #17
I had to quit watching it. bif Sep 24 #18
I agree. IL Dem Oct 3 #19
Sadly, I think it jumped the shark. bif Oct 3 #20

RainCaster

(11,591 posts)
2. it's not a "how to cook" show
Thu Sep 19, 2024, 11:05 PM
Sep 19

It's a drama about the people who work in a high-end restaurant. Their backgrounds, dreams, frustrations, etc.
I don't know why it won a shit+ton of awards this week as a comedy. I haven't laughed once and I'm 3 seasons into this. If this is a comedy, I'm a 7 limbed extra-terrestrial .

Alpeduez21

(1,865 posts)
8. I think it's worth watching
Thu Sep 19, 2024, 11:19 PM
Sep 19

I was entertained for 3 seasons worth. It has a unique perspective on plot development that is different. So as not to create a spoiler what I will call the family dinner episode from season two still occupies way too much space in my head. What the heck you can always stop watching it’s not like you sign a contract when you begin a show on Hulu.

Auggie

(31,842 posts)
3. Yep, not a comedy. And I understand it.
Thu Sep 19, 2024, 11:06 PM
Sep 19

Obsession. Substitute the quest for the ideal in food with painting, music, theater, writing -- same show.

MN2theMax

(1,738 posts)
4. Definitely worth watching
Thu Sep 19, 2024, 11:08 PM
Sep 19

The character development is exceptional. The casting is perfect. The story line is intense. The episode at the end of season 2, “Fishes”, was so intense, I had to keep pausing it so I could breathe. Jamie Lee Curtis should have won an Emmy for her epic performance. Highly recommend the series.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Silver Gaia

(4,897 posts)
12. I love this show, too!
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 02:21 AM
Sep 20

Honestly, it deserves every award it has gotten. They are well earned.

It's my understanding that it is classified as a comedy due to some odd, old Emmy rules about episodes generally not being hour length (drama-length), and something about the way in which it is filmed.

It sometimes does make me chuckle, but it is more of a dramedy. It is definitely not a funny comedy show.

What it does have is amazing, finely drawn characters in a character-driven show that are portrayed by top notch actors, writing that takes us into deep places in their relationships with each other, their families, and their community, and sensitive direction that brings out all these quirky qualities. Other actors seem to loooove this show and its cast.

It is unique. There is nothing else out there quite like it.

Yes. Watch it! Give it time to grow on you. If you enjoy quality television, you will not be disappointed.

Highway61

(2,573 posts)
14. "The Bear"
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 02:42 PM
Sep 20

Probably the best I've seen in one hell of a long time. Season 2 Episode 6 "Fishes" absolutely blew me away. The cast is stellar and the acting is amazing. No wonder it has been nominated for so many awards. It's funny, dark and brutally honest....and just wait until you meet Richie.

bif

(24,126 posts)
15. Watched Season 3, episode 1 last night.
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 03:21 PM
Sep 20

Very well done and different. It was sort of a random, train-of-thought recap of the first 2 seasons. Just one scene after another, artfully strung together without any narrative. Some absolutely beautiful food shots.

Cuthbert Allgood

(5,187 posts)
17. It's very dark and very dry, but I agree it is a comedy.
Sun Sep 22, 2024, 04:02 PM
Sep 22

The "nonnegotiables" scene was fucking hilarious.

You can't tell me that you watched the "Forks" episode and didn't laugh. Odenkirk was comedy gold in that episode. Half the time Cousin is on screen, I'm l laughing.

I don't think it is a comedy for everyone, but is funny as shit if you like super dark and dry.

bif

(24,126 posts)
18. I had to quit watching it.
Tue Sep 24, 2024, 09:17 AM
Sep 24

I started Season 3. The first episode was a recap. But the second episode was the leads in the kitchen bickering the whole time. The angst just got to me and I had to bail. Does it get better?

IL Dem

(849 posts)
19. I agree.
Thu Oct 3, 2024, 03:49 PM
Oct 3

I don't get how it was categorized as such for Emmys.

I think it's a drama with some funny moments. Can't stand the character Richie. I'm half way through the 2nd season.

bif

(24,126 posts)
20. Sadly, I think it jumped the shark.
Thu Oct 3, 2024, 05:21 PM
Oct 3

I watched 3 or 4 episodes of season 3 and bailed. The first 2 seasons were great. They should have quite then.

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