"Bear" - it's not a comedy

[Silver Gaia]

12. I love this show, too!

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.