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Season 2 – The Bear

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99% Tomatometer 113 Reviews 92% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
A young chef from the fine dining world comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he's used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother's suicide. As Carmy fights to transform both the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew that ultimately reveals itself as his chosen family.
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The Bear — Season 2

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Instead of reinventing the menu, The Bear's second season wisely opts to toss its lovable characters into another frying pan of adversity, lets 'em cook, and serves up yet another supremely satisfying dish.

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Simran Hans New Statesman 01/16/2024
It’s the kind of rich character development that’s missing from most TV and films. Like in a great sports movie, the thrill is in seeing each team member working in synchronicity, lest the whole performance fall flat. Go to Full Review
Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 12/14/2023
Jeremy Allen White is still great on The Bear, but credit to the creative team for realizing that this is a show that works best as a true ensemble and not as a star vehicle with some meaty supporting roles. Go to Full Review
Camilla Long The Times (UK) 07/24/2023
It’s a show about food in which the camera itself seems starving, pushing hungrily up against its main characters as they try to resurrect their failing sandwich shop in Chicago. Go to Full Review
Samantha Schuster Cinéfilo Serial Jul 25
4/5
Not only did it advance the story in an interesting and different way than what we had seen in the previous installment, but it also delved deeper into the supporting characters with a rather optimistic and hopeful message. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews Jan 18
"Season 2 of The Bear completely flips the script on the show’s first season with more mature storytelling and precise character work." Go to Full Review
Tanzim Pardiwalla Filmfare 09/20/2024
The season is packed with wonderful performances and a particularly intense holiday episode that is easily one of the most loaded moments of TV this year. Go to Full Review
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Anthony Y. @Antoniobruv Nov 24 The best season by far (I’ve only seen 1 and 2) because of its intensity and backstory build ups. It includes things I did not expect or think of before hand. Very amazing piece of work. See more Marco L Nov 23 (CASTELLANO) Ver The Bear es, literalmente, sentir el corazón de una cocina latiendo a toda velocidad. No hay trampa ni artificio. Así es de verdad: ese ruido constante, la tensión, el sudor, los gritos, la frustración y también esos segundos de calma que duran lo justo antes de que vuelva la tormenta. No exagera. Refleja exactamente lo que se vive en un restaurante, sea un bar de barrio o un tres estrellas Michelin. Yo he estado ahí. Lo he visto. Lo he vivido. Cada episodio es una olla a presión. Todo se mezcla: el talento, la rabia, la ansiedad, el cansancio, el miedo a fallar. Y en medio de todo eso, aparece la humanidad. Porque The Bear no va solo de cocinar, va de gente rota que intenta encontrar sentido entre el caos. Y eso la hace tan cercana. Jeremy Allen White está inmenso. Su mirada lo dice todo: la desesperación, la entrega, el amor por algo que también te destruye. El resto del reparto brilla igual, cada uno con sus propias cicatrices, cada uno sosteniendo esa tensión como puede. La serie no te da respiro. Es pura adrenalina, puro estrés, pero también pura verdad. Es la cocina tal y como es: un lugar donde la perfección no existe, donde se trabaja al límite y donde cada plato es un acto de fe. Terminas exhausto, pero emocionado. Y cuando llegan los créditos, te quedas pensando: "Sí, esto es exactamente así." No hay duda: The Bear es una de las series más auténticas y potentes que se han hecho sobre el trabajo, la pasión y el sacrificio. Brutal en su sinceridad. Inolvidable. (ENGLISH) Watching The Bear feels like being inside a real kitchen — heart pounding, noise everywhere, no space to breathe. There’s no trick here. This is how it truly is: the shouting, the sweat, the pressure, the fear of messing up, and those rare seconds of quiet that vanish as soon as they appear. It doesn’t exaggerate. It captures perfectly what happens behind those swinging doors — whether it’s a neighborhood café or a Michelin-star restaurant. I’ve been there. I’ve seen it. I’ve lived it. Every episode is a pressure cooker. Talent, anger, anxiety, exhaustion — it’s all there, boiling together. But amid that chaos, there’s something deeply human. The Bear isn’t just about cooking; it’s about broken people trying to make sense of themselves while everything burns around them. That’s what makes it so powerful. Jeremy Allen White is extraordinary. You can read everything in his eyes: despair, devotion, love for something that both drives and destroys him. The rest of the cast is just as strong — every character scarred, every one holding on with what little strength they have left. The show doesn’t give you a break. It’s relentless, intense, and painfully real. Kitchens are like that — places where perfection doesn’t exist, where survival depends on rhythm, teamwork, and faith. When the credits roll, you’re drained but somehow grateful, thinking, "Yes, that’s exactly how it is." The Bear is one of the most honest, powerful portrayals ever made about work, passion, and sacrifice. Raw, sincere, unforgettable. See more Paul S Nov 8 There were a few plot holes that made the show a little less than the first season (I can't say without spoiling it), but this season was still incredibly heartfelt and enjoyable. This season probably has the best ensemble episode I've ever seen, and the expansion of characters added so much to the show. I definitely recommend it for drama fans! See more Fanny F Sep 26 Love love. That's all i can say. See more Aug 17 Somhow worse than Season 1. See more Binge W Jul 29 I don't get all that passive aggressive behavior. Do American people really behave like that? See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Beef Faced with the reality of opening a new restaurant, the crew must make a plan. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Pasta The crew splits up to work towards their new vision. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Sundae Sydney searches Chicago for culinary inspiration. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Honeydew Marcus challenges himself to a series of new dishes that could improve the restaurant. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Pop The renovation gets off track and threatens to close the restaurant for good. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Fishes Feast of the Seven Fishes. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Forks Richie stages. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Bolognese The crew awaits a do-or-die fire suppression test. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Omelette Final preparations are made for The Bear's first service. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 22, 2023 The Bear Friends and family night at The Bear. Details
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Season Info

Director
Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo
Creator
Christopher Storer
Executive Producer
Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo, Nate Matteson, Hiro Murai, Josh Senior, Matty Matheson
Screenwriter
Joanna Calo, Kelly Galuska, Karen Joseph Adcock, Alex Russell, Christopher Storer, Catherine Schetina
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 22, 2023