Critic's Darling bear It's back with season 3, which is more disjointed and unfocused than previous releases.
It picks up right where the characters left off in Season 2. Each member of the main cast is preoccupied with their own issues, which guide the structure of the season.
The unfocused nature and subpar structure make for a cluttered season that's hard to like.
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Chaos is the essence of the game. bear And as always, the chaos in the kitchen now spills over into the characters' personal lives.
Episode one is a collection of fragmented, avant-garde memories, as Carmen (Jeremy Allen White) reflects on his career and how he got to his current position, locked in a walk-in refrigerator.
This workaround is an interesting approach, but unfortunately falls apart as the half-hour episode draws to a close, as most of the information shown has already been covered and handled better in previous seasons.
Jeremy Allen White’s performance as Carmen “Carmy” Belzatto remains superb throughout Season 3. His nuanced portrayal of trauma is refreshing to watch.
The second and third episodes will see the return of the entire cast, including Ebon Moss Batcharak's iconic Richie and Ayo Ebebiri's Sucheg Sydney.
These two episodes introduce Carmy's “non-negotiables” list, which leads to multiple complaints about items on the list.
This episode sees the return of the show's signature comedic tone, but the best moment is Lionel Boyce's performance as Marcus.
He gave a moving speech at his mother's funeral, a moment that left some in the audience in tears.
The fourth episode maintains a similar vibe, mixing serious scenes with light-hearted jokes.
Richie performed alongside his ex-wife's current fiancé, reminiscent of the scene where Richie passionately sang along to a Taylor Swift song. love story In the previous season.
Shooting of bear Throughout season three, it's been one of the show's best draws.
A fascinating combination of passionate close-ups that allow the audience to feel the tension of many scenes, and original shots that drive the themes forward.
“Take me there, Bear.”
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The fifth episode features a computer that appears to restore Bear to his original state, and John Cena makes a surprise cameo.
It brings back a proper plot that was missing in previous episodes, but by splitting its focus between the Fuck family nonsense and the restaurant's more serious problems, the episode is torn between two extremes and fails to resonate.
In episode 6, Bears It's time for best supporting actress, Tina (Liza Colon-Zayas), to shine.
The film revolves around why she came to The Beef and how she found a place in hell with the Belzatto family.It is also directed by Ayo Edebiri.
More than halfway through the season, there's been no real progress, Carmie remains anxious, and Sydney is presented with a new job opportunity but can't make a decision.
At this point, the show feels empty, unable to offer anything new, only hiding behind the glossy surface of beautiful direction.
The title of episode seven, “Legacy,” represents a central theme of the season: each of the central characters is defined by their legacy in their own way.
Sydney develops a deep resentment towards Kermie, as she is the only person Kermie will listen to, but even then she only listens to half of what Kermie has to say.
Episode 8 is the best episode of the season, but it doesn't hold a candle to the double whammy of season 2. fish and fork.
Almost the entire film takes place in an operating room, where Carmie's sister Sugar (Abby Elliott) gives birth while being comforted by her mother (Jamie Lee Curtis).
The relationship between Sugar and her mother is perfectly portrayed as they both try to understand each other and overcome their problems.
It's a great way to break up Carmy's silly behavior and is sure to get a reaction from the audience.
In episode 9, audiences are once again thrown into the flames of Bear's kitchen as the chefs try to keep the peace and remain creative, all the while Carmy shouts at them.
It starts with a video about magic and camera tricks, and then directly informs the audience that Bear's magic is fading under Carmy's control.
Episode 10 ended the season on a weak note, failing to find a satisfying conclusion to any of the plot threads.
This problem is made worse when the message “To Be Continued” appears on the screen just before the end credits.
It's a tall order to ask an audience to stick around for the next installment after an ending like this.
“It all depends on the upbringing”
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It's sad to watch this show bear Considering how great the first two seasons were, this one could be said to be a flop on its own merits.
The performances are as good as ever, with Ebon and Ayo standing out, delivering separate performances that lift the show past a season of declining quality.
Tradition and magic have defined this season, making it all the more disappointing that they will not reach the heights previously achieved.
What to check bear The next one will be offered with great hesitation.
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