"Bear" - it's not a comedy

[RainCaster]

It's a psycho drama with loads of worshipful images of food. I still don't understand it, though I have watched 3 seasons.

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. Is it worth watching? I think I see adverts on Hulu, but I thought it was a cooking show.

[RainCaster]

2. it's not a "how to cook" show

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 .

[OAITW r.2.0]

9. Thanks...I might take a flyer on it, then. No cooking directions and no laugh track.

[Alpeduez21]

8. I think it's worth watching

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.

[OAITW r.2.0]

10. Gonna have to watch now....

thanks!

[Auggie]

3. Yep, not a comedy. And I understand it.

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

[RainCaster]

5. That's a good explanation 👍

👍👍

[MN2theMax]

4. Definitely worth watching

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.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[vanlassie]

6. Jamie Lee Curtis is incredible.

And again in season 3 she steals the show. I love all the characters.

[MN2theMax]

7. She really is!

I love the characters too!

[OAITW r.2.0]

11. Based on this thread, I am all in.

I will give it a shot!

[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.

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13. "Bear"? or "The Bear"?

[Highway61]

14. "The Bear"

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.

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15. Watched Season 3, episode 1 last night.

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.

[Luciferous]

16. Watching that show gives me anxiety

It is a great show though

[Cuthbert Allgood]

17. It's very dark and very dry, but I agree it is a comedy.

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.

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18. I had to quit watching it.

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]

19. I agree.

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.

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20. Sadly, I think it jumped the shark.

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