I just reread this after finishing season two with trepidation, astonishment and bereftness that THE BEAR is over, for now. It’s been eons since I felt so deeply for such an array of recognizably flawed but essentially lovable human bundles of injury and longing. There’s so much to say about this series. Your commentary is by far the most insightful I’ve found.
While belatedly getting into The Bear, I had to see your take on it, which positions me for a searching experience but doesn’t give too much away. My childhood family was riven by alcoholism and depression. Like Carmy, I had to get away and make my own place in the world. I didn’t understand, and better than he does, that living with a hard childhood legacy means constructing something beautiful and useful from the wreckage. The chaos in the restaurant is a metaphor. As I expected, you saw this too. I am eager to see what Carmy makes of his life and his talents. He’s trying so hard and I feel for him. And I love Sydney.
Beautiful summary, especially the part about all the things, big and small, that Carmy has done to help his staff realize their best selves. Hopefully he'll be able to realize the life he truly deserves next season.
I haven't read your write-up yet but I'm leaving a comment already because I'm so excited you wrote about THE BEAR. I have such huge feelings about it and I don't know anyone else who has watched it. I know your thoughts are going to add to my enjoyment of the show once I have a minute to read this post. Thank you!
I just reread this after finishing season two with trepidation, astonishment and bereftness that THE BEAR is over, for now. It’s been eons since I felt so deeply for such an array of recognizably flawed but essentially lovable human bundles of injury and longing. There’s so much to say about this series. Your commentary is by far the most insightful I’ve found.
While belatedly getting into The Bear, I had to see your take on it, which positions me for a searching experience but doesn’t give too much away. My childhood family was riven by alcoholism and depression. Like Carmy, I had to get away and make my own place in the world. I didn’t understand, and better than he does, that living with a hard childhood legacy means constructing something beautiful and useful from the wreckage. The chaos in the restaurant is a metaphor. As I expected, you saw this too. I am eager to see what Carmy makes of his life and his talents. He’s trying so hard and I feel for him. And I love Sydney.
Beautiful summary, especially the part about all the things, big and small, that Carmy has done to help his staff realize their best selves. Hopefully he'll be able to realize the life he truly deserves next season.
I haven't read your write-up yet but I'm leaving a comment already because I'm so excited you wrote about THE BEAR. I have such huge feelings about it and I don't know anyone else who has watched it. I know your thoughts are going to add to my enjoyment of the show once I have a minute to read this post. Thank you!