I loved the first two seasons of The Bear.
There are some strong episodes and moments in this season but overall, it felt rushed and empty.
A major problem is they spent far too much time with characters we just don’t care enough about.
I did love Episode 6 (Napkins) that focused on Tina (Liza Colon-Zayas).
Seeing her backstory really made me love the character more.
Napkins is the highlight of this season.
I know the first episode of season three was pretty divided among fans.
It has very little dialogue and shows why Carmy is obsessed with perfection.
I enjoyed it but it did feel more like an overture to me.
The problem is the entire season felt like a prologue.
I have yet to talk to any fans who liked Ice Chips (episode 8).
First, they have dragged out Natalie’s pregnancy for far too long.
Secondly, this is not why we watch this show.
We watch The Bear because it shows the value of hard work.
I imagine for people working in restaurants, it’s an interesting look and perspective at what they do.
The episode Napkins showed us how someone can fall in love with working at a resturant.
Ice Chips didn’t give a shit about food.
I understand the elegance in pacing out a story but there is also a limit.
You still have to be telling a fucking story.
I don’t really give a shit about Natalie.
To be fair, the show hasn’t really either.
Even more incredulous, it was a boring time to spend with someone we don’t care about.
I’m still looking forward to Season 4.
I know how good it can be.
Season 3 was a long prologue.
Let’s get to the story now.
