Tomorrow

Past experiences are never linear, they are always with us grabbing our attention and shaping us as a boiling pot

This episode capture who Carmy was and what he had to go through. All his flaws. It's beautiful, it's ugly, it's a bit masochistic. It's so dense, so masterful. I believe I've never watch something this minimal yet so communicative - all aspects of this craft is wonderful: the acting, the editing and pacing, the sound (the sound!) and the grade! It's just purely fantastic, a piece of art. It's a perfect representation of the ideas behind fine cooking.

Everything has led up to this point.

If seasons 1 & 2 explored the boundaries of producing anxiety in the audience this is the benzo to bring everything down into a hazy artificial calm. I have never really enjoyed recap episodes but this recontextualized and revealed new things and fleshed out things only implied in seasons 1 & 2. It was a refreshing intro to a usually panic inducing mood on this show. Seeing how past events shaped Carm all in succession even though completely out of phase made a potentially sleepy episode engaging and thought provoking. I kept waiting for the shoe to drop but then it dawned on me that it would all happen later as the cut to black and fuzzed out audio crescendo signaled the end.

Wow. I don't know why (deep down I do know why) but this episode hit me like a train. I sobbed like a little kid. This season premiere beautifuly passes all the right emotions. Spot on acting, captivating music. It is also a great recap of Carmy's journey. A rather silent but powerful episode that is beautifuly curated. Every shot, every moment is throughly tought upon. Not one moment goes in vain. A showcase episode on all the right things about The Bear: excellent acting, great music, beautifully shot moments. It is also quite intense. Keep up the good work. Haven't seen the full season but as of this moment it is in my top 3 episodes of the show.

A smashing start to the new season of one of the best shows out there. A masterclass in editing and cinematography. A clever and complex combination of many of the threads from the first seasons and a deeper look into how Carmy became the chef he is. Demanding for those who aren't familiar with the show but highly rewarding and promising for those who are already hooked. In terms of dialogue, less is indeed better sometimes. The music was ever so peaceful and Jeremy Allen's charisma exudes in every frame. Let's not forget the dishes and how the show continues to use them as metaphors for the characters' thoughts and personality while also adding to the narrative. Excellent.

Tomorrow was the perfect start to season 3. The Bear is one of my favorite shows of all time and this episode truly shows that there is nothing like it. This episode is the perfect segway between the chaotic season finale and what I assume will be a chaotic episode 2. This episode really shows us who Carmy is, and the effect that he has on those around him. It manages to show the aftermath of the finale, and all of Carmy's past in a truly beautiful way that helps us see why he is the way he is. It manages to do time jumps in a non confusing way. Usually I get bored out with slow episodes without much dialogue like this one, however this was truly different. This episode is truly actions speak louder than words. The point comes across clearly with the fantastic acting this in this show and the amazing soundtrack behind it. All in all, I could not have asked for a much better opening episode after what was the amazing season 2 finale.