Worms

By the end of the year, this episode will probably end up with a 7.5 or so. Which is great, but this Syd centered episode was wonderful and deserves a rating in the strong eights. Really enjoying season 4! The found-family-trope really hits throughout the episodes and I'm so here for it!

I wonder if we'll see Syd's cousin and her daughter again. Very great chemistry and decent acting by all of them!

Though the pacing reminds me of season 3 (which I enjoyed), season 4 feels a bit more vibrant and less depressing. I love it and this change in direction had to be made.

I'm already sad that season 5 will be the final season. But it's probably for the very best!

As someone who cherishes every glimpse we get into Sydney's life outside of the kitchen, this was a delectable episode. I loved watching her dynamic with her cousin and her niece (or second cousin, rather) and hearing more about why she's so torn between The Bear and Shapiro's place. So far, her viewpoint could be gleaned from gestures and expressions and hints, but it was nice to hear it in her own words (even through a sleepover metaphor lol). This episode was funny, it was warm, it was grounded, it was enlightening (in terms of Shapiro's flaws), and for me, personally, it felt familiar in the best way. Kudos to Ayo and Lionel for this one!

Ayo Edebiri truly did prove her worth to why she fits into the category lead comedy actress. Danielle deadwhyler on the bear was a surprise for me, but she fits so well into this episode. Their banter felt so natural together it made you feel like you were there with them. Literally love the little girl in the episode. It felt like Sydney was looking at her as sort of her inner child trying to tackle the decisions she's facing in her life. I also loved how this episode tackles the micro aggressive challenges that Sydney faces with the people she interacts with. It was too accurate to the point where it was almost triggering. Honestly hope she sweeps this year. Her and Lionel definitely need to be writing more. I couldn't stop laughing.

She has? Well give her another one because she is kicking ass this season, and this episode she has shown it big time. May be one of the first times I've seen her as credited being the writer the episode too. Total bottle episode and long takes show her range and acting abilities. Side note, the trick about adding tomato paste to hamburger helper is a sneaky good idea. Just give Sydney her own episode every season because they are always fun when she's the main focus.

I'm interested to see where this whole story arc with the partnership agreement finally goes. This season you can tell is doing a lot of healing from the pain they all endured in season 3.

This episode focused entirely on Sydney which I thought wasn't a bad idea, since her character is also going through a time with some major choices!

Ever since season 3 Sydney got a second propersition with a job a different place, and rver since we have seen her character really struggle with that decision!

I really enjoyed Sydney trying to explain this impossible decision to the kid TJ! It was such a meaningfull and creative way for her to explain how it felt like working at The Bear and why she loves it so much, yet also what makes her consider this other opportunity! Does she want to evolve her skills, or does she wants to stay at a place that feels more like family and comfortable?

Yeah it was slow, but I enjoyed the creative way Sydney's struggle were portrayed!