Pop

I don't know why the episode is rated 8 !!. It was nothing but a masterpiece. Most people were upset with the romantic scenario and its addition to the story. I don't know why. Carmy relationship with his girlfriend added a deep, dramatic and extensive building to carmy character. The bear still gives me that magical feeling. And the distinctive vibe... literally throughout the episode I was smiling and tense... from the visual aspect, the music, the dialogues and the narrative depth, the camera, photography and cinematography aspect... It's Just So carefully crafted... for those idiots who did not like the episode because the series moved away from the kitchen events a little bit. I'm sure they didn't understand that the restaurant had 6 weeks left until it opened.. and their journey of building and planning the restaurant and their problems was so interesting and funny.. the best episode of the season so far for me.. just 10/10.

I really had my doubts after 3 or so episodes of season 2 of The Bear. I TRULLY liked Season 1, it was so well crafted - from the atmosphere to the editing to the acting. Just beautiful stuff. Season 2 completely pales in comparison from the get-go. Everything starts being so in-your-face: the editing is super distractful, script is corny and slapstick at times and interactions seem forced.

I started talking about previous episodes in the season because in no episode it's more apparent than in this one. Its flaws become just too apparent. The honesty in the writing that we previously had is pretty much gone. Not all hope is lost though. There still seems to be just enough amber to light the fire back up, let's hope the rest of the season and subsequent ones learn from these weaknesses.

Carmy and Claire's Dynamic is Too Real! 🌟

Review: In Season 2, Episode "Pop," Carmy's relationship with Claire is portrayed with such authenticity that it hits close to home. Carmy's hands-on, intense way of being with Claire felt so real to me. I've been in those moments myself-like when you're all in with someone, even in everyday situations like driving to the post station. It's relatable and raw. The way Carmy navigates his feelings and struggles is both frustrating and captivating, and you can't help but see parts of yourself in him. A brilliant episode that perfectly captures the messiness of love and life.

Another sweet episode ruined. This really had a soft and heartwarming feel to it, however....

So, you know like, what I like, really like can't stand? Is when like, you know like, some unitellegible teenager, is all like, talking like an uneducated teenager, and like freaking wind chimes, okaaaaaaay?

Yet another perfect example of how terribly wrong the casting was. Within the first two minutes they have the unbearable Ms. Ayo trying to pass herself off as.... God knows what. She sounds like an annoying teenage girl (I wonder why *that* is?) Horrible, horrible casting.

Then, also within the first 2 minutes of hell, they shamelessly (get it?) Obviously use the tune of the television series "Shameless" starring Jeremy Allen White, when they are doing the stopwatch scene.

This just keeps getting more and more pathetic.

What truly annoys me, this show was made for Gen-X'ers. Let me be absolutely clear: Gen X are NOT millenials. Not by a bloody longshot. Yet this show seems to shamelessly drag itself down to millenial standards.

This entire season so far has been ruined because the writers can't get out of their own way. The constant arguing in the series is basically the same frustration i feel trying to endure most of this convoluted mess.

How can you destroy something that started off so well? Utterly disgusting and yes, shameless.

If they think this is cute, the writers must be sociopaths.

Another 8/10, maybe even a 9/10, taken down to a 5/10 because of lazy writing, editing and casting.

Pathetic.

Get rid of Ayo, she is hopeless, and hopelessly out of place and in over her head. Its not her fault, but she needs to go!

While this episode does not progress the overall plot very much, it makes up for it with cute reliable moments while giving us a deeper understanding of Carmens character!

I thought the moments between Carie and Carmen were cute cause they have a certain infectious connection that you just immerse yourself in! Qe really got a better understanding if Carmen as a character! It is obvious he is passionate but also misses a time where he can put all of it a side! Its important not to loose yourself in it!

Tina at the bar was great too! Such a surprissing heartwarming moment that I did not see coming!