Pop

So far, it has been a struggle for me to get through Season 2 of The Bear. This show was hands down, one of the best shows of 2022. The pacing, writing, acting, and emotional weight is what made Season 1 stand out. As a viewer, the camera work and cinematography really drew you in to Carmy's anxiety and trauma, taking you on a journey of redemption and resolution of family conflict from this one flawed character.

I feel that is what Season 2 should continue to focus on. While I am enjoying the character arch of the supporting cast members, especially Lionel Boyce's Marcus and Ayo Edebiri's Sydney, I feel as if Allen-White's Carmy, has now fallen into the trap of tv cliché's as he is given a love interest so early into the shows journey, which seems a bit lazy, story-wise.

It would have been more compelling to watch Carmy's struggle with the stress of opening a new restaurant, which many can relate to, instead of approaching Ep5 as some 80's teen rom-com. I understand, Claire is meant to be a guiding light in a sense for Carmy to stop and smell the roses once in a while. However, I skipped through most of episode 5 because I could not listen to anymore of the dialogue written for the Claire character, which comes off very inauthentic. Not sure if a season 3 is needed for a once unique show. 5/10.

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.

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.

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!

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!