Tomorrow

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.

Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but this was one of my favorites episodes of the series thus far. Does it match the one-shot of organized chaos of 'Review', the absolute gorgeous insanity of 'Fishes', or the masterpiece that was 'Forks'? It's close.

Many will say (or already have said) this episode was boring, slow, lacked dialogue, etc. For me, it was a nice change of pace from many we've gotten already and will continue to get. I believe the tempo and general feel of this episode is more or less the visual representation of a quote from Carmy's monologue in the S1 finale: "And the more people I cut out, the quieter my life got. And the routine of the kitchen was so consistent, and exacting, and busy, and hard, and alive, and I lost track of time and he died."

Sometimes, you don't need paragraphs and pages of dialogue to tell a meaningful story. Especially one like this related to getting so caught up in the rat race of life that you miss out on what truly matters.

This one gets high praise from me.

The season 3 premiere of The Bear is off to an excellent start. Subtraction is the name of the game here and The Bear does just that.

With limited dialogue, each word becomes incredibly important. The economy of words here represents each character perfectly.

The eerie yet reflective score is also a standout here. Using synths to support a simple piano melody was a fantastic choice.

As usual, the cinematography and editing bring the episode together quite nicely. There's great framing here and I like how the background seems to always be out of focus. The subject of the frame is quite clear though and this episode really sets a precedent for the rest of the season with a darker tone.

Finally, the subtle facial expressions of each actor and body language really shine. Real talent shows when there's less to work with.

Overall, The Bear's third season is off to a great start.

The Bear Season 3 premier was a stunning episode that shows why this is one of the best shows on television. It's slow paced without much dialogue but beautiful nonetheless. You can tell that this show has a very talented crew of people who genuinely are passionate about it. The music was fantastic, the directing was brilliant, and the acting was subtle but amazing anyway. Overall the premiere was amazing and I can't wait to keep watching. The only reason I give it a 9 instead of a 10 is because it doesn't show the plot of the season or progress it in anyway. But I'm confident the plot will kick in next episode and the season will surpass the other two.

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.