Tomorrow

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.

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.

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.

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.

A mesmerizing 30 minutes of television, The Bear Season 3 starts off with a patient yet contemplative episode. The pacing is methodical and trancelike, yet each frame is deeply purposeful. Much like a well-composed musical score, this episode helplessly immerses you and serves as both a reflection of Carmy's previous culinary experiences and a necessary recovery from the intense ending of last season. I suspect many will find this a rather boring premiere, but I believe the show has earned this type of episode. So much of why I love The Bear is its ability to balance the emotional scales. For all of the intensity, there is an equal and opposite sense of tranquility -- embodied primarily by the meticulous and deliberate patterns of cooking expressed through a mature cinematic lens. So much is conveyed with so little, and that is the beauty of this episode. How do you do better? You subtract. Thank you to all who worked on this opening episode; your passion and authenticity are not taken for granted.