The Bear: Season 1

METASCORE

Universal acclaim based on 16 Critic Reviews

See All

USER SCORE

Universal acclaim based on 10 Ratings

See All

8.6

VOTE NOW

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

8.6	Your Score
8.6	User Score Universal acclaim based on 10 Ratings

Would you like to write a review?

There is a 75 character minimum for reviews. If your review contains spoilers, please check the Spoiler box. Please do not use ALL CAPS. There is no linking or other HTML allowed. Your review may be edited for content. 0/5000

Check box if your review contains spoilers

Play Sound

Please enter your birth date to watch this video:

You are not allowed to view this material at this time.

The Bear

Now Playing: The Bear

Season Details & Credits

Hulu | Season Premiere Date: June 23, 2022

Summary: Chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) returns home to run his family's sandwich shop in Chicago where he faces issues with running a small business, his new employees and his family.

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Food & Cooking

Season 1 Episodes

No episode information is currently available for this season

See all Seasons and Episodes

Metascore

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

Critic Reviews

100

Nina Metz

Jun 23, 2022

This is a show created by people who recognize that our lives are a group project. No person is an island and we have to accept that in order to get anything done. Sometimes that process can feel like rough edges forever jabbing at your soft spots. When regular people — not a special ops unit or a group of superheroes — figure out a way to work toward a common goal? There’s nothing better. It gets me in the gut. Read full review

Tim Lowery

Jun 22, 2022

Once you’re acclimated, The Bear becomes something of a marvel, a show with its own rhythm and with characters you generally want to be around, even as they’re losing it. Read full review

Kevin Fallon

Jun 24, 2022

It nails the mayhem and the din of flaring short tempers that makes what happens at restaurants nothing short of a continuous miracle: something as delicate and crafted as a plate of food manages to come out of all that pandemonium. ... What it also captures, however, is the beauty that lies underneath: the drive behind people so overwhelmed by their passion for the field they chose and who are so committed to the skill and the art it requires that they’re willing to submit themselves to that kind of environment. ... There’s also something emotionally elegant about The Bear. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Jun 21, 2022

A darkly funny, frenetic and intense gem that will make you very hungry and most likely will ring the bell of authenticity for anyone who has ever worked or is currently employed in the restaurant business. Read full review

Joel Keller

Jun 23, 2022

The Bear is more dark comedy than a laugh riot, but its anarchic style and family vibe make for a kinetic show that might have some surprises in store for its viewers. Read full review

John Anderson

Jun 21, 2022

"The Bear" was created by Christopher Storer and has the winning menu item of people doing things well. Original Beef is a mess when Carmen gets there, but the cooking is lovely to watch once he gets things on track. What's even lovelier is the way Carmen's imposition of elevated standards changes the staff. Read full review

IndieWire Ben Travers

Jun 16, 2022

While “The Bear” may not be one of the best shows in the world, its own act of service is appreciated. Storer and Calo invite us into a fast-paced, high-risk world, hoping to entertain us; hoping we can empathize with those living in it; hoping their gesture is more than just a piece of filler in TV’s content machine. And it is, for those who enjoy a little heat. Read full review

SEE ALL 16 REVIEWS

User Score

Write a Review

8.6

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

User Reviews

TalkTeaV

Jun 24, 2022

The Bear is a gritty comedy with some of the best acting I have seen this year. Back in the day, to see it again, I would have walked eight blocks mid-winter to rent it from Blockbuster. Amid the chaos, there are moments of true artistic beauty. After witnessing all of the dysfunction andThe Bear is a gritty comedy with some of the best acting I have seen this year. Back in the day, to see it again, I would have walked eight blocks mid-winter to rent it from Blockbuster. Amid the chaos, there are moments of true artistic beauty. After witnessing all of the dysfunction and yelling, the showrunners give the viewer a brief scene of serenity as you watch these chefs cook. Each character was so believable, and if you felt anger, frustration, or love for any of them, it was because this ensemble performed amazingly. A kitchen nightmare filled with the pain of loss and daily struggles, happening in a family kitchen in any home. A story about Hard-working people pushing through the hurt to come together as a family. I loved it.

As always, if you made it this far, thanks for reading, and if you watch this series, let me know what you think.

Keep it interesting, Stay Channel Surfing!

Damian at TalkTeaV… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

Exlee3000

Jun 26, 2022

Wow this show was great! So authrntic, genuine and heartfelt. Funny too. And it's not woke, thank God! Some of the most realistic dialogue I've ever heard in a show. I hope it's a success, I want to see what happens next! Season 2 Hulu, renew now!

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

germanotta28

Jun 25, 2022

Bu kadar sevecegimi ve her bolumu merakla izleyecegimi kesinlikle beklemiyordum. Ilk 2 bolum "idare eder" seviyesinde ilerlerken ozellikle tek kamera cekimi ile yapilan 1x07'nin ardindan -ki bence sezonun en iyi bolumu- diziye olan puanim 2-3 puan birden artti. Sezon finali de kezaBu kadar sevecegimi ve her bolumu merakla izleyecegimi kesinlikle beklemiyordum. Ilk 2 bolum "idare eder" seviyesinde ilerlerken ozellikle tek kamera cekimi ile yapilan 1x07'nin ardindan -ki bence sezonun en iyi bolumu- diziye olan puanim 2-3 puan birden artti. Sezon finali de keza harikuladeydi ve icinde barindirdigi aile temasini diger konularla cok guzel harmanladilar. jeremy Allen White'a sinirlenmek ve bagirmak o kadar yakisiyor ki keske her bolumde bu ozelligini kullansalar dedim. Richie karakteri de oldukca sinir bozucuydu, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Richie rolunde harika bir is cikarmis. Sydney karakteri ise dizinin en iyi karakteriydi elbette Marcus ile beraber. Kesinlikle 2.sezon gelmeli.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

jamess

Jun 25, 2022

I'm not sure if it is, but I wouldn't mind if season one of The Bear was a one-and-done. It's like the first season of Dexter. Sure it could continue, but it stands alone just fine. If Jon Favreau's Chef and Denis Leary's Rescue Me had a baby, it would feel a lot like The Bear. There'sI'm not sure if it is, but I wouldn't mind if season one of The Bear was a one-and-done. It's like the first season of Dexter. Sure it could continue, but it stands alone just fine. If Jon Favreau's Chef and Denis Leary's Rescue Me had a baby, it would feel a lot like The Bear. There's family, death, loyalty, staying true to one's self...the kitchen scenes have a feel of someone who has actually worked in a kitchen. And there's more Chicago authenticity in a half hour of this, then all three of NBC's Fire, Med and Police combined (an episode even features the great Oliver Platt in a wonderful performance). I've never seen Shameless, so I was unprepared for the performance of the lead actor, but damn. The cast across the board is amazing. With shows like this, Reservation Dogs and the current The Old Man, FX reminds us what a quality network they truly are.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

shoulderoforion

Jun 25, 2022

Yeah, I didn't get it. I get that's it's an "authentic" cinema verite type of behind the scenes look at culinary art & kitchen chef culture placed in a type of chicago italian beef sandwich shop you wouldn't typically think would have this sort of structure, but it's just not interestingYeah, I didn't get it. I get that's it's an "authentic" cinema verite type of behind the scenes look at culinary art & kitchen chef culture placed in a type of chicago italian beef sandwich shop you wouldn't typically think would have this sort of structure, but it's just not interesting enough to keep my attention for a 10 episode season. The backround story about the guys brother slowly revealing itself wasn't all that interesting either. I made it 5 episodes before I pulled the plug.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

Seasons & Episodes

86

Series Overview
Season 1

86
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 23, 2022
- No episode information is currently available for this season