Summary
The Bearseason 3, episode 1 has been declared “one for the history books” in a rapturous response from audiences. Created by Christopher Storer, FX’s Emmy-winning series follows a talented young chef who returns to his hometown of Chicago to take over his late brother’s Italian beef sandwich shop and, in season 2, turns it into a fine-dining restaurant.The Bearcastincludes multiple actors who have won Emmys for their performances, including Jeremy Allen White as Carmy, Ayo Edebiri as Sydney, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie.
Shortly afterThe Bearseason 3 premiered on Hulu,audiences started sharing their reactions to the first episodeon X, formerly Twitter. This includes one viewer who declared the season 3 premiere “one for the history books” and “absolutely monumental television.” Check out some of the reactions below:
@SJTimes13says, “The Bear S3 premiere is one for the history books. This is absolutely monumental television.”
@justinkirkland4says, “The first episode of The Bear was so gentle, which is a demented way to kick off the season considering that episode two is a reminder that this show runs at the pace of Gilmore Girls—except everyone is perpetually livid.”
“Christopher Storer: so I think to ease everyone into The Bear S3, we just casually drop one of the best episodes of television ever made. Joanna Naugle with the editing MASTERCLASS,” @JohnnySobczakposts.
@24framesofnicksays, “Only 6 minutes into season 3 of the bear and I’m like,” posting a picture of the masterful director Martin Scorsese.
@ProjectSeestrasays, “THE BEAR S3 premiere being called Tomorrow and then trapping Carmy in a series of yesterdays, marinating him in memories of grief and regret and loss, having him flee each time only to end up right back where he started, this time of his own design. Monumental storytelling.”
@JackKennedysays, “Absolute excellence in the first new ep of the Bear. Super atmospheric. Weaving in and out of pseudo prologue 3 seasons deep. Music, shots all fantastic. A++++”
@bwagssays, “The Bear Season 3 opening with Carmy frantically trying to fix everything by writing in a little notebook with a Pilot G2 pen…”
@ShaneRyanHeresays, “Started “The Bear” s3 and had that fear I sometimes get with a new season of a great show, that it will drop off. Took about 90 seconds to remember this one is on an artistic level like no other show I’ve seen and essentially can’t fail. Unreal first ep.”
Why The Bear Season 3, Episode 1 Is So Great
It’s An Unexpected Meditation On Carmy’s Past
AfterThe Bearseason 2 ending, which chronicled the hectic soft opening at the restaurant, audiences may have expected the season 3 premiere to jump straight back into the show’s signature fast-paced and anxiety-including storytelling. However,the season 3 premiere defies expectations with an atmospheric, almost 30-minute masterful montage that marinates Carmy in his memories of grief, regret, and loss. While titled “Tomorrow,” the episode traps Carmy “in a series of yesterdays,” as one viewer puts it.
The Bearseason 3premiere flashes back to Carmy’s time working for renowned chefs at some of the best restaurants in the world, including Chef Terry (Olivia Colman) in Chicago alongside Luca (Will Poulter) and the verbally abusive David Fields (Joel McHale) in New York. At one point, Carmy unknowingly cooks his hamachi with blood orange dish for Sydney which, during the season 1 finale, she describes as the greatest meal she’s ever eaten. However,Carmy flees each situation, but ultimately ends up back where he started at The Bear. However, this time, it’s by his own design.
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The result is a trance-like episode, featuring a droning score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, that plays like a pseudo prologue for the rest of season 3. In the present, Carmy draws upon these past experiences to create a list of “non-negotiables” for the restaurant to follow, which includes changing the menu every single day. It’s a sign that,even though the restaurant is barely open, Carmy is already flailing and beginning to self-sabotage. It’s an unexpected, yet masterful episode that sets the stage for another great season ofThe Bear.
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