The Bear S2

This is the first time in a long time a series made me stop watching because it was so good. The Bear season 2 was an emotional rollercoaster. Especially after finishing season 1 on such a high. You spend so much time hoping they catch a break. So when they found Mikey’s secret sauce I was super hype like I worked at The Original Beef.

What made me stop or if I’m being completely honest what made me quit watching The Bear was the “Fishes” episode. This was more than halfway into the season. At this point, I was already committed but this flashback stopped me in my tracks.

It was the music and varying levels of family dysfunction and anxiety-inducing zoom-ins. It created a different level of immersion for me for some reason that made me take a step back to reset. I just didn’t expect it to take six months for me to come back to it.

One thing I like the most about "The Bear" is the way they use the restaurant as a canvas. It helped create this story of self-sabotage, evolution, mastery, love, and triumph. From the monologues to the moments that happen but go unsaid. It is a real representation of life and the unsureness of it. The chaos of life can be calmed by a simple act like making an omelet. By focusing on doing the “thing” you can find purpose in anything even if that thing is just cleaning forks.