Culture | TV The Bear, Disney+’s chef drama starring Jeremy Allen White, was one of the breakout shows of 2022, being met with rave reviews from critics and fans alike. Yet somehow it remained one of telly’s best-kept secrets. Those in the know, knew.
But for many, the drama-comedy created by Christopher Storer passed them by. All that changed in June last year with the UK release of The Bear’s second series. Shameless star White became an internet obsession (so much so that his jumper was even trending at one point) and complimentary reviews poured in: “Deeper and richer than the already extraordinary first season, if The Bear were a restaurant, Michelin would have awarded it all three stars,” said The Standard .
The show picked up 10 Emmy awards in January – including a supporting actress gong for 28-year-old Ayo Edebiri – which confirmed it as one of the year's top shows. With more and more people watching – and loving – The Bear, its fanbase has been rapidly expanding. So for those looking to catch up before season three lands on Disney+ on Thursday, here’s everything to know about the award-winning show.
The Bear season one introduced audiences to superstar New York chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), who returns to his hometown, Chicago, to run his family’s sandwich shop, The Original Beef of Chicagoland, after his brother’s shock death. He sets about trying to run the Beef his way, but the colourful characters he finds there m.
