The second season of The Bear has arrived on Hulu, and it couldn’t have had a better first reaction with the critics at Rotten Tomatoes. It has pulled in a perfect score of 100% on the Tomatometer, garnering a positive review from every critic who has reviewed the new season at this point. That matches the first season, which also garnered (and still holds) a perfect score with Rotten Tomatoes critics. The audience scores are also very high, as season 2 currently sits at 93%, up a notch from season 1’s current score of 91%.
“The Bear remains a remarkably confident study of growth, treating its characters with a tender generosity as they mature,” writes Shirley Li of The Atlantic. “It’s a fist held over a heart, drawing a circle, reminding its viewers that in time, clarity can come from chaos.”
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Agreeing that season 2 continues what made the first season so wonderful, Joshua Rivera of Polygon adds, “The Bear remains a showcase for excellent performances…every line of dialogue is delivered against the din of people working in the background, and characters shine through movement above all else.”
“This is a newer, polished season,” as Therese Lacson of Collider puts it. “It is one that, like the eponymous new restaurant, has evolved past its rougher beginnings to turn out another course that leaves us hungry for more.”
And as Akos Peterbencze of Paste Magazine writes, “The Bear remains one of the best original shows on TV, even if the performances often outmatch and rise above the writing this time around. With such a talented cast, it’s not that surprising that Season 2 lets it rip once again.”
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The Bear Impresses the Critics Again With Season 2
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The Bear was created by Christopher Storer. It stars Jeremy Allen White (Shameless) as a young chef doing his best to keep the family sandwich shop open after the sudden, tragic passing of his brother. Also starring in the series are Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colon-Zayas, Abby Elliott, and Matty Matheson. The second season also brings in notable guest stars like Will Poulter (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Robert Townsend (Parent ‘Hood), Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul), and Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween).
Season 1 had garnered the series great acclaim. White won the Golden Globe for his role in the series, which was also nominated for Best TV Show (Musical or Comedy). White also won the Critics’ Choice Award while the show and Edebiri also earned nominations. The Bear is expected to be a big contender for the Primetime Emmy Awards this year as well.
“The Bear has exceeded our wildest creative, critical and commercial expectations,” FX Entertainment President Eric Schrier said in a statement when the series was renewed for season 2. “We deeply appreciate the brilliant work led by creator and co-showrunner Christopher Storer and co-showrunner Joanna Calo. Jeremy Allen White’s lead performance is spectacular, as are those of his co-stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce and Liza Colón-Zayas.”
The Bear season 2 is now streaming on Hulu.
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