June 10, 2024
The Bear - Season 1
In this sizzling episode of "TV In The Basement," Journey Joe Mitchell dives into the high-pressure world of FX on Hulu's "The Bear." He breaks down the show's authentic depiction of kitchen life, praising its attention to detail and the way it...
In this sizzling episode of "TV In The Basement," Journey Joe Mitchell dives into the high-pressure world of FX on Hulu's "The Bear." He breaks down the show's authentic depiction of kitchen life, praising its attention to detail and the way it captures the intensity of the restaurant industry. Joe highlights the incredible ensemble cast, particularly Jeremy Allen White's raw, vulnerable performance as Carmy, a fine dining chef struggling to keep his family's sandwich shop afloat. He also discusses the show's exploration of grief, addiction, and the pursuit of excellence. Throughout the episode, Joe shares insights from real-life chefs and restaurant workers who praised the show's realism. It's a deep dive into one of the most surprising and satisfying shows of the year, a gourmet television meal that will leave you hungry for more.
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WEBVTT
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00:00:03.120 --> 00:00:15.720
Callaroga Shark Media. Welcome back to
the TV basement, folks. Today we're
2
00:00:15.759 --> 00:00:19.280
stepping out of the world of superheroes
and into the high pressure kitchen of The
3
00:00:19.320 --> 00:00:24.120
Bear, the breakout FX on Hulu
series that took the culinary and television world
4
00:00:24.120 --> 00:00:28.239
by storm. I hope you're hungry
for some gourmet TV analysis, because we're
5
00:00:28.239 --> 00:00:33.520
about to dig in. The Bear
follows Carmen Carmi Barzado, a fine dining
6
00:00:33.640 --> 00:00:37.600
chef who returns to his hometown of
Chicago to run his family's struggling sandwich shop
7
00:00:37.640 --> 00:00:42.799
after his brother's suicide. Carmi,
played with simmering intensity by Jeremy Allen White,
8
00:00:43.320 --> 00:00:47.359
must navigate the shop's financial woes,
his own grief, and a kitchen
9
00:00:47.399 --> 00:00:52.200
staff resistant to his oat cuisine approach. Over the course of eight tightly crafted
10
00:00:52.240 --> 00:00:57.640
episodes, The Bear serves up a
searing exploration of grief, addiction, and
11
00:00:57.679 --> 00:01:02.079
the high stakes world of professional kitchens. It's a show that's as intense as
12
00:01:02.079 --> 00:01:04.920
it is authentic, With a cast
of characters that feel plucked straight from the
13
00:01:04.959 --> 00:01:10.799
streets of Chicago. The Bear boasts
an ensemble cast that could make any Michelin
14
00:01:10.879 --> 00:01:15.239
starred restaurant jealous. Jeremy Allen White
anchors the show with his raw, vulnerable
15
00:01:15.239 --> 00:01:19.680
performance as krme His portrayal of a
man grappling with grief and the weight of
16
00:01:19.760 --> 00:01:25.920
legacy is nothing short of stunning.
Eben moss Bachrack is a revelation as Richie
17
00:01:26.040 --> 00:01:30.560
Carmei's hot headed cousin and the restaurant's
manager. He brings a manic energy and
18
00:01:30.640 --> 00:01:34.519
surprising depth to a character that could
have been a caricature. Ao Edabiri as
19
00:01:34.519 --> 00:01:38.719
the ambitious young chef Sidney is a
star in the making, holding her own
20
00:01:38.760 --> 00:01:45.120
against the more experienced cast. Other
standouts include Lionel Boyce as the lovable baker
21
00:01:45.159 --> 00:01:49.879
Marcus, Eliza Colinzias as the tough
as nails Tina, and Abby Elliot as
22
00:01:49.959 --> 00:01:53.680
Krmei's sister Sugar. It's a cast
that feels like a real kitchen crew with
23
00:01:53.719 --> 00:01:59.760
all the dysfunction and camaraderie that entails. While the entire season is a gourmet
24
00:01:59.760 --> 00:02:06.120
meant, a few episodes stand out
as the Michelin Stars Episode seven review is
25
00:02:06.159 --> 00:02:09.439
a heart pounding, single take journey
through a disastrous day at the sandwich Shop.
26
00:02:09.879 --> 00:02:15.400
It's a technical and emotional marvel showcasing
the show's incredible ensemble cast. The
27
00:02:15.439 --> 00:02:22.639
season finale, Brasiole is a cathartic
and bittersweet conclusion that sees Karmi finally confronting
28
00:02:22.639 --> 00:02:27.479
his grief and the restaurant's future.
It's a masterful blend of character study and
29
00:02:27.560 --> 00:02:31.800
kitchen chaos that leaves you both satisfied
and hungry for more. The Bear was
30
00:02:31.879 --> 00:02:38.479
an instant critical darling, praised for
its authenticity, performances, and unflinching look
31
00:02:38.520 --> 00:02:42.840
at the restaurant industry. It holds
a rare one hundred percent fresh rating on
32
00:02:42.919 --> 00:02:46.520
Rotten Tomatoes, with critics hailing it
as one of the best new shows of
33
00:02:46.560 --> 00:02:50.879
twenty twenty two. The show also
struck a chord with real life chefs and
34
00:02:50.919 --> 00:02:54.960
restaurant workers, many of whom praised
its accurate depiction of kitchen life, from
35
00:02:54.960 --> 00:03:00.199
the lingo to the high pressure environment. The Bear gets the details right in
36
00:03:00.240 --> 00:03:07.919
a way few other shows or movies
have. The Bear didn't just win over
37
00:03:07.960 --> 00:03:13.840
television critics, it also earned the
respect and admiration of the culinary world.
38
00:03:14.680 --> 00:03:19.560
The show's authentic depiction of kitchen life
and the challenges of the restaurant industry struck
39
00:03:19.560 --> 00:03:24.039
a chord with chefs, restaurateurs,
and food writers alike. Renowned chef and
40
00:03:24.120 --> 00:03:29.960
TV personality Andrew Zimmern praised the show
on Twitter, calling it the best TV
41
00:03:30.000 --> 00:03:34.319
show about life in a restaurant kitchen
ever. He lauded the series for its
42
00:03:34.360 --> 00:03:39.120
accuracy, noting that every second is
spot on accurate. Just Brilliant. Food
43
00:03:39.159 --> 00:03:45.360
and Wine Magazine called The Bear the
most stressful food show ever made in the
44
00:03:45.400 --> 00:03:50.400
best way. They celebrated the show's
commitment to realism, from the high pressure
45
00:03:50.479 --> 00:03:55.319
kitchen environment to the accurate use of
culinary terminology. The New Yorker's Helen Rosner,
46
00:03:55.360 --> 00:04:00.919
a former cook herself, wrote that
The Bear nails them manic cadence of
47
00:04:00.960 --> 00:04:05.039
the professional kitchen better than any television
show I've seen. She praised the show's
48
00:04:05.039 --> 00:04:10.680
attention to detail, from the specific
way chefs fold towels to the constant sense
49
00:04:10.680 --> 00:04:15.319
of urgency. Real life restaurant workers
took to social media to share their own
50
00:04:15.360 --> 00:04:19.439
experiences and how The Bear reflected them. Many praised the show for its honest
51
00:04:19.439 --> 00:04:25.600
portrayal of the industry's struggles, particularly
in the wake of the COVID nineteen pandemic.
52
00:04:26.480 --> 00:04:30.279
Some viewers even said the show inspired
them to be kinder and more patient
53
00:04:30.279 --> 00:04:34.079
with restaurant staff, having seen the
stress and challenges they face behind the scenes.
54
00:04:34.920 --> 00:04:41.560
The Bear not only entertained, it
fostered empathy and understanding. Of course,
55
00:04:41.600 --> 00:04:45.920
the show isn't without its criticisms.
Some felt that the constant yelling and
56
00:04:45.959 --> 00:04:50.000
intensity were overwhelming at times. Others
noted that, while authentic, the show's
57
00:04:50.040 --> 00:04:55.680
depiction of toxic kitchen culture could be
seen as glamorizing it. But overall,
58
00:04:55.879 --> 00:05:01.079
the response from the culinary world was
overwhelmingly positive. The Bear captured the passion,
59
00:05:01.439 --> 00:05:05.079
the pressure, and the camaraderie of
professional kitchens in a way that few
60
00:05:05.079 --> 00:05:10.839
other shows have managed. It's a
testament to the power of authentic storytelling.
61
00:05:11.560 --> 00:05:15.199
By getting the details right and treating
its subject with respect, the Bear not
62
00:05:15.240 --> 00:05:20.079
only made great television, it made
television that resonated with the real people living
63
00:05:20.160 --> 00:05:24.879
those stories every day. While it
may have been too small a niche for
64
00:05:24.920 --> 00:05:30.759
major Emmy recognition, the Bear did
earn several high profile accolades. Jeremy Allen
65
00:05:30.800 --> 00:05:34.240
White won the Golden Globe for Best
Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy,
66
00:05:34.519 --> 00:05:39.759
and the show won Best Comedy Series
at the Critics Choice Awards. The
67
00:05:39.800 --> 00:05:43.639
Bear is a rare delicacy in the
world of television. A show that's as
68
00:05:43.720 --> 00:05:46.480
authentic as it is artful, as
intense as it is intimate. It's a
69
00:05:46.519 --> 00:05:50.639
gourmet meal of a series, crafted
with care and served with passion, A
70
00:05:50.680 --> 00:05:56.360
fantastic show that's about to return for
another season. Next time in the Basement
71
00:05:56.399 --> 00:05:59.720
will take a look at season two
of The Bear. Until then, I'm
72
00:06:00.040 --> 00:06:00.759
oh Mitchell watching TV in the Basement.
1
00:00:03.120 --> 00:00:15.720
Callaroga Shark Media. Welcome back to
the TV basement, folks. Today we're
2
00:00:15.759 --> 00:00:19.280
stepping out of the world of superheroes
and into the high pressure kitchen of The
3
00:00:19.320 --> 00:00:24.120
Bear, the breakout FX on Hulu
series that took the culinary and television world
4
00:00:24.120 --> 00:00:28.239
by storm. I hope you're hungry
for some gourmet TV analysis, because we're
5
00:00:28.239 --> 00:00:33.520
about to dig in. The Bear
follows Carmen Carmi Barzado, a fine dining
6
00:00:33.640 --> 00:00:37.600
chef who returns to his hometown of
Chicago to run his family's struggling sandwich shop
7
00:00:37.640 --> 00:00:42.799
after his brother's suicide. Carmi,
played with simmering intensity by Jeremy Allen White,
8
00:00:43.320 --> 00:00:47.359
must navigate the shop's financial woes,
his own grief, and a kitchen
9
00:00:47.399 --> 00:00:52.200
staff resistant to his oat cuisine approach. Over the course of eight tightly crafted
10
00:00:52.240 --> 00:00:57.640
episodes, The Bear serves up a
searing exploration of grief, addiction, and
11
00:00:57.679 --> 00:01:02.079
the high stakes world of professional kitchens. It's a show that's as intense as
12
00:01:02.079 --> 00:01:04.920
it is authentic, With a cast
of characters that feel plucked straight from the
13
00:01:04.959 --> 00:01:10.799
streets of Chicago. The Bear boasts
an ensemble cast that could make any Michelin
14
00:01:10.879 --> 00:01:15.239
starred restaurant jealous. Jeremy Allen White
anchors the show with his raw, vulnerable
15
00:01:15.239 --> 00:01:19.680
performance as krme His portrayal of a
man grappling with grief and the weight of
16
00:01:19.760 --> 00:01:25.920
legacy is nothing short of stunning.
Eben moss Bachrack is a revelation as Richie
17
00:01:26.040 --> 00:01:30.560
Carmei's hot headed cousin and the restaurant's
manager. He brings a manic energy and
18
00:01:30.640 --> 00:01:34.519
surprising depth to a character that could
have been a caricature. Ao Edabiri as
19
00:01:34.519 --> 00:01:38.719
the ambitious young chef Sidney is a
star in the making, holding her own
20
00:01:38.760 --> 00:01:45.120
against the more experienced cast. Other
standouts include Lionel Boyce as the lovable baker
21
00:01:45.159 --> 00:01:49.879
Marcus, Eliza Colinzias as the tough
as nails Tina, and Abby Elliot as
22
00:01:49.959 --> 00:01:53.680
Krmei's sister Sugar. It's a cast
that feels like a real kitchen crew with
23
00:01:53.719 --> 00:01:59.760
all the dysfunction and camaraderie that entails. While the entire season is a gourmet
24
00:01:59.760 --> 00:02:06.120
meant, a few episodes stand out
as the Michelin Stars Episode seven review is
25
00:02:06.159 --> 00:02:09.439
a heart pounding, single take journey
through a disastrous day at the sandwich Shop.
26
00:02:09.879 --> 00:02:15.400
It's a technical and emotional marvel showcasing
the show's incredible ensemble cast. The
27
00:02:15.439 --> 00:02:22.639
season finale, Brasiole is a cathartic
and bittersweet conclusion that sees Karmi finally confronting
28
00:02:22.639 --> 00:02:27.479
his grief and the restaurant's future.
It's a masterful blend of character study and
29
00:02:27.560 --> 00:02:31.800
kitchen chaos that leaves you both satisfied
and hungry for more. The Bear was
30
00:02:31.879 --> 00:02:38.479
an instant critical darling, praised for
its authenticity, performances, and unflinching look
31
00:02:38.520 --> 00:02:42.840
at the restaurant industry. It holds
a rare one hundred percent fresh rating on
32
00:02:42.919 --> 00:02:46.520
Rotten Tomatoes, with critics hailing it
as one of the best new shows of
33
00:02:46.560 --> 00:02:50.879
twenty twenty two. The show also
struck a chord with real life chefs and
34
00:02:50.919 --> 00:02:54.960
restaurant workers, many of whom praised
its accurate depiction of kitchen life, from
35
00:02:54.960 --> 00:03:00.199
the lingo to the high pressure environment. The Bear gets the details right in
36
00:03:00.240 --> 00:03:07.919
a way few other shows or movies
have. The Bear didn't just win over
37
00:03:07.960 --> 00:03:13.840
television critics, it also earned the
respect and admiration of the culinary world.
38
00:03:14.680 --> 00:03:19.560
The show's authentic depiction of kitchen life
and the challenges of the restaurant industry struck
39
00:03:19.560 --> 00:03:24.039
a chord with chefs, restaurateurs,
and food writers alike. Renowned chef and
40
00:03:24.120 --> 00:03:29.960
TV personality Andrew Zimmern praised the show
on Twitter, calling it the best TV
41
00:03:30.000 --> 00:03:34.319
show about life in a restaurant kitchen
ever. He lauded the series for its
42
00:03:34.360 --> 00:03:39.120
accuracy, noting that every second is
spot on accurate. Just Brilliant. Food
43
00:03:39.159 --> 00:03:45.360
and Wine Magazine called The Bear the
most stressful food show ever made in the
44
00:03:45.400 --> 00:03:50.400
best way. They celebrated the show's
commitment to realism, from the high pressure
45
00:03:50.479 --> 00:03:55.319
kitchen environment to the accurate use of
culinary terminology. The New Yorker's Helen Rosner,
46
00:03:55.360 --> 00:04:00.919
a former cook herself, wrote that
The Bear nails them manic cadence of
47
00:04:00.960 --> 00:04:05.039
the professional kitchen better than any television
show I've seen. She praised the show's
48
00:04:05.039 --> 00:04:10.680
attention to detail, from the specific
way chefs fold towels to the constant sense
49
00:04:10.680 --> 00:04:15.319
of urgency. Real life restaurant workers
took to social media to share their own
50
00:04:15.360 --> 00:04:19.439
experiences and how The Bear reflected them. Many praised the show for its honest
51
00:04:19.439 --> 00:04:25.600
portrayal of the industry's struggles, particularly
in the wake of the COVID nineteen pandemic.
52
00:04:26.480 --> 00:04:30.279
Some viewers even said the show inspired
them to be kinder and more patient
53
00:04:30.279 --> 00:04:34.079
with restaurant staff, having seen the
stress and challenges they face behind the scenes.
54
00:04:34.920 --> 00:04:41.560
The Bear not only entertained, it
fostered empathy and understanding. Of course,
55
00:04:41.600 --> 00:04:45.920
the show isn't without its criticisms.
Some felt that the constant yelling and
56
00:04:45.959 --> 00:04:50.000
intensity were overwhelming at times. Others
noted that, while authentic, the show's
57
00:04:50.040 --> 00:04:55.680
depiction of toxic kitchen culture could be
seen as glamorizing it. But overall,
58
00:04:55.879 --> 00:05:01.079
the response from the culinary world was
overwhelmingly positive. The Bear captured the passion,
59
00:05:01.439 --> 00:05:05.079
the pressure, and the camaraderie of
professional kitchens in a way that few
60
00:05:05.079 --> 00:05:10.839
other shows have managed. It's a
testament to the power of authentic storytelling.
61
00:05:11.560 --> 00:05:15.199
By getting the details right and treating
its subject with respect, the Bear not
62
00:05:15.240 --> 00:05:20.079
only made great television, it made
television that resonated with the real people living
63
00:05:20.160 --> 00:05:24.879
those stories every day. While it
may have been too small a niche for
64
00:05:24.920 --> 00:05:30.759
major Emmy recognition, the Bear did
earn several high profile accolades. Jeremy Allen
65
00:05:30.800 --> 00:05:34.240
White won the Golden Globe for Best
Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy,
66
00:05:34.519 --> 00:05:39.759
and the show won Best Comedy Series
at the Critics Choice Awards. The
67
00:05:39.800 --> 00:05:43.639
Bear is a rare delicacy in the
world of television. A show that's as
68
00:05:43.720 --> 00:05:46.480
authentic as it is artful, as
intense as it is intimate. It's a
69
00:05:46.519 --> 00:05:50.639
gourmet meal of a series, crafted
with care and served with passion, A
70
00:05:50.680 --> 00:05:56.360
fantastic show that's about to return for
another season. Next time in the Basement
71
00:05:56.399 --> 00:05:59.720
will take a look at season two
of The Bear. Until then, I'm
72
00:06:00.040 --> 00:06:00.759
oh Mitchell watching TV in the Basement.