July 3, 2024
The Bear Season 3 Episode 1 - Culinary Time Travel
Journey Joe Mitchell dives deep into the introspective season 3 premiere of The Bear, "Tomorrow." From Carmy's reflective journey through his culinary past to the subtle character developments of Sydney and Marcus, we break down all the ingredients...
Journey Joe Mitchell dives deep into the introspective season 3 premiere of The Bear, "Tomorrow." From Carmy's reflective journey through his culinary past to the subtle character developments of Sydney and Marcus, we break down all the ingredients that make this episode a feast for the senses. Joe analyzes the episode's unique pacing, stellar guest appearances, and the haunting score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the all-at-once release strategy and its impact on viewer experience. Whether you're a hardcore foodie or just love great TV, this episode of TV in the Basement offers all the insights, critiques, and culinary appreciation you need to fully savor The Bear's latest offering. Join us as we explore the past, present, and potential future of everyone's favorite Chicago restaurant.
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WEBVTT
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00:00:03.120 --> 00:00:14.919
Calarogus Shark Media. Hey there,
fellow food and TV lovers, This is
2
00:00:15.039 --> 00:00:19.399
Journey Joe Mitchell coming at you from
the cozy confines of the TV basement.
3
00:00:19.800 --> 00:00:24.199
Today we're diving fork first into the
season three premiere of The Bear, titled
4
00:00:24.359 --> 00:00:28.160
Tomorrow, and boy, do we
have a lot to chew on. Grab
5
00:00:28.199 --> 00:00:31.879
your favorite snack because we're going to
be here for a while. First off,
6
00:00:32.159 --> 00:00:35.759
can I just say how annoying it
is that Hulu dropped all ten episodes
7
00:00:35.759 --> 00:00:38.840
at once. I mean, don't
get me wrong, I love a good
8
00:00:38.840 --> 00:00:41.799
binge as much as the next guy, but it really kills the water cooler
9
00:00:41.840 --> 00:00:44.960
talk. You know, We're all
watching at different paces, and there's no
10
00:00:45.079 --> 00:00:48.359
shared experience to discuss week to week. It's like we're all eating at different
11
00:00:48.359 --> 00:00:52.200
tables in the same restaurant. I
miss the days when we could all speculate
12
00:00:52.240 --> 00:00:55.840
together about what's coming next, but
I guess that's just the way things are
13
00:00:55.880 --> 00:01:00.320
going these days. Still, I
can't help but feel like we're losing something
14
00:01:00.320 --> 00:01:03.159
in the process. But enough of
my old man yelling at Cloud's routine.
15
00:01:03.640 --> 00:01:08.640
Let's talk about this episode. So
Tomorrow takes a pretty big departure from what
16
00:01:08.680 --> 00:01:12.640
we're used to with the Bear.
Instead of the chaotic kitchen energy we've come
17
00:01:12.680 --> 00:01:18.560
to expect, we get this dreamy, almost ethereal journey through Carme's past.
18
00:01:19.159 --> 00:01:23.560
It's like a culinary this is your
Life with Jeremy Allen White's Carme, reliving
19
00:01:23.640 --> 00:01:27.120
key moments from his chef career.
The episode is light on dialogue but heavy
20
00:01:27.120 --> 00:01:32.480
on atmosphere, thanks in large part
to that haunting score by Trent Reznor and
21
00:01:32.519 --> 00:01:37.120
Atticus Ross. It really sets the
tone for this introspective journey we're on with
22
00:01:37.200 --> 00:01:42.760
Carmi. We start with Carmi meticulously
cleaning up the restaurant after the disastrous opening
23
00:01:42.879 --> 00:01:46.439
night, and it's clear he's trying
to put his life back in order just
24
00:01:46.519 --> 00:01:49.799
as much as the dining room.
This attention to detail, this need for
25
00:01:49.879 --> 00:01:57.400
control, it's all so quintessentially Karmie. Jeremy Allen White does an incredible job
26
00:01:57.480 --> 00:02:00.400
conveying so much emotion with just his
body, lane language, and facial expressions.
27
00:02:00.879 --> 00:02:05.280
You can feel the weight of everything
that's happened bearing down on him.
28
00:02:05.799 --> 00:02:08.919
One of the standout elements for me
was the cavalcade of guest stars. We've
29
00:02:08.919 --> 00:02:13.439
got Olivia Coleman as the nurturing chef
Terry, and let me tell you,
30
00:02:13.719 --> 00:02:17.479
she brings such warmth to her brief
scenes. Then there's Daniel Boulud playing himself,
31
00:02:17.680 --> 00:02:21.960
which is just a treat for any
foodie watching. And of course we
32
00:02:22.000 --> 00:02:27.439
have the return of Joel McHale as
the abusive NYC chef. Mikhail really leans
33
00:02:27.439 --> 00:02:30.319
into the intensity here, and it's
a far cry from his community days.
34
00:02:30.919 --> 00:02:36.560
These flashbacks give us a deeper understanding
of the experiences that shaped Krme into the
35
00:02:36.639 --> 00:02:42.199
chef and the man he is today. The subtract note from Mikhail's character really
36
00:02:42.199 --> 00:02:46.319
stuck with me. It's such a
simple command, but it speaks volumes about
37
00:02:46.319 --> 00:02:51.240
the pressure and perfectionism in high end
kitchens. We see Carme internalizing this lesson
38
00:02:51.280 --> 00:02:54.439
as he writes out his non negotiables
for the Bear. It's fascinating to see
39
00:02:54.439 --> 00:03:00.719
how these past experiences are directly influencing
his current decisions. Now, let's talk
40
00:03:00.759 --> 00:03:04.759
about some of the other characters we
see in this episode. Sidney, played
41
00:03:04.759 --> 00:03:08.159
by the always fantastic io et Abiri, has a small but significant role.
42
00:03:08.639 --> 00:03:13.199
Her line about we made it feels
like both a celebration and a warning,
43
00:03:13.680 --> 00:03:16.599
and that final reveal that she was
the diner impressed by Karmi's Hamachi dish in
44
00:03:16.639 --> 00:03:22.520
the past chef's kiss. It's a
beautiful bit of synchronicity that shows just how
45
00:03:22.560 --> 00:03:27.360
destined these two were to work together. We also get glimpses of Marcus seemingly
46
00:03:27.400 --> 00:03:30.680
at the hospital with his mother.
The show doesn't spell it out for us,
47
00:03:30.719 --> 00:03:35.280
but it's heavily implied that she passed
away. This quiet tragedy happening in
48
00:03:35.319 --> 00:03:38.719
the background adds another layer of emotional
depth to the episode. But it's not
49
00:03:38.800 --> 00:03:44.439
all rosy memories and character connections.
We get glimpses of the darker moments in
50
00:03:44.520 --> 00:03:49.439
Krmei's life too, the Christmas fight, Mikey's funeral, the mounting pressure in
51
00:03:49.560 --> 00:03:53.360
various kitchens. It's a reminder of
just how much baggage our protagonist is carrying.
52
00:03:54.039 --> 00:03:58.280
The way the show weaves these moments
in and out of the narrative is
53
00:03:58.400 --> 00:04:02.120
really masterful. I also want to
take a moment to appreciate the visual storytelling
54
00:04:02.159 --> 00:04:06.319
in this episode. The way the
camera lingers on the food preparation, the
55
00:04:06.400 --> 00:04:12.240
attention to detail in the kitchen scenes. It's all so beautifully shot. You
56
00:04:12.240 --> 00:04:15.519
can almost smell the dishes being prepared, and the contrast between the stark,
57
00:04:15.600 --> 00:04:19.759
sterile kitchens of the high end restaurants
and the warmer, more lived in feel
58
00:04:19.800 --> 00:04:26.319
of the Bear is really striking.
Now. I've seen some criticism online that
59
00:04:26.399 --> 00:04:30.560
this episode is too slow, too
introspective, and I get it. If
60
00:04:30.560 --> 00:04:33.319
you came in expecting the frenetic energy
of previous seasons, this might feel like
61
00:04:33.360 --> 00:04:38.199
a letdown. But personally, I
think this change of pace is exactly what
62
00:04:38.279 --> 00:04:42.800
the show needed after the intensity of
the season two finale. It gives us
63
00:04:42.839 --> 00:04:46.959
a chance to breathe, to really
sit with KRME and understand where he's at
64
00:04:46.000 --> 00:04:50.920
mentally and emotionally. So what did
you think, fellow basement dwellers. Did
65
00:04:50.959 --> 00:04:56.160
you enjoy this more subdued, reflective
episode or were you itching for more of
66
00:04:56.199 --> 00:04:59.879
the kitchen chaos we're used to.
Are you excited to see how Krmi's new
67
00:05:00.000 --> 00:05:02.360
non negotiables play out in the rest
of the season, And what do you
68
00:05:02.360 --> 00:05:06.000
think is next for Sidney Marcus and
the rest of the crew. Oh and
69
00:05:06.040 --> 00:05:10.519
before I go, a quick pull
on a scale of one to five Michelin
70
00:05:10.560 --> 00:05:14.319
stars, how would you rate this
premiere? I'm giving it a solid four
71
00:05:14.720 --> 00:05:17.839
It's not quite perfection, but it's
pretty darn close. The cinematography alone is
72
00:05:17.879 --> 00:05:21.160
worth at least three stars in my
book. Then again, a four star
73
00:05:21.240 --> 00:05:25.959
Michelin restaurant would really be something.
That's all for now. Food fans,
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00:05:26.439 --> 00:05:30.319
until next time, keep your knives
sharp and your critique sharper, and remember,
75
00:05:30.600 --> 00:05:33.160
whether you're in a high end kitchen
or just reheating leftovers in your basement,
76
00:05:33.519 --> 00:05:38.519
cooking is all about passion, precision, and a pinch of madness.
77
00:05:39.040 --> 00:05:42.360
This is Journey. Joe Mitchell signing
off from the TV basement.
1
00:00:03.120 --> 00:00:14.919
Calarogus Shark Media. Hey there,
fellow food and TV lovers, This is
2
00:00:15.039 --> 00:00:19.399
Journey Joe Mitchell coming at you from
the cozy confines of the TV basement.
3
00:00:19.800 --> 00:00:24.199
Today we're diving fork first into the
season three premiere of The Bear, titled
4
00:00:24.359 --> 00:00:28.160
Tomorrow, and boy, do we
have a lot to chew on. Grab
5
00:00:28.199 --> 00:00:31.879
your favorite snack because we're going to
be here for a while. First off,
6
00:00:32.159 --> 00:00:35.759
can I just say how annoying it
is that Hulu dropped all ten episodes
7
00:00:35.759 --> 00:00:38.840
at once. I mean, don't
get me wrong, I love a good
8
00:00:38.840 --> 00:00:41.799
binge as much as the next guy, but it really kills the water cooler
9
00:00:41.840 --> 00:00:44.960
talk. You know, We're all
watching at different paces, and there's no
10
00:00:45.079 --> 00:00:48.359
shared experience to discuss week to week. It's like we're all eating at different
11
00:00:48.359 --> 00:00:52.200
tables in the same restaurant. I
miss the days when we could all speculate
12
00:00:52.240 --> 00:00:55.840
together about what's coming next, but
I guess that's just the way things are
13
00:00:55.880 --> 00:01:00.320
going these days. Still, I
can't help but feel like we're losing something
14
00:01:00.320 --> 00:01:03.159
in the process. But enough of
my old man yelling at Cloud's routine.
15
00:01:03.640 --> 00:01:08.640
Let's talk about this episode. So
Tomorrow takes a pretty big departure from what
16
00:01:08.680 --> 00:01:12.640
we're used to with the Bear.
Instead of the chaotic kitchen energy we've come
17
00:01:12.680 --> 00:01:18.560
to expect, we get this dreamy, almost ethereal journey through Carme's past.
18
00:01:19.159 --> 00:01:23.560
It's like a culinary this is your
Life with Jeremy Allen White's Carme, reliving
19
00:01:23.640 --> 00:01:27.120
key moments from his chef career.
The episode is light on dialogue but heavy
20
00:01:27.120 --> 00:01:32.480
on atmosphere, thanks in large part
to that haunting score by Trent Reznor and
21
00:01:32.519 --> 00:01:37.120
Atticus Ross. It really sets the
tone for this introspective journey we're on with
22
00:01:37.200 --> 00:01:42.760
Carmi. We start with Carmi meticulously
cleaning up the restaurant after the disastrous opening
23
00:01:42.879 --> 00:01:46.439
night, and it's clear he's trying
to put his life back in order just
24
00:01:46.519 --> 00:01:49.799
as much as the dining room.
This attention to detail, this need for
25
00:01:49.879 --> 00:01:57.400
control, it's all so quintessentially Karmie. Jeremy Allen White does an incredible job
26
00:01:57.480 --> 00:02:00.400
conveying so much emotion with just his
body, lane language, and facial expressions.
27
00:02:00.879 --> 00:02:05.280
You can feel the weight of everything
that's happened bearing down on him.
28
00:02:05.799 --> 00:02:08.919
One of the standout elements for me
was the cavalcade of guest stars. We've
29
00:02:08.919 --> 00:02:13.439
got Olivia Coleman as the nurturing chef
Terry, and let me tell you,
30
00:02:13.719 --> 00:02:17.479
she brings such warmth to her brief
scenes. Then there's Daniel Boulud playing himself,
31
00:02:17.680 --> 00:02:21.960
which is just a treat for any
foodie watching. And of course we
32
00:02:22.000 --> 00:02:27.439
have the return of Joel McHale as
the abusive NYC chef. Mikhail really leans
33
00:02:27.439 --> 00:02:30.319
into the intensity here, and it's
a far cry from his community days.
34
00:02:30.919 --> 00:02:36.560
These flashbacks give us a deeper understanding
of the experiences that shaped Krme into the
35
00:02:36.639 --> 00:02:42.199
chef and the man he is today. The subtract note from Mikhail's character really
36
00:02:42.199 --> 00:02:46.319
stuck with me. It's such a
simple command, but it speaks volumes about
37
00:02:46.319 --> 00:02:51.240
the pressure and perfectionism in high end
kitchens. We see Carme internalizing this lesson
38
00:02:51.280 --> 00:02:54.439
as he writes out his non negotiables
for the Bear. It's fascinating to see
39
00:02:54.439 --> 00:03:00.719
how these past experiences are directly influencing
his current decisions. Now, let's talk
40
00:03:00.759 --> 00:03:04.759
about some of the other characters we
see in this episode. Sidney, played
41
00:03:04.759 --> 00:03:08.159
by the always fantastic io et Abiri, has a small but significant role.
42
00:03:08.639 --> 00:03:13.199
Her line about we made it feels
like both a celebration and a warning,
43
00:03:13.680 --> 00:03:16.599
and that final reveal that she was
the diner impressed by Karmi's Hamachi dish in
44
00:03:16.639 --> 00:03:22.520
the past chef's kiss. It's a
beautiful bit of synchronicity that shows just how
45
00:03:22.560 --> 00:03:27.360
destined these two were to work together. We also get glimpses of Marcus seemingly
46
00:03:27.400 --> 00:03:30.680
at the hospital with his mother.
The show doesn't spell it out for us,
47
00:03:30.719 --> 00:03:35.280
but it's heavily implied that she passed
away. This quiet tragedy happening in
48
00:03:35.319 --> 00:03:38.719
the background adds another layer of emotional
depth to the episode. But it's not
49
00:03:38.800 --> 00:03:44.439
all rosy memories and character connections.
We get glimpses of the darker moments in
50
00:03:44.520 --> 00:03:49.439
Krmei's life too, the Christmas fight, Mikey's funeral, the mounting pressure in
51
00:03:49.560 --> 00:03:53.360
various kitchens. It's a reminder of
just how much baggage our protagonist is carrying.
52
00:03:54.039 --> 00:03:58.280
The way the show weaves these moments
in and out of the narrative is
53
00:03:58.400 --> 00:04:02.120
really masterful. I also want to
take a moment to appreciate the visual storytelling
54
00:04:02.159 --> 00:04:06.319
in this episode. The way the
camera lingers on the food preparation, the
55
00:04:06.400 --> 00:04:12.240
attention to detail in the kitchen scenes. It's all so beautifully shot. You
56
00:04:12.240 --> 00:04:15.519
can almost smell the dishes being prepared, and the contrast between the stark,
57
00:04:15.600 --> 00:04:19.759
sterile kitchens of the high end restaurants
and the warmer, more lived in feel
58
00:04:19.800 --> 00:04:26.319
of the Bear is really striking.
Now. I've seen some criticism online that
59
00:04:26.399 --> 00:04:30.560
this episode is too slow, too
introspective, and I get it. If
60
00:04:30.560 --> 00:04:33.319
you came in expecting the frenetic energy
of previous seasons, this might feel like
61
00:04:33.360 --> 00:04:38.199
a letdown. But personally, I
think this change of pace is exactly what
62
00:04:38.279 --> 00:04:42.800
the show needed after the intensity of
the season two finale. It gives us
63
00:04:42.839 --> 00:04:46.959
a chance to breathe, to really
sit with KRME and understand where he's at
64
00:04:46.000 --> 00:04:50.920
mentally and emotionally. So what did
you think, fellow basement dwellers. Did
65
00:04:50.959 --> 00:04:56.160
you enjoy this more subdued, reflective
episode or were you itching for more of
66
00:04:56.199 --> 00:04:59.879
the kitchen chaos we're used to.
Are you excited to see how Krmi's new
67
00:05:00.000 --> 00:05:02.360
non negotiables play out in the rest
of the season, And what do you
68
00:05:02.360 --> 00:05:06.000
think is next for Sidney Marcus and
the rest of the crew. Oh and
69
00:05:06.040 --> 00:05:10.519
before I go, a quick pull
on a scale of one to five Michelin
70
00:05:10.560 --> 00:05:14.319
stars, how would you rate this
premiere? I'm giving it a solid four
71
00:05:14.720 --> 00:05:17.839
It's not quite perfection, but it's
pretty darn close. The cinematography alone is
72
00:05:17.879 --> 00:05:21.160
worth at least three stars in my
book. Then again, a four star
73
00:05:21.240 --> 00:05:25.959
Michelin restaurant would really be something.
That's all for now. Food fans,
74
00:05:26.439 --> 00:05:30.319
until next time, keep your knives
sharp and your critique sharper, and remember,
75
00:05:30.600 --> 00:05:33.160
whether you're in a high end kitchen
or just reheating leftovers in your basement,
76
00:05:33.519 --> 00:05:38.519
cooking is all about passion, precision, and a pinch of madness.
77
00:05:39.040 --> 00:05:42.360
This is Journey. Joe Mitchell signing
off from the TV basement.