The Bear (2022)

Synopsis

Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Disney Plus
• Hulu
• fuboTV
• YouTube TV
• FXNow

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Jeremy Allen White as Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto
• Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard 'Richie' Jerimovich
• Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu
• Lionel Boyce as Marcus Brooks
• Abby Elliott as Natalie 'Sugar' Berzatto
• Liza Colón-Zayas as Bettina 'Tina' Marrero
• Matty Matheson as Neil Fak
• Edwin Lee Gibson as Ebraheim
• Corey Hendrix as Gary 'Sweeps' Woods
• Oliver Platt as Uncle Jimmy 'Cicero' Kalinowski

If you liked The Bear, try

• Shameless
• Chicago Fire
• Tulsa King
• Succession
• Six Feet Under
• Weeds
• The Chi
• Shrinking

BingeNext's take

If you’re into shows that mix drama and comedy in a way that feels real and raw, The Bear is definitely worth your time. It follows Carmy, a young fine-dining chef who returns to Chicago to take over his family’s sandwich shop, and the story is as much about the food as it is about the messy, heartfelt relationships he builds with the crew there. The cast, including Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, brings a lot of energy and depth to the characters, making you feel like you’re right there in the kitchen with them. With five seasons and 46 episodes, it’s a solid binge that’s both intense and funny, perfect for anyone who enjoys character-driven stories with a bit of grit and warmth. Fans of shows like Shameless or Succession might find a lot to enjoy here.