They created Superman, hyped him up and promised great powers and impressive abilities. Then, against all odds, created a situation where Superman could used these remarkable abilities to delight and excite. But then they rug-pulled the viewer by refusing to let Superman use these long promised powers. Add lots of arty shots, incomprehensible yelling, nonsensical side storylines, and you get The Bear. A complete waste of time.
It felt like watching Lost, in that the show runners had a good idea, but didn’t have the talent or creativity to actually come up with a compelling story that makes sense and ends in a reasonable way.
This show is overhyped. The only thing I got out of it was finding out about Matty Matheson and his cooking videos (and Netflix show). An acquired taste, but at least engaging.
Season 1 was good. Then season 2 was great! The Christmas episode (Fishes) is up there with the all-time great episodes of any series. Then season 3 was so lukewarmish imo that I didn’t even make it halfway through before forgetting all about the show. I hardly ever like dramas, so It’s pretty surprising I even made it that far, but maybe it’s worth giving it another try again.
Had the exact same experience with this show. Let me down hard in the third season
I barely remember 3, and did not enjoy 4 at all. When it wasn’t being needlessly “arty” everyone was just miserable all the time. Haven’t seen 5 yet but I hope it’s better than the last two seasons.
I agree that three was weaker but I really enjoyed season four. Looking forward to season five and glad it’s the end. I think we’ve largely told the story we plan to tell and season five will wrap it up nicely.
I agree, 4 was better than three but also predictable and at that point very cheesed out. Season 5 10/10 ratings makes me skeptical as fan service has outweighed the series originality.
