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The Bear

The Bear

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20228.24 Seasons38 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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.

Created by Rene Gube
Written by Catherine Schetina
Produced by Karen Joseph Adcock, David Woods, Carrie Holt de Lama
NetworksHulu

Top Cast

Jeremy Allen White

Jeremy Allen White

Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Richard 'Richie' Jerimovich

Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri

Sydney Adamu

Lionel Boyce

Lionel Boyce

Marcus Brooks

Abby Elliott

Abby Elliott

Natalie 'Sugar' Berzatto

Matty Matheson

Matty Matheson

Neil Fak

Liza Colón-Zayas

Liza Colón-Zayas

Bettina 'Tina' Marrero

Edwin Lee Gibson

Edwin Lee Gibson

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Themes & Keywords

suicidechicago, illinoisrestaurantfamily business communityworkplacegriefchefdeath of brothersmall businessculinary artsfine diningwhite saviorchosen familydramacousin suicide

About The Bear

The Bear is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of suicide, chicago, illinois, restaurant, family business , community, workplace. Created by Rene Gube, it stars Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri. 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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