Critics say 'The Bear' season 3 is 'uneven' and 'stuck' — but it's still one of the best shows on TV

Olivia SinghJun 28, 2024, 02:51 IST

Jeremy Allen White as Carmy in season three of "The Bear."FX

The 10-episode third season of FX's "The Bear" was released in full Wednesday night.
The new episodes pick up immediately after the events of the season 2 finale.

The reviews are in for season three of FX's "The Bear," and critics are torn.

The critically acclaimed, Emmy-winning series created by Christopher Storer returned with 10 new episodes on Wednesday night. The new episodes pick up immediately after the events of the season two finale.

Chef Carmen Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), aka Carmy, has finally gotten out of the walk-in fridge that he got trapped in during his friends and family preview night in the season two finale. Now that the Original Beef of Chicagoland has been transformed into a fine-dining restaurant and renamed The Bear, Carmy has his sights set on getting a Michelin star at any cost.

The result is a season that's received mixed reviews from critics, who agree that the show is still a standout but is showing signs of wear.

Here's a rundown of what critics are saying.

The slower pace will be jarring to fans who have become accustomed to the show's signature frenetic energy.

Ayo Edebiri as Sydney and Jeremy Allen White as Carmy in season three of "The Bear."FX

The show's main trio of Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edibiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach continues to deliver award-worthy performances.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie and Ayo Edebiri as Sydney in season three of "The Bear."FX

Episodes focused on Tina Marrero and Natalie Berzatto are standouts of the season, and Edebiri is earning praise for directing the former.

Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina in season three of "The Bear."FX

There are too many cameos from celebrities and real-life chefs.

Ayo Edebiri as Sydney in season three of "The Bear."FX

The season concludes with various unresolved threads and a frustrating cliffhanger in the form of a "to be continued" title card.

Jeremy Allen White as Carmy in season three of "The Bear."FX

"The Bear" feels uneven, stuck, and lacking in meaningful progression.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie, Ayo Edebiri as Sydney, and Jeremy Allen White as Carmy in season three of "The Bear."FX

Season three is flawed, but "The Bear" is still indisputably one of the best shows on TV.

Jeremy Allen White as Carmy and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie in season three of "The Bear."FX

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Critics say 'The Bear' season 3 is 'uneven' and 'stuck' &mdash; but it's still one of the best shows on TV