In this episode, Dara doesn’t know whether to eat the food or make love to it. He talks about all three seasons of The Bear, the brilliant TV show depicting the trials and tribulations of genius chef Carmen Berzatto and the colourful people who populate his messy, damaged world. Like the extraordinary food that leaves viewers in a state of mouthwatering wonder, the other elements of the show are beautifully sourced, prepped and composed.
Dara discusses different aspects of the acting and staging of key scenes and episodes and expresses admiration for the cast, amongst which there are no weak links. Special mentions are reserved for Jeremy Allen White as the titular Bear, Ayo Edibiri as his frustrated No.2, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as emotional cousin Richie, and Jamie Lee Curtis for her exceptional work as the demented and haunted Donna Berzatto, as realistic a portrayal of toxic maternity as you will ever see.
At the top of the episode, Dara reflects on his own connective tissue to The Bear in the form of self-doubt, being wrong, and avoidance of the uncomfortable.