‘The Bear’ Finale Review: Season 5 Ends With Focus on Memories and Character
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According to a review from IndieWire, the Season 5 finale of "The Bear" centers on memories and character rather than plot, with the episode titled "The Original Beef of Chicagoland." The review notes that the series finale ties many storylines together, giving each main character a happy ending, including Richie's first flight, Tina's promotion, Marcus' resolution with his dad, Ebra's franchise plan, and Natalie's work-life balance. The episode features a lengthy monologue from Carmy, who reflects on his growth from a solitary chef to leading a supportive team. The review states that the finale prioritizes Carmy's fate over other characters, including co-lead Syd, whose arc ends halfway through the episode. The writer notes that the series' artistic machinations are rooted in character over plot, and that the cast's connection carries the finale through some "wonky structuring."
What’s reported
The Season 5 finale is titled "The Original Beef of Chicagoland."
The review contains spoilers for the episode.
The episode gives each main character a happy ending, including Richie's first flight, Tina's promotion, Marcus' resolution with his dad, Ebra's franchise plan, and Natalie's work-life balance.
Carmy delivers a final monologue calling his last shift "a complete and utter shit-show" but also "the most fun I've ever had."
The review states that the finale prioritizes Carmy's fate over Syd's, whose arc ends halfway through the episode.
The episode was written and directed by Christopher Storer.
The review notes that the series finale ties "far too many bows on top of bows."
Key figures
Carmy (Jeremy Allen White)
Syd (Ayo Edebiri)
Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach)
Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas)
Neil (Matty Matheson)
Marcus (Lionel Boyce)
Natalie (Abby Elliott)
Peter Clark (Gary Janetti)
Mr. Dearborn (Peter Grosz)
Jessica (Sarah Ramos)
Luca (Will Poulter)
Jeanie Bacharach (Emmy-winning casting director)
Bonnie Hunt (plays an office worker)
Christopher Storer (writer and director)
Sources: indiewire.com
