Amazon Jack (2007)

Season 1 of The Bear lived up to my expectations. Even though I had not much of an idea of what the series would be about. Creator Christopher Storer delivered a style and loose narrative straight from the heart.

Season 2 showed up on Hulu last month. I did not truly know what to expect. The Season 1 finale left you with this understanding that a new restaurant was underway. That’s it.

Not only was I impressed with Season 2, I was emotionally hooked in a way that the first season only hinted at. Multiple characters are explored on a deeper level. Supporting ones especially were given more life. Deep, meaningful relationships develop, bearing both elation and heartache. All the right ingredients for both comedy and drama. (One short note: The Bear was recently nominated for an Emmy in the Best Comedy category. Which I guess means this show is technically a comedy. Although I would argue it more closely resembles a drama.)