2022 - Present
The Bear follows Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, a world-class chef who returns to Chicago to run his deceased brother's Italian beef sandwich shop. Carmy struggles to transform the chaotic, debt-ridden restaurant while managing a resistant staff and dealing with grief and trauma. The series authentically depicts the intense, high-pressure environment of a working-class kitchen while exploring themes of mental health, family legacy, and finding purpose through food. Jeremy Allen White's performance captures the realistic challenges of restaurant culture and working-class Chicago.