In a post on herInstagramaccount, star ofThe Bear,Ayo Edebiri, celebrated the arrival of Season 3 with a selection of behind-the-scenes images, each with their own story to tell. Captioned with, “season 3 of The Bear is out now on Hulu/Disney+ 🫶🏾👋🏾”, the photos show a range of moments from her time on set, includingLionel Boyceadmiring some cotton candy,Ebon Moss-Bachrachover the moon with his hot beverage, andJeremy Allen Whiteplaying with an adorable puppy. To have the chance to see the best ofThe Bear’s now iconic ensemblehaving fun makes for a beautifully poignant accompaniment to the whirlwind third season, one that has been waited for patiently by legions of supporters.
Perhaps the most interesting of the pictures is saved for the very end, which seesEdebiri holding up the appropriately fashioned clapperboard from her first-ever directing gig. It was announced some time ago thatEdebiri would be making the move behind the camera, with the actress having directed Season 3, Episode 6, “Napkins.” This is celebrated in the Instagram post, with American model and actressKaia Jordan Gerbercommenting, “hi ayo! I heard you’re getting into directing now. good luck! 💪🏼 it’s kaia by the way”. The two have been friends for some time, having both appeared in the hit coming-of-age comedyBottoms, which they followed up by getting joint tattoos.
What Do Critics and Fans Think of ‘The Bear’ Season 3?
The anticipation leading up to Season 3 ofThe Bearwas higher than most other third outings, thanks in no small part to thesheer genius of Seasons 1 and 2. With the promise of Carmy, Sydney, and co facing down the barrel of a post-COVID culinary climate, the world was ready for the show to get a bit more serious about the business side of cuisine. So far, many have praised the consistent cast and intricate cinematography in Season 3, with the high levels of technical quality translating neatly from previous outings. However, the season isn’t without its critics, withCollider’s own Therese Lacsonsaying:
“Perhaps Storer’s follow-up fourth season will be a redemption, turning this one into a more transitional period for the show. But, for now,The Bear Season 3 arrives undercookedand lacks the proper components that might have made it as successful as the seasons before it.”
See Edebiri’s sneak peek behind the scenes ofThe BearSeason 3 above. To watch the new release of the third outing, check out Hulu.
Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef from the fine dining world, returns to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop after a tragedy. As he navigates the chaotic environment of the small kitchen, Carmy must manage the struggles of turning around the failing business while dealing with his own grief and personal demons. The series dives deep into the intense world of culinary arts, highlighting the challenges of running a restaurant, the bonds formed among staff, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.
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