--- title: "The Bear: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/the-bear-2022/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/the-bear-2022" critics_score: 82 critics_reviews: 11 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # The Bear (2022): what the critics said Critics' score 82 from 11 reviews: 10 positive, 1 mixed, 0 negative. ## Empire — John Nugent Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 5 October 2022. The series stands out for its sharply observed writing, rich emotional honesty, electric performances and strong direction amid the familiar stresses of a professional kitchen. It is ultimately a deeply humane show about complex characters learning to be kinder to others and themselves. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/the-bear/) ## The Guardian Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 5 October 2022. The critic praises this flawless, propulsive show about a talented chef overhauling his chaotic family sandwich joint as the perfect dish. They highlight the intense, exhaustingly captured kitchen pressure alongside themes of grief, family relationships and personal growth. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/oct/05/the-bear-review-should-you-watch-this-genius-kitchen-drama-immediately-yes-chef) ## Variety — Caroline Framke Rating Critic's Pick. 23 June 2022. The series is highly attuned to what makes a gorgeous dish while conveying the frantic pressure of restaurant life with empathy and thoughtfulness. Jeremy Allen White’s central performance and the grounded direction keep it from cliché, turning it into a compelling character study. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2022/tv/reviews/the-bear-review-jeremy-allen-white-1235300837/) ## Vulture Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 23 June 2022. The critic finds the series instantly compelling, tense, and beautiful, praising its forward momentum and kinetic energy that drops viewers into the chaotic kitchen environment without hand-holding. One standout element is the hyperspecific details captured in the kitchen scenes, such as food preparation and the sense of urgency. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/the-bear-fx-hulu-series-review.html) ## Radio Times Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 5 October 2022. The Bear is very, very good despite its unrelenting intensity and heavy themes. Creator Christopher Storer balances the stress with humour and space to breathe, making the food and characters essential to the atmosphere in a substantial, satisfying way. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/the-bear-review-disney-plus/) ## The Hollywood Reporter Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 16 June 2022. The Bear is more frequently unbearably tense than funny but turns an appealing tonal corner by the end of its first season and finds empathy for its characters. It nails the chaos of the kitchen while avoiding many restaurant-drama clichés. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/the-bear-review-1235163263/) ## The Times — Ben Dowell Rating ★★★★☆. 5 October 2022. The critic describes the series as a fast and furious kitchen nightmare unlike any other show, throwing viewers into a heart-attack inducing shift with heat, stress and misery from the first seconds. [Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/the-bear-disney-review-a-fast-and-furious-kitchen-nightmare-6lgvltmp6) ## Paste — Radhika Menon Rating 9.1/10. 22 June 2022. The critic calls the series a chef’s kiss that immediately immerses viewers in the high-pressure world of a Chicago sandwich shop led by a fine-dining chef returning home. She singles out its fully formed tone, presentation, and strong performances for particular praise. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/the-bear/the-bear-review) ## Collider — Therese Lacson Rating B+. 28 June 2022. The critic praises the accurate depiction of the toxic and abusive kitchen environment along with strong performances, especially Ebon Moss-Bachrach. They single out the focus on grief, trauma, and the unglamorous realities of the industry. [Read the review](https://collider.com/the-bear-tv-show-review-jeremy-allen-white-hulu/) ## Consequence Rating B. 13 June 2022. The critic finds the series a bittersweet dramedy about grief and family trauma in a chaotic Chicago restaurant kitchen, with strong performances and emotional depth balancing its intensity, though somewhat uneven overall. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2022/06/the-bear-review-hulu-fx/) ## The Ringer — Charles Holmes, Alison Herman Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 30 June 2022. The critics debate the show in a dialogue, with one praising its immersive recreation of kitchen intensity, excellent ensemble performances, and compelling central conflict around trauma and ambition, while the other finds it uneven, undercut by underdeveloped secondary characters and reliance on familiar tropes. [Read the review](https://www.theringer.com/2022/06/30/the-bear/the-bear-review-fx-hulu-carmy-jeremy-allen-white) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/tv/the-bear-2022.md