Both the show as a show and individual actors have been nominated.

The current 2 seasons have already earned the show many comedy awards.

The sarcastic exchanges between Carmy and Richie, for example, are genuinely funny.

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Here are all 28 episodes, ranked.

Opting to focus on their secondary genre increases the chances ofThe Bear’s success.

An interesting way to view the formula would be to reverse it.

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This is what happened inThe Bearseason 2, episode 6, “Fishes.

to the question of whether he would considerThe Beara comedy.

His answer was short but decisive.

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The Bear follows Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, as he returns to Chicago to manage his family’s sandwich shop. Amidst personal and professional challenges, he strives to transform both the establishment and himself while navigating relationships with a diverse and gritty team that becomes his chosen family.

Thankfully, executive producer Josh Senior was much more articulate in his appraisal of the show’s genre debate.

Speaking withDeadline,Senior said the show was sometimes funny, but “Sometimes it’s real.”

The summary of his explanation was essentially thatThe Bearis trying to, “Tell a real story.”

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Richie actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach accused the ideas of comedy and drama of being, “A little outdated.”

He also stated thatallThe Bearwants to do is, “Tell the truth and make people feel things.

Sure,The Bearisn’t a traditional comedy, but its commitment to authenticity only elevates the funny moments.

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