FX's "The Bear" Serves Another Course Of Dreamlike Intensity in Season Four | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert
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Season 4 of 'The Bear' offers a blend of artistry and emotional depth, highlighted by a standout three-minute dialogue-free kitchen scene. Ayo Edebiri's character, Sydney, skillfully prepares a dish accompanied by St. Vincent's haunting 'Slow Disco,' creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Though the series has garnered awards as a comedy, its narrative intensity is unmatched, with themes that resonate deeply, even overwhelming some viewers. This season balances heavy content with lighter tones, including a notable episode lasting over an hour, demonstrating the show's evolution and confidence in audience engagement.
One of my favorite moments in Season 4 of 'The Bear' is a kind of delicate ballet before the chaos— a dialogue-free sequence that lasts nearly three minutes.
You have to be supremely confident in the level of affection and faith you've reached with your audience to pull off such a quietly audacious scene.
The Bear is also one of the most intense series of the decade, regardless of genre; I know some folks who love the show but couldn't make it through the 'Fishes' Christmas Eve flashback episode.
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