I sadly gave up on The Bear during S5

by BPH, San Diego, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 10:23 (2 days ago) @ ReginaldVelJohnson

I think I made it about four episodes in. I assume it eventually gets better, but just couldn't take it anymore. Too much of everything - too much rain, too many setbacks (to the point of perversity), too many annoying acting tics, too much Faks. The happy resolution to come just felt unrealistic and unearned. Great show overall, though. I think three seasons probably would have been the sweet spot.