The Bear is an American TV series created by Christopher Storer, which follows Carmy Berzatto, an award-winning chef who returns to his hometown of Chicago to run his late brother's Italian beef sandwich shop called The Original Beef of Chicagoland. The show blends comedy and drama, focusing on food, family, and the challenges of running a restaurant with intense psychological and workplace dynamics. It premiered in June 2022 on FX on Hulu and has received critical acclaim, including multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards. The series has released five seasons as of 2025 and is praised for its writing, performances, and realistic portrayal of kitchen life and trauma. The Bear features a strong cast led by Jeremy Allen White as Carmy, with Ebon Moss- Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, and others playing key roles within the restaurant team. The show portrays Carmy's efforts to transform the family sandwich shop while dealing with personal and professional conflicts. Its soundtrack includes a diverse selection of rock music spanning the 1980s to 2000s. The show can be streamed on platforms like FX on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in German-speaking countries under the title "The Bear: King of the Kitchen".
