The Bear: "Forks" | Breaking Down A Perfect Episode Of Television

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    To me, a “perfect” episode isn’t necessarily the “greatest” or even my own personal favorite of a particular series. Rather it is one that sets out to accomplish a singular narrative goal and executes it flawlessly. Episodes I consider perfect include “College” of The Sopranos, “Chicanery” of Better Call Saul, and “Zuko Alone” of Avatar The Last Airbender.
    Today, I’d like to discuss the most recent addition to this list, the Season 2 episode of FX’s The Bear entitled “Forks”, specifically, its immaculate utilization of three act structure.
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    [00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts
    [01:42] - Setting The Stage
    [04:31] - Sponsor
    [05:37] - The Inciting Incident
    [07:31] - The First Act Turn
    [10:20] - The Midpoint
    [11:39] - The Second Act Turn
    [12:38] - The Climax
    [14:32] - Make Every Second Count
    [15:34] - Outro/Patrons
    MUSIC:
    "Open Highway" by Silent Partner: • Open Highway - Silent ...
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Komentáře • 285

  • @MeatSnax
    @MeatSnax Před 9 měsíci +1405

    Several episodes of this series have brought me to tears, but none more so than Forks. I'm a professional chef, I've been working in kitchens since I was 15. Washing dishes and bussing tables in little pizzerias and neighborhood places, looking up to the cooks who were flirting with waitresses and drinking on the job, and could pull a 14 hour shift in front of an open flame without a bite of food or a 15 minute break (because cocaine). Needless to say, it's a forgone conclusion that I became a drug addict and alcoholic. By 23 I was working in bars and gastropubs, places with a real sense of family that pulled people in and locked them in place with free drinks and easy access to drugs, so they could get away with not paying the staff for 3 weeks at a time, pushing insane shifts, and taking away days off the evening before.
    Anyway, eventually I got ahold of copies of The French Laundry and Bouchon, 2 of Thomas Keller's cookbooks. They totally blew my mind and I became obsessed with this concept of finesse, elegance, and precision, but I really had no way of accessing those kitchens with no education or connections besides small town chefs. I bought a sous vide and made pasta by hand and duck confit in my own time, but it was all self guided, and I really had no concept of how to execute this stuff in a restaurant.
    Eventually, a guy my girlfriend went to school with got a job at this new restaurant opening, from a chef who was a sous at Bouchon and then Per Se (another Thomas Keller restaurant). I texted the friend to see if I could set up a stage, and I got in because they had just opened and really needed an extra pair of hands. The way the kitchen sparkled and everybody moved as a single unit, the lack of any sound besides the necessary communication and the gentle taps of metal tools, and most of all, the way every single amazing thing this kitchen was putting out was ready in 5 minutes, no more, no less.
    I didn't end up getting the job at the time, though I tried again a year later and got a for almost no pay, and ended up working my way up to sous chef before it closed shortly after covid. I got sober, lost 30 pounds, and took back my life, and even though I'm no longer in fine dining, I'm able to set standards for myself, a 50 hour work week, shifts no longer than 12 hours, benefits and paid time off, and I'm able to pass that on to my cooks and try to make their lives a tiny bit better.
    It really felt like this episode was about my life when Richie said the suit makes him feel better about himself, because I insist on wearing a bright white coat and blue bragard apron no matter where I'm working. The black coats that a lot of places wear nowadays remind me of the heavy drinking, sexually harassing small town line cooks I used to work with, but the French white and blue makes me feel like I'm in control. The filmmaking across this series is amazing, but what's really special is the emotional core of the writing. I don't know how they got these stories, but every single episode feels like it was taken from an actual cook, and not the usual Kitchen Confidential, self-aggrandizing chefbro nonsense.

    • @cyrusshafiei6219
      @cyrusshafiei6219 Před 9 měsíci +53

      Wow, thank you for sharing! Kitchen staff make the world go round, much appreciation to you!

    • @WhaleTart
      @WhaleTart Před 9 měsíci +35

      I absolutely loved reading your comment! Thank you very much for sharing it with us. 💜

    • @Cristobels-Green-Boots
      @Cristobels-Green-Boots Před 9 měsíci +11

      @MeatSnax: I love your story, but please, no running down Anthony Bourdain? I think ‘The Bear’ owes a great deal to Kitchen Confidential…even thinking about the story ‘What I Know About Meat’ can bring me to tears…I’ve even heard ‘The Bear’ described as ‘Kitchen Confidential’ meets ‘Uncut Gems’ - which is pretty hot, & pretty accurate:
      That aside, I love the way the character arcs are handled - it’s delicious, watching them
      ‘grow into themselves’…for Tina & Marcus, every day seems like a miracle, & here’s the point with Richie - gaining his self-respect by learning the value of compassion towards others…his elation in the Taylor-Swift-in-the-car sequence is such a joy for the audience!
      It’s good that you can relate your own story to the story portrayed here - from Brighton 🌈UK, take care & be well!
      🙏🏻💔🙏🏽

    • @MeatSnax
      @MeatSnax Před 9 měsíci +20

      @@Cristobels-Green-Boots I like Anthony Bourdain but the portrayal of kitchen culture in KC is self-aggrandizing and glorifies worker abuse and shitty behavior, which Bourdain himself acknowledged.

    • @jamesjan381
      @jamesjan381 Před 8 měsíci +2

      thanks for sharing man

  • @allsoulsrize
    @allsoulsrize Před 10 měsíci +1289

    Loved the whole season, but this was the only episode I rewatched. Just good for the soul.

    • @shawnenglish9815
      @shawnenglish9815 Před 9 měsíci +23

      I’ve watched it twice also.

    • @DannyStuart
      @DannyStuart Před 9 měsíci +23

      Put it back to the beginning as soon as I got to the end of the episode. Haven't done that for years. I instantly could tell this episode was something special and significant.

    • @kaniphish
      @kaniphish Před 9 měsíci +6

      Same and I'm sure I will watch it a third time some time in the next months

    • @adripekas9682
      @adripekas9682 Před 9 měsíci +4

      same

    • @Lafemme17
      @Lafemme17 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Was just thinking about going back to watch it before seeing your comment. Now I am for sure lol

  • @taraevans1108
    @taraevans1108 Před 8 měsíci +953

    Mad props to Olivia Coleman coming on and brining such depth to such a quiet scene with a character we have never met before.

    • @spacebar9733
      @spacebar9733 Před 8 měsíci +22

      I fucking screamed lol I was fangirling like crazy

    • @taraevans1108
      @taraevans1108 Před 8 měsíci +27

      @@spacebar9733 me too. I said, "Holy Shit, they got Coleman". My husband asked who she was and I replied, "A bad A$ British actress- this should be good!"

    • @axucaroso
      @axucaroso Před 7 měsíci +9

      I knew the name Olivia Colman from the Oscars, but had no idea who she was - she was soooo good i thought she was a real chef!

    • @qle6
      @qle6 Před 7 měsíci +8

      This! She has such gravity.

    • @TaylorVansickle
      @TaylorVansickle Před 4 měsíci +2

      Totally agree. She is fantastic. Such an inspired casting choice.

  • @laurencelikestopgun
    @laurencelikestopgun Před 9 měsíci +816

    I also love how in the beginning of the episode they shot it like a horror movie, and the more Richie learns the lighter the restaurant looks

    • @alexcoyg3281
      @alexcoyg3281 Před 9 měsíci +22

      Brilliant remark!

    • @MarkHaxify
      @MarkHaxify Před 8 měsíci +40

      I thought that first min in that scene was the newly built The Bear restaurant and Richie was going to destroy it because he hated changes. I was so happy when I learned that this episode was his comeback arc

    • @gamecokben
      @gamecokben Před 5 měsíci +13

      For the first 2 or 3 minutes of the episode I was convinced that they were depicting Richie's nightmare on screen. So well executed.

    • @TaylorVansickle
      @TaylorVansickle Před 4 měsíci +3

      Totally. I felt like it was a dream sequence.

    • @axucaroso
      @axucaroso Před 4 měsíci +1

      I've watched Forks four times, now looking forward to the fifth

  • @Fro5tyRevenge
    @Fro5tyRevenge Před 10 měsíci +584

    I love how this episode made Richie like suits. And we get the line I wear suits now

    • @coyoboyo
      @coyoboyo Před měsícem

      And how he ships later. Like a pro.

    • @xplosiv211
      @xplosiv211 Před měsícem

      I wear suits now is now one of my favorite quotes

  • @philipbeadle6446
    @philipbeadle6446 Před 9 měsíci +444

    There were a few moments this season where The Bear actually stopped piling on the anxiety and stress and gave the audience something nice as a treat. This episode was definitely the biggest, most satisfying of those moments.

    • @kazene10
      @kazene10 Před 6 měsíci +40

      Marcus’ episode where he’s honing his craft is an excellent example of this. It was beautiful to just see hard work being put in and a sense of quiet peace in what he loved to do and learn about.

    • @dnllrnt
      @dnllrnt Před 4 měsíci +7

      Well done recognizing the piling on of anxiety and stress. While those episodes can be emotional to the audience, the episodes that breathe (Forks and Honeydew) can hit just as hard, if not harder than the stress-fueled ones.
      It's a testament to the writing and actors, man. They knocked it out of the park in season 1 and that ball kept on going in season 2. I just hope the momentum keeps sailing in season 3. I hope they don't rest on their laurels.

    • @cooliostarstache5474
      @cooliostarstache5474 Před měsícem +2

      Especially right after Fishes, it was an amazing breath of fresh air. And like the video said, the audience is terrified that Richie is going to fall back into his old ways, and the previous episode and the show in general really adds to that feeling

    • @gonkdroid8279
      @gonkdroid8279 Před měsícem +2

      Agreed. It was so nice to see nice things for Richie (in this episode) and Carmie (him getting together with Claire) in episodes this season

  • @mhamieyoo
    @mhamieyoo Před 8 měsíci +171

    I'm turning 33years old and decided to go back to school in order to change my future, and not gonna lie, that "I need you to respect yourself." line from Garett just embedded itself to my brain. It flipped a switch that I can no longer turn off. For example, whenever I'm tempted to procrastinate, half-ass some task or bullshit myself out of doing something difficult, I immediately think to myself "You're disrespecting yourself. Do better." What also struck me(I might be reaching) is that "EVERY SECOND COUNTS" quote.. Aside from the literal meaning, I interpreted on the word "Second" as in 2nd chance. Doesn't matter how badly dropped the ball on the first one, the second chance youre getting matters just as much. It's never too late.

  • @lunaholiday8585
    @lunaholiday8585 Před 9 měsíci +165

    Richie’s kitchen got cleaner throughout the episode; by the last day he had his daughter’s plate sitting on a placemat.

    • @marcyc1695
      @marcyc1695 Před 4 měsíci +7

      I didn't notice that

    • @slayr399
      @slayr399 Před 23 dny

      His developing attention to detail is brilliant and it's set in train by his time in the restaurant. We see it again when he and Natalie are interviewing for a maître d'(?) and he purposefully changed the place setting that would be in front of the candidate to see if she notices and she doesn't.

  • @residualsteve
    @residualsteve Před 10 měsíci +346

    "Feels like armor"
    Hell yeah, Richie. I love how you highlight how rather than finding his purpose, he more specifically finds the confidence and willpower to go forth, to win or lose. What a great episode and fantastic video!

  • @unclefungus7395
    @unclefungus7395 Před 9 měsíci +164

    this episode inspired me to believe in myself when i was ready to give up, i ended up going for a promotion at work a couple days after i watched this and have just been killing it ever since.

  • @jcnot9712
    @jcnot9712 Před 7 měsíci +95

    Just when I thought Richie was getting annoying, they gave this man the mother of all training arcs in just under 30 minutes. It really was something to behold.

    • @Paulorrrrrr
      @Paulorrrrrr Před 3 měsíci +4

      I think the "fishes" started doing that. This episode would feel somewhat peculiar if it weren't "fishes" before it where we actually see Richie trying.

  • @sladen3884
    @sladen3884 Před 8 měsíci +183

    As someone who's been forced to learn "Love Story" by Taylor Swift on guitar because a daughter wanted to sing it at heri birthday sleepover with friends.... The last minute of "Forks" is the first time i've ever been moved to immediate tears as a song began. And I'm a grown man, I don't do the tears thing lightly if ever. But the juxtaposition of that love of my own daughter and that memory .....with the shred of hope that song gives Richie and the defiant will to keep fighting the good fight... man it just really sends jolts of electricity to your soul.
    And you are right, its small victories and quiet moments for a normally very loud Richie.. And its so understated and impactful. And its phenomenal television that is so deservedly celebrated.

    • @uscitizen3252
      @uscitizen3252 Před 8 měsíci +5

      So sweet.

    • @melvindoo2396
      @melvindoo2396 Před 6 měsíci +7

      being a "grown man" doesn't mean you can't be moved by art

    • @TaylorVansickle
      @TaylorVansickle Před 4 měsíci +1

      I cried as well. Such a perfect pay off for all of the Taylor Swift references throughout the show. I found that so moving.

  • @eilamlam
    @eilamlam Před 9 měsíci +52

    Forks, for me, is simply one of the greatest TV episodes of the last decade or so.
    It could really be a life changing experience for the viewer also.

  • @Pleasedontmakeascene
    @Pleasedontmakeascene Před 10 měsíci +143

    I just saw this episode (and most of Season 2) yesterday, and Forks definitely stuck out to me as the best episode, not just of this season but of the entire show. It gets to the point of the story of the show and fleshes out the best character and the entire show growing because he does as well. Like you said, perfection.

  • @waynesimpson4081
    @waynesimpson4081 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Coleman's casting is perfect. As the "final boss" on the quest, the actress had to be instantly impressive to the audience. That her appearance and manner are 180 degrees from the imposing image of the perfectionist built through out the episode and her "auntie" dropping of truth bombs of "every second counts" and believing in yourself is a great head fake. That she vaguely resembles and sounds like Sally Schmitt is an added bonus.

  • @mistrkill
    @mistrkill Před 8 měsíci +40

    Richie's complete turn-around is such a great aspect of the series. He became my favourite character.

  • @StuartQuinn
    @StuartQuinn Před 6 měsíci +37

    The sequencing of the episodes was also fantastic, with this treat coming after the anxiety inducing family Christmas episode.

  • @ryanp.2907
    @ryanp.2907 Před 9 měsíci +62

    I completely agree with your conclusion on the purpose of this episode. Richie was used to giving up before he started because he always thought he would fail. I think this episode taught him that if he has the courage to try, there’s at least a chance he won’t fail as opposed to doing nothing and guaranteeing that failure.

    • @Kenobi_Cowboy
      @Kenobi_Cowboy Před 9 měsíci +8

      When Richie steps up to expedite in the final episode. Man. He becomes the hero that night.

  • @GabbaGorilla
    @GabbaGorilla Před 2 měsíci +4

    "Forks" gives me chills just thinking about it. I always tear up a little bit when I watch it, during the scene where Richie sees the staff member approach the table of the two teachers (previously established as PONs) and say "no check tonight. thank you SO much for dining with us." The actors who played the teachers are the unsung heroes of the episode because the look of surprise and awe on their faces gets me every. single. time. I work front of house and those moments of magic are why I love what I do. Watching it click for Richie, seeing him help create that magic with the pizza later in the episode, and THEN when he creates a magical moment with the chocolate covered banana at the opening night of his very own restaurant-- UGH. SO MANY EMOTIONS.

  • @aaronwhite1786
    @aaronwhite1786 Před 9 měsíci +42

    This whole series was incredible, but Forks and Fishes were incredible episodes. The growth of Ritchy in Forks, and just the simmering tension in Fishes were hard to beat.

  • @mtver8348
    @mtver8348 Před 9 měsíci +62

    I've seen this episode multiple times and I still can't watch it without crying. It is so beautiful. I went from absolutely hating Richie to loving him in this one episode. I put Richie's character arc on the same tier as Prince Zuko's

    • @gonkdroid8279
      @gonkdroid8279 Před měsícem +2

      I was going to say this episode is Richie's version of Zuko Alone

  • @jadebadra2921
    @jadebadra2921 Před 6 měsíci +14

    I went from hating Ritchie to loving him, that’s such beautiful and strong storytelling achieved with his character arch. Not to mention incredible acting.

  • @MinimalisTech
    @MinimalisTech Před 9 měsíci +27

    This was my favourite episode of the series. I thought Richie was meh before this, but the character development here was 10/10. The simplicity of how open he was about "I wear suits now" / "it makes me feel good about myself" is quite literally amazing. It's just a show but straight up at any given time, any one of us can do this with anything.

  • @basementality4924
    @basementality4924 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I told my mom and her husband to watch this show and they just called me flabbergasted after watching episode 6 “fishes”. The actors and level of acting in that balled up fist of anxiety of an episode is intense. I told them they have to watch episode 7 “forks” right now because it’s the best 1-2 punch of television maybe ever.

  • @gocubs1815
    @gocubs1815 Před 4 měsíci +9

    14:50 - That makes so much sense upon re-watch, because in season 1 you saw glimpses of Richie showing his purpose as front of the house guy, whether it was the crowd for the tournament, or him opening the store and greeting regulars, he always had that role in him. The arc in Forks just showed him he needed to pursue it.

  • @skippyopolous
    @skippyopolous Před 4 měsíci +4

    "I wear suits now." Hell yeah, Richie.

  • @alih6804
    @alih6804 Před 9 měsíci +23

    This is the one episode where you actually have fun watching it. Such a stark contrast to the one before it.

    • @rikkihill22
      @rikkihill22 Před 5 měsíci

      Forks is primarily about the thick turmoil and trauma of the Berzatto family but it's equally about giving context to Richie, that he's a good man who's lost a lot. Forks begins to build him back up to believing he can be better again and it's utterly beautiful. By placing the deep trauma of Fishes next to the intense uplift of Forks it makes the pay off so much more. Such a fabulous decision by Christopher Storer to put the two side by side.

  • @idanlewenhoff2295
    @idanlewenhoff2295 Před 10 měsíci +23

    The switch in the end of the second act to the start and ending of the third is done brilliantly, because its also in the same tone as the rest of the season, personal growth threw chats in the kitchen, just two people/chefs talking about their past, their relation to the kitchen and how to get better. just like Marcos in Copenhagen, and Carmy and Sydney, they are all gaining tools for preparing for success but being okay with a failure, they can definitely say they gave it their all and beyond.

    • @Cristobels-Green-Boots
      @Cristobels-Green-Boots Před 9 měsíci

      Great comment - thank you for posting: take care & be well!
      🙏🏽💔🙏🏻

  • @tomas.lambert
    @tomas.lambert Před 8 měsíci +11

    The deeper meaning behind every second counts in this episode is actually beautiful

  • @fraggle200
    @fraggle200 Před 9 měsíci +8

    this possibly the best 30 mins of tv we'll ever see.

  • @qle6
    @qle6 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I saw that clip of the climax with Olivia Coleman on YT and that one scene made me want to watch the show. It was riveting.
    Two days later I binged both seasons in 36 hours. When I got to this episode, the scene with Chef Terry, now in context was exhilarating to me. I was so rooting for Richie at this point (as I’m sure we all were).
    I do think this is a perfect episode. It’s certainly the most satisfying one for me (after all that Richie struggled with before it) and the one I think about the most. Great video. Thx.

  • @Oldmanhenderson12
    @Oldmanhenderson12 Před 8 měsíci +9

    I binged the show, and this episode single handedly made me feel entirely different about Richie. The show doesn’t have a lot of feel good episodes, but I’ve never felt happier at the end of an episode

  • @bilal59446
    @bilal59446 Před 8 měsíci +7

    as soon as Richie shot his gun in the air to scare the crowd away, I right away knew he was a "good guy". he wanted nothing but betterment for The Beef though his thinking and methods may have differed from Carmen's. always rooted for him.

  • @joansutton
    @joansutton Před 9 měsíci +11

    It seems like we can all identify with Richie, and to see how he was able to transform himself gives all of us hope.

  • @snekles6449
    @snekles6449 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Idk if i just hadnt cried in awhile or watched a more serious show in a bit, but this episode literally made me cry for like and hour or so. During the episode and a for a bit after. And for the rest of the season if ritchie ever failed at anything or got put down or even succeeded at something it made me tear up.

  • @warlordofbritannia
    @warlordofbritannia Před 10 měsíci +12

    Good defining "perfect" as being the absence of flaws rather than overriding greatness. I see a lot of people conflate the usage and it's one of those pet peeves--like the difference between something being the best show you've ever seen and your favorite, or misusing the word "moot" (it means to discuss things, like the Entmoot from Lord of the Rings, people! aghhhh)

    • @MacabreStorytelling
      @MacabreStorytelling  Před 10 měsíci +2

      👆👆👆👆👆👆

    • @arthurfortes8398
      @arthurfortes8398 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@MacabreStorytellingA great video as always. I really hope you make videos about the other episodes you consider perfect from Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Sopranos and Better Call Saul. Also hoping for you talking about Oz, The Venture Bros, Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Raid, Collateral, The Incredibles, Succession and Gravity Falls.

  • @SpecialBrewCan
    @SpecialBrewCan Před 4 měsíci +2

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL analysis of a BEAUTIFUL episode of a BEAUTIFUL series. Just as in the episode itself, I was sobbing all the way through your analysis.

  • @DavidJaramillo.
    @DavidJaramillo. Před 10 měsíci +13

    I love the way he presents his thoughts clearly & just.
    (I have not finished the video)

    • @MacabreStorytelling
      @MacabreStorytelling  Před 10 měsíci +5

      I've been taking some feedback from y'all about being less verbose and more economical with my scripts, so that is lovely to hear 🙏

    • @DavidJaramillo.
      @DavidJaramillo. Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@MacabreStorytelling Love the podcasts/interviews btw. The internet needs more positive male insight

  • @janarankov6148
    @janarankov6148 Před 9 měsíci +6

    I think something that is worthwhile bringing up is the theme of control. I think it's really really palpable and at the forefront with Carmy, but it shows up differently with Richie. We see in 'Fishes' that he has been meaning to get out for years, he can't control his relationships or things moving him by. He has SOME control over the Beef, but even that is not real control, but hollow since he doesn't really even want to be there. In this episode I think he gains control over himself and his circumstances. The suit is control, knowledge gained is control. If he can control these aspects of work ( I think the suit is a huge part of this), he can control himself and his life better. Where Carmy needs to let go of control, Richie needs to seize it

  • @twograves693
    @twograves693 Před 10 měsíci +21

    Nice video, I definitely agree with the Chicanery and College point. They are without a doubt some of the greatest examples of storytelling to this date.

  • @danielibarra5050
    @danielibarra5050 Před 8 měsíci +3

    That was a beautiful episode and a perfect contrast to the chaos of the Christmas episode. Those two episodes are the best episodes of tv I have seen since Breaking Bad. Excellent analysis! Thank you!

  • @Snipingisnothing
    @Snipingisnothing Před 9 měsíci +7

    Finally got around to watching this show. Binge both seasons and I can say this is my favorite episode. Richie instantly became one of my favorite characters, insane character development. Can't wait for the next season and hope for more seasons going forward.

  • @Aqsticgod
    @Aqsticgod Před 9 měsíci +6

    this is my favorite episode in the whole series, its a brilliant character study too and its so well done and written

  • @MadMaks27
    @MadMaks27 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Yes! Watched The Bear off your recommendation and I (not surprisingly) loved it!

  • @swagtasticpanda
    @swagtasticpanda Před 7 měsíci +2

    ended up marathoning all of the bear thanks to this episode, you got me good here man.

  • @larsonianlarson6333
    @larsonianlarson6333 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video! I enjoyed the total breakdown, angles and perspective.

  • @Amm17ar
    @Amm17ar Před 4 měsíci +1

    I cant ever remember a series that made my blood boil in such a satisfying way. I couldnt watch more than an episode or two at a time cuz the chaos of the show and the charecters just made me feel so anxious in the best way possible. I felt their stress and loss of direction. So to see things coming together towards the end of season two was so damn satisfying. This episode in particular, was the culmination of a charecter who was the source of so much of that early chaos. For him to be put in a completely opposite situation and thug it out, figure it out and learn was so damn satisfying. I mean he went from a place that was constantly a mess to a place where there was no room for mess. Not a fork out of place, not even a microstain left on a utensil. The way they convey the fact that he didnt need chaos to be useful, that the polar opposite of what he knew was also a place he could thrive. I cant say how satisfying it all was enough. For both the show and charecter, for those early emotions the show made you feel to the triumphant "things are finally coming together into a cohesive, functional, and thriving enviroment". I started the show a long while ago, watched 2 episodes and Im pretty sure my blood pressure increased just watching them. I genuinely stopped watching because of the second hand stress lol, it was weird feeling so much anxiety for charecters on a show. Never has happened before. I got bored about a month ago and figured Id try it again and pushed through hoping for some kind of pay off. Needless to say Im extremely glad I did, because the show is damn good. This episode was the one for me that really sealed the pay off of all that early emotion the show generated. Given the context of the show and the peripherals of the charecter and story up to this point, I have to agree this was the perfect episode.

  • @sadcandy183
    @sadcandy183 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Simply beautiful Chef.
    That episode was inspiring and definitely my favourite along with Fishes.
    I couldn't help but sing along with Richie to Taylor Swift's Love Story. Had no idea I still knew the lyrics.
    I don't understand why but my heart soared when I saw Richie singing and so full of joy.
    This may be bad but I kept thinking that he was going to hurt himself at the end.
    I was so relieved it didn't turn out to be another sad show because I didn't know The Bear was a comedy/drama series... well not until I heard they'd won the Emmy for Best Comedy.
    I thought it would turn out to be a depressing drama with brilliant comedic moments mixed in.
    Also this type of video is exactly what I want when I look up, "movie explained/analysis," on CZcams.
    It's frustrating when it's a play by play of the whole movie I just watched.
    Although it is handy when I don't want to sit through a certain movie but...
    I just really want to know whether or not somebody else cried when I cried and why it made that person sad, happy, scared or mad.

  • @valeriag9443
    @valeriag9443 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I’m so glad cousin won an Emmy for this

  • @NikkLiberos
    @NikkLiberos Před 9 měsíci

    Just seeing this, and the ad is effing BRILLIANT. Thanks for putting everybody down so hilariously.

  • @xplosiv211
    @xplosiv211 Před měsícem

    One of the best episodes in history, Imo. From broken and depressed, to inspired, to unafraid. Every detail, from his eyes, demeanor, word choice, how he stands, how people react around him, unbelievable acting, directing, screen writing, music, all of it. Just perfect, dare i say, chef's kiss

  • @bencera6067
    @bencera6067 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I would have never thought of avatar but like you said “zuko alone” was powerful too. Another good show that had fantastic character arcs.

  • @dantofoz11
    @dantofoz11 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Brilliant show, fantastic episode, and wow, this is some break down. Great job, thank you

  • @maxmesch7490
    @maxmesch7490 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great Video! I love how the alarm clock shows 5:38 at the same time in the video! :)

  • @catslino5037
    @catslino5037 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Another great video and totally unexpected! I am looking forward to your avatar the last airbender review. There is plenty of character in that as well.

  • @matthewmellott1856
    @matthewmellott1856 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This episode hasn’t left my mind since it aired. It left a significant impression on me

  • @TapDat52K
    @TapDat52K Před 10 měsíci

    This is a great episode, from a great show. Glad you analyzed the episode I enjoyed the most Macabre!

  • @mosquitopyjamas9048
    @mosquitopyjamas9048 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This episode man…. Richie was my fave character cos of how flawed, deep down , you knew he was just broken and lost and then this episode just…. I’m tearing up even writing this. Inspirational especially for where I am in my life at the moment, I totally relate to Richie.

  • @karlklein2263
    @karlklein2263 Před 5 měsíci

    My wife and i have been watching this. I work in surgery, and the entire time I've been saying it reminds me of when I was in school and working kitchen jobs. Then the episode just flat out says the same thing, and it blew my freaking mind.

  • @nont18411
    @nont18411 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Macabre posting a video randomly out of nowhere.
    Like a wise man once said “A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.”

  • @caseb.1347
    @caseb.1347 Před 6 měsíci

    Spectacular analysis and conclusion

  • @lisaflannery2230
    @lisaflannery2230 Před 9 měsíci

    Fantastic, insightful review, thank you

  • @zacothewacko1989
    @zacothewacko1989 Před 5 měsíci

    Great review! And the outro was gangsta!

  • @eyden1562
    @eyden1562 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The only other time I'd seen Richie's actor was a single one scene near the end of The Lake House, which starred Kenau Reeves and Sandra Bullock. Never thought I'd see him again, and DEFINITELY not in one of the best TV shows I've seen in a decade. What an amazing actor. 😊👌

  • @MattIncognito
    @MattIncognito Před 4 měsíci +1

    Forks is the greatest episode of television I have ever seen. It is just perfect.

  • @b.c.9358
    @b.c.9358 Před 9 měsíci +6

    My man i teared up hearing you recap this episode. I only consume TV by watching reviews so this deep dive into one episode feels like i watched it without having to have watched it

  • @donngu
    @donngu Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love it when the villain at the beginning of the story is redeemed and becomes your favorite.

  • @L1VE3V1L
    @L1VE3V1L Před 6 měsíci

    Wonderful summation

  • @exmagnolia
    @exmagnolia Před 8 měsíci +3

    11:43 Man, I really feared he would die in a car crash right there. 😅

    • @donanderson370
      @donanderson370 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Same, it was such a great anxiety free episode. Was waiting for the other shoe...

  • @federodriguez7583
    @federodriguez7583 Před 8 měsíci

    Amazing episode, amazing video

  • @brianwilliams7811
    @brianwilliams7811 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I tend to think of "Forks" & "Bolognese" as one long episode. The result of everything that happened in Forks is seen in Bolognese.

  • @marksanyal
    @marksanyal Před 4 měsíci +1

    In season 1, Ritchie was the only one left in the crew who was still holding onto the old ways because it was the only thingthat made sense to him. In the second season, we don't see Ritchie much except for a few glimpses each episode. That's where Ritchie feels his role in the kitchen becoming irrelevant and that's what we see when he makes the call to Carmy. The way the episode wraps up brings back the agency in Ritchie's life, giving him the drive to make his place in the new world order. Right after this episode, we get to see Ritchie take centre stage multiple times, in many cases stepping up where previously he would have receded.

  • @Blackbeard925
    @Blackbeard925 Před 3 měsíci +1

    its tough to choose because they are all so perfect in their own way, but this is my favorite episode. his character development was awesome

  • @nachomegafart3835
    @nachomegafart3835 Před 4 měsíci +1

    this episode is so good, but this breakdown is so good i wanna watch the ep again

  • @MrDukeSilverr
    @MrDukeSilverr Před 4 měsíci +1

    I loved Richie’s whole ark in those last episodes, it’s kinda funny tho that all he needed was to find out that front of house is a job lol

  • @monharris28
    @monharris28 Před 4 měsíci +1

    that was my favorte episode of the entire show, adored it

  • @JK_Clark
    @JK_Clark Před 4 měsíci

    I just watched this episode (again) and it meant so much more this time - cried a bit at the end.

  • @omnipotent_arcanis
    @omnipotent_arcanis Před 4 měsíci +1

    The through thread of Every Second Counts (ESC) is fantastic. When we first see it, ESC looks threatening. It is a albatross of the status quo and the ease of familiarity. Then we see ESC as a challenge. It is a goal of the BoH with prep as it is for the FoH with the guests. But then we see it as it is. And without saying the words Olivia Coleman transforms our understanding of service. It is not a goal, a challenge or a threat. ESC is a deceleration of life and love.

    • @jng99
      @jng99 Před 4 měsíci

      I loved this theme and how its message evolved through the season

  • @lindap.6067
    @lindap.6067 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I watched the episode three times, because I loved it so much. I even enjoyed it more the second time, because I was always expecting a major setback in every scene 😅

  • @Jsart87
    @Jsart87 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I cried twice in this episode. I found it one of the most inspiring 30 minutes of a tv show.

  • @rikkihill22
    @rikkihill22 Před 5 měsíci

    My favourite episode. It's beautiful and life affirming and it's message to never give up trying to improve yourself is so important. It helped to encourage me to get my ADHD diagnosis and begin to work on my shortcomings so I can be a better person for my baby daughter.

  • @marcyc1695
    @marcyc1695 Před 4 měsíci +1

    13:56 Was absolutely INSPIRING to hear. Favorite part of the video

  • @Bobventk
    @Bobventk Před 4 měsíci +2

    I bawled in front of my wife when he gave uncle the chocolate banana.

  • @geisenm
    @geisenm Před 9 měsíci +2

    “I wear suits now.”

  • @sackratos23
    @sackratos23 Před 9 měsíci

    I started watching season 2 while on a trip to the UK and when I got back home to Spain I realized it's not out here yet. Fml.
    I'll come back and watch the video in a couple weeks.

  • @adammontgomery7980
    @adammontgomery7980 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love Ritchie's arc. He really got on my nerves in the first season (I think he was supposed to), but I sympathize with his stubbornness. I loved when he put on the suit; look good, feel good.

  • @teresachavez6876
    @teresachavez6876 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Cousin is my favorite underdog, I will always root for him ❤

  • @juliocruz2945
    @juliocruz2945 Před 5 měsíci

    Is difficult to describe how good this episode is. It is really sublime. My favorite episode on this show for sure.

  • @CrossKnights
    @CrossKnights Před 10 měsíci

    Gratz on the sponsor!

  • @Busterblade20
    @Busterblade20 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I really want to know why Fishes is not a perfect episode? I think it delivered the message perfectly

  • @robertarcilla1118
    @robertarcilla1118 Před 4 měsíci

    this episode was some of the most inspiring television i've ever seen

  • @orterves
    @orterves Před 10 měsíci

    Gotta remember to come back to this one once I'm caught up on The Bear

  • @alearnedlife
    @alearnedlife Před 4 měsíci

    Wow, fantastic video!

  • @indybingyi
    @indybingyi Před 8 měsíci

    This episode made my cry a lot

  • @ZombiiChix
    @ZombiiChix Před 8 měsíci +1

    While I love this episode a lot, my favorite is the Christmas episode because of the masterful way it balances family drama and tension. Though Richie was actually one of my favorite characters on this show even before Forks. I just love how chaotic he was. And his last scene with Carmie in the freezer still shows that while he respects him more, he also isn't afraid to tell him what he needs to hear.

  • @VICTORZITOSS
    @VICTORZITOSS Před 10 měsíci +2

    Watched this lady week because You recommended it
    Fishes haunts me ever since
    Forks rises me up
    Take the preemptive upvote and comment to appease the algorithm

  • @enmunap
    @enmunap Před 10 měsíci

    I love your videos!

  • @easypeasy2938
    @easypeasy2938 Před 9 měsíci

    Accidentally watched your entire video. Well done. Subscribe.

  • @GabbaGorilla
    @GabbaGorilla Před 2 měsíci

    In my opinion, another example of a perfect episode of TV is the pilot episode of Derry Girls! The writer of the show has also been a playwright and I think that's really clear in how tight the writing and comedic timing is. One of the funniest examples of "the gun going off in the third act" that I've ever seen.

  • @daniellenihan9832
    @daniellenihan9832 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I disagree with certain parts/perspective as a 20 year cook, but your spot on, on a lot of understanding of cooking perspective.