How to watch The Bear in the UK
The acclaimed comedy-drama is back for its second season.
One of the biggest break-out shows from 2022, FX comedy-drama The Bear, has now returned for its second season.
If you haven't seen the show before, think Stephen Graham's Boiling Point - it's a stress-inducing kitchen drama with some hilarious moments mixed in and some phenomenal performances at the centre.
The new season has been met with perhaps even more acclaim than the first, and once again stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Carmy, Sydney and Richie respectively.
The new episodes follow the crew at The Original Beef of Chicagoland as they attempt to transform their grimy sandwich joint into a next-level spot, The Bear.
But when will those in the UK be able to watch season 2, and where can they find the episodes? Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch The Bear in the UK.
How to watch The Bear in the UK
As of 19th July 2023 both seasons of The Bear are now available on Disney Plus.
The second season first aired in the US on Hulu in June 2023, before becoming available a month later in the UK.
What is The Bear about?
The official synopsis for the first season of The Bear reads: "The Bear follows Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), a young chef from the fine dining world, who comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop – The Original Beef of Chicagoland – after a heartbreaking death in his family.
"A world away from what he’s used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother’s suicide.
"The Bear is about food, family, the insanity of the grind, the beauty of Sense of Urgency and the steep slippery downsides. As Carmy fights to transform both The Original Beef of Chicagoland and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family."
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Meanwhile, the synopsis for season 2 says that it "follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, Sydney Adamu and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich as they work to transform their grimy sandwich joint into a next-level spot. As they strip the restaurant down to its bones, the crew undertakes transformational journeys of their own, each forced to confront the past and reckon with who they want to be in the future.
"Of course, it turns out the only thing harder than running a restaurant is opening a new one, and the team must juggle the insane bureaucracy of permits and contractors with the beauty and creative agony of menu planning. The transition brings a newfound focus on hospitality as well. As the entire staff is forced to come together in new ways, pushing the boundaries of their abilities and relationships, they also learn what it means to be in service, both to diners and each other."
Who stars in The Bear?
The Bear stars Jeremy Allen White (Shameless) as the central character Carmy, while Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Andor) and Ayo Edebiri (Black Mirror) also play major roles.
Meanwhile it was also reported ahead of time that guest stars for season 2 will include Will Poulter (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3) and Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul). Without giving anything away, it's fair to say that fans can expect plenty of other cameos throughout the new season too...
Here's a role list of the central and recurring cast for The Bear on Disney Plus:
- Jeremy Allen White as Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard 'Richie' Jerimovich
- Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu
- Lionel Boyce as Marcus
- Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina
- Abby Elliott as Natalie 'Sugar' Berzatto
- Edwin Lee Gibson as Ebraheim
- Matty Matheson as Neil Fak
- Oliver Platt as Jimmy Cicero
- Molly Gordon as Claire
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The Bear trailer
You can watch the full trailer for The Bear season 2 right here, now.
The Bear seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream in the UK on Disney Plus – sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year now.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
