The Bear is great TV viewing. Season 1 is 8 episodes, 30 minutes each, centering on a Chicago sandwich deli. It is strong drama that doesn’t rely on gimicks to hold your attention. There are no aliens; no building are knocked to the ground; there are no cliff hangers; there is no star power. There was no one aspect of the show that stood out. The ending is fine but does use a lazy gimick. Much like a well ordered kitchen, everybody did their part and produced something wonderful.
H/t: Thomas Flight