Summary
The Bearsets an impressive new Emmys record with its large number of nominations for season 2. Created by Christopher Storer, FX’s hit culinary drama-comedy follows Jeremy Allen White’s Carmy as he returns home to Chicago to run his late brother’s sandwich shop.The Bearseason 2saw the show reach a new level of critical acclaim and popularity after season 1, and Carmy’s story recently continued in season 3.
Deadlinenow reports thatThe Bearseason 2 has garnered the show a total of 23 nominations at the 2024 Emmy Awards. Storer’s series now holds the record for the comedy show with the most nominations earned for a second season. The most-awarded episode of season 2 is “Fishes,” with nominations going to guest stars Jon Bernthal, Bob Odenkirk, and Jamie Lee Curtis, and to Storer as director, among others.The Bearbeats previous record-holder30 Rock,with season 2 of the NBC series earning 22 nominations back in 2009.
The Bear’s Season 2 Emmy Record Isn’t Surprising
The FX Series Hit Its Stride In Season 2
The Bearquickly developed a passionate following with season 1, winning audiences over with its powerful performances, strong writing, and fresh premise.Season 2 dug deeper into everything that made season 1 work so well, exploring characters with more depth while delivering moments of extreme tension and turmoil balanced with the show’s signature comedy. Several episodes, in particular, have gone down asThe Bear’s best.
“Fishes” is far and away the standout episode ofThe Bearseason 2, delivering a handful of surprise actor cameos and a level of tension that’s surprising given the show’s genre. The episode sees Carmy return home from Copenhagen to spend Christmas with his family and friends, and things quickly fall apart as simmering conflicts between family members explode. “Fishes” earned glowing reviews from critics for its exploration of Carmy’s troubled family history, its unhinged performances fromThe Bear’s cast, and, in general, for being a stunning episode of television.
Seven Fishes: The Real Meaning Behind The Bear’s Christmas Episode Meal
The Bear season 2, episode 6, “Fishes,” sees the Berzatto family gather for a Christmas meal of Seven Fishes, which is an Italian-American tradition.
“Fishes” isn’t the only highlight of season 2, however. Other notable episodes include “Forks,” an episode all about Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and “Honeydew,” a Marcus (L-Boy)- focused story. As withThe Bearseason 3, season 2 was widely praised for the ways in which it deepens the audience’s relationship to its characters, all while featuring plenty of conflict and humor. It remains to be seen howThe Bearseason 3 will fare at next year’s Emmys, but the show is evidently a major hit for FX and everyone involved.
