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"Fishes" is the sixth episode of the second season and 14th episode overall of the American comedy-drama series The Bear. With the rest of the second season, it was released on June 22, 2023, on Hulu. It was directed by series creator Christopher Storer and written by Joanna Calo and Storer.
The episode featured numerous guest performers and was praised for its unrestrained performances of the ensemble acting. The episode was highly intense and was frequently comparedШаблон:Who to the season 1 episode "Review."
Synopsis
Approximately five years before The Bear is set to open, Carmy returns from Copenhagen to spend Christmas with his family and friends. Michael and Carmy warn Natalie not to ask their alcoholic and volatile mother Donna "if she is okay." Donna drunkenly prepares a meal based on the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Pete arrives with an additional seafood entrée, which is hidden from Donna before being thrown away, as Eight Fishes would be bad luck. Richie asks Cicero for a job, which Cicero later grants him. Carmy's cousin Michelle encourages him to stay with her in New York to pursue his career, noticing how the dysfunction in his family weighs on him. As they await dinner, the group debates the origin of the Seven Fishes tradition. Lee, Donna's on-and-off boyfriend whom Michael resents, offers his interpretation, but an intoxicated Michael repeatedly throws forks at him. Disregarding the earlier admonition, Natalie asks an upset Donna "if she is okay" — Donna has an emotional outburst and leaves. Michael throws another fork at Lee when he scorns Donna's behavior and a fight nearly occurs, only to be interrupted when Donna crashes her car into the dining room.
Cast
Main
- Jeremy Allen White as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard "Richie" Jerimovich
- Abby Elliott as Natalie "Sugar" Rose Berzatto
- Matty Matheson as Neil Fak
Other members of the series' main cast Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce and Liza Colon-Zayas are credited as usual in this episode, but do not appear.
Guest appearances
- Jon Bernthal as Michael Berzatto
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Donna Berzatto
- Gillian Jacobs as Tiffany Jerimovich
- John Mulaney as Stevie
- Bob Odenkirk as Uncle Lee
- Sarah Paulson as Cousin Michelle
Production
Development
The episode was directed by series creator Christopher Storer and written by Joanna Calo and Storer. It was Calo's fourth writing credit, and Storer's eighth directing credit.[1]
Filming
Jeremy Allen White said of the large number of big names on set, that there were no egos involved and that production went quickly and smoothly.[2] Ebon Moss-Bachrach said that there was a lot of camaraderie among the guest stars on set, and later went on to praise Jamie Lee Curtis' acting ability and performance in the episode.[3]
Chris Witaske, who portrays Sugar's partner Pete, said that the preparation for the episode was more chaotic than the rest of the series, particularly due to the large amount of dual-dialogue in the script.[4]
Storer revealed that Jon Bernthal was originally given a rubber prop fork to throw at Bob Odenkirk during the dinner argument scene, but that was then later substituted for a plastic fork so that Bernthal could better "whip it" for the camera.[5]
Reception
GQ described "Fishes" as the standout episode of the second season, praising the ensemble cast.[6] Brady Langmann of Esquire described the episode as "one of the year's best".[7]
The Los Angeles Times praised the episode and Jamie Lee Curtis' portrayal of the "notable character" Donna.[5] Various critics called her performance Emmy-worthy.[8][9]
Salon.com critic Melanie McFarland praised the episode's ability to deliver on plot and thematic issues while delivering the show's trademark intensity.[10] Vulture called the episode "absolutely exhausting to watch" and said "[b]oth the writing and the execution of 'Fishes' speaks to how well The Bear is able to walk its dramatic tightrope, and come Emmy season 2024, you just know everyone involved in this episode is going to clean the hell up."[11]
Accolades
| Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Шаблон:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76th Directors Guild of America Awards | Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series | Christopher Storer | Шаблон:Won | [12] |
| 76th Writers Guild of America Award for Television | Episodic Comedy | Joanna Calo & Christopher Storer | Шаблон:Nominated | [13] |
References
External links
Шаблон:The Bear (TV series) Шаблон:DirectorsGuildofAmericaOutstandingDirectingComedySeries
