"Bernthal is very good at this: the grunting, the pacing, the wounded eyes, the explosive anger. His tirade in the bar is grueling and unforgivable...a tiny bit of self-awareness for a character who hasn't previously shown much of that."
"Now, every time Bernthal pops back up on The Bear, it feels like series creator Christopher Storer and the series's creative team are chastising us for thinking his first 'Let it rip' was a beautiful moment of one brother passing the torch to another."
"The more nuanced work in this episode belongs to Moss-Bachrach, whose character has had the gr..."
'Gary' centers on a road trip taken by Richie and Mikey to Gary, Indiana, driven by Uncle Jimmy's influence. The episode delves into their passionate yet tumultuous friendship, showcasing Mikey's deteriorating mental health and his impact on loved ones. Jon Bernthal's performance captures the character's explosive anger and moments of self-awareness, while the episode critiques the repetitive portrayal of Mikey's rage. Moss-Bachrach's character offers a more nuanced perspective, contrasting with Mikey's emotional volatility and enriching the narrative.
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