The Bear Season 3 Sets the Stage for a Christmas Episode to Outshine Season 2

Summary

The Bear season 3 must reveal the truth about Carmy's father in a flashback episode, just like they did with their mother in the Christmas episode.

There have been suggestions indicating that Carmy's father either abandoned the family or may no longer be alive, leaving his fate uncertain.

Unraveling the enigma surrounding Carmy's father could potentially provide insight into the beginnings of The Beef and connect to the dynamic between the siblings and their parents.

The Bear season 3 will face a tough challenge trying to surpass the highly regarded Christmas episode from season 2. However, the show has already laid the groundwork for an intriguing mystery to explore in a follow-up flashback. Critics praised the entirety of The Bear's second season, with season 2, episode 6, titled "Fishes," particularly standing out. "Fishes" takes viewers back five years to a chaotic holiday gathering at the Berzatto household. This special episode not only reunited Jon Bernthal as Carmy's late brother Mikey, but also featured renowned guest stars like Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, John Mulaney, and Gillian Jacobs.

While all the guest stars delivered memorable performances in "Fishes," it was Jamie Lee Curtis who truly stole the show as the volatile Berzatto matriarch, Donna. Curtis delivered an exceptional performance, but her portrayal of Donna also provided crucial insight into Carmy's inability to communicate in a healthy manner, relying heavily on anger. The show has already laid the groundwork for an intriguing mystery to explore in the next flashback episode.

The Bear Season 3's Flashback Episode Must Reveal The Truth About Carmy's Father

The flashback episode in Season 3 of The Bear revolves around Carmy's father. It can either showcase the opening of The Beef or focus on a significant day when Carmy, Mikey, and Sugar were cooking with their father. However, the show has yet to reveal what happened to Carmy's father. Is he still alive or did he abandon them? Season 3 needs to provide the same background treatment for their father as it did for their mother in the Christmas flashback episode.

There have been a few clues regarding the fate of Carmy's dad. Richie mentions a time before Carmy was born and refers to him as a "deadbeat." Additionally, he tells his ex-wife Tiffany that he will stay and assist in raising their daughter so Tiffany doesn't end up like Donna. This seems to support the theory that Carmy's dad left the family. However, Uncle Jimmy's dream about Carmy's dad and the way he talks about him in general suggest that he is deceased.

The Bear Season 3 Revealing Carmy's Father Can Also Solve A Mystery About The Beef

Unraveling the enigma surrounding Carmy's father may hold the key to uncovering the origins of The Beef. Was it Carmy's father who initially launched The Beef before Mikey? In season 1, Uncle Jimmy disclosed that Carmy's dad was the original proprietor, and Carmy herself referred to the restaurant as "Mom and Dad's piece of s***." Exploring The Beef's beginnings in The Bear season 3 could also shed light on the siblings' complex connection with their parents.