The Bear
NZ release: 22 June 2023
Suicide themes and offensive language Rated on: 22 June 2023
Season 2: Episodes 1-10
What’s it about?
A young chef inherits his family’s beef sandwich shop after his brother’s abrupt death. Leaving behind his world of working in the finest restaurants, he now finds himself dealing with his brother’s unresolved debts, a rundown establishment, and unruly staff. Despite these setbacks, they work together to achieve the impossible – restart.
The facts
- Created by Christopher Storer
- English language with some Spanish dialogue
- 10 episodes, ~30 minutes each
- Starring Jeremy Allen White
Why did it get this rating?
This show was self-rated by Disney+. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.
Offensive language
There is frequent offensive language used throughout the show. Characters use offensive language in insulting way and to air their frustration. “F**k” is frequently mentioned by characters and “sh*t”, “b*tch”,”motherf**ker”, “a**hole”, “bullsh*t”, and ”pu**y” are also mentioned.
Violence
In one flashback episode we see a character slam a plate into the ground in a fit of rage. They later crash a car. Another character dangerously throws forks at people sitting at the dinner table. One character says to another to go get a gun from upstairs so they can blow their brains out.
Suicide themes
A character’s suicide is the main driver of the show’s plot. Characters often mention and discuss their death.
Drug use
Characters share a blunt together.
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