The Bear

What’s it about?

After transforming his late brother’s sandwich shop into a fine dining restaraunt, Carmy Berzatto navigates the chaos of chef life while dealing with personal and professional challenges, including intense stress, interpersonal conflicts, and the pressure of daily menu changes.

The facts 

• Created by Christopher Storer
• Starring Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Abby Elliott
• English, French, Spanish, and German languages
• 1 season, 10 episodes, 38 minutes each (on average)

Why did it get this rating? 

This series was self-rated by Disney+. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Adult themes

This series contains intense scenes with detailed depictions of characters experiencing anxiety, stress, and arguments.

One character talks about a man who made him “very, probably, mentally ill” and “dead inside.” He later confronts him, telling him that the stress he caused him gave him ulcers and nightmares.

Suicide themes

There are references to a main character’s brother who killed himself, which is an underlying but central theme to the plot.

Offensive language

This show contains frequent use of offensive language, with words like “f**k,” “sh*t,” and “b*tches.”

Helplines:

The suicide themes could be upsetting for some viewers, especially for those who have gone through similar experiences. If you are struggling with what you have seen on-screen please reach out for help. If you or someone you know needs to talk:

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters