"He said you're good with people. He's not wrong." The look of quiet yet profound gratitude on Richie's face - almost as if he's on the verge of tears - is heartbreaking. This is one of the most moving scenes of any series I've ever seen.
To me, it's when she mentions "Like it's never too late to start again" and he looks up a bit as if he's telling himself he was given a second chance. SUBLIME
Love the contrast of him, someone who is brand new to high end dining, seeing a simple task like polishing forks as a punishment, yet her, being one the most accomplished a chef can be, enjoying her day doing something simple like peeling mushrooms
It's also important to contrast Richie's approach to these two situations. He views polishing the forks with such disdain and embarrassment at the beginning, but by the end is enthusiastically offering to peel more mushrooms with Chef Terry, showing appreciation for both the task and the person doing it. Such a clever demonstration of his growth in this episode.
Arguably the best episode of television this year. It showed that Richie does belong and has a place amongst all these insanely talented people, and the same for Ebon as an actor. They put him next to one of the most sought after actors alive and he completely holds his own. It’s a remarkable episode with several nuanced layers of meaning and emotion.
the thing that makes this incredibly natural is the silences between the dialogue. They're bigger than you'd normally get in a show and make it feel like a real conversation between 2 people who've only just met.
Yes! So many films I've seen lately just don't feel right with me these days because the dialogue is cut so quickly! It feels so unnatural and takes me out of it
Yes! When people talked about season 1 of The Bear they mention the noise, the chaos, and the anxiety. This second season is peppered with these calm, quiet, beautiful exchanges. Such a wonderful show and an excellent follow up season.
I was feeling the same watching like watching two actual people having real life conversations more believable than any reality BS type of show. And it feels very meditative and relaxing this season besides the Christmas episode which is a reminder how this show you never know which way it’s going to go. 10/10
Whenever I have a feeling Olivia Colman might be overrated or over-casted, she pops up in something and acts so delicately, believably, heart wrenchingly, and I remember why she’s succeeded. A true legend that continues to carve out her legend ❤️
I never got it why people use "overrated" in the first place. Even more so when used on accomplished, well known and award winning actors. In a way to me, it feels like attention seeking.
@@kinngrimm I agree. It's kind of a nothing criticism: are you critiquing the public perception, or the thing that's being judged? It feels like a way of having your cake and eating it too while not actually venturing anything yourself
No scene has made me cry more than this one. Richie’s arc is a beautiful one and it’s a lesson for all those who struggle with anger and self esteem…KNOW YOUR WORTH!
All of the other cameos this season were more "showy" but I really appreciated the subtlety and nuance Olivia Colman brought to this scene. Was not expecting to see her at all but with just five minutes of screen-time she knocked it out the park. Genuinely one of the best working actresses today.
I agree with most of what you said but I'd argue Will Poultier's has the same feel. Not showy at all; the scene between his character, Luca, and Marcus is what compelled me to watch this show.
@@braxx02 no, John Mulaney makes perfect sense though. They hired him so they can point to an actual comedian when they get questions again why the f they are going with the comedy categories at the awards.
I loved how this scene completely changed what "every second counts" means. It isn't about speed but about making the most of every second we have in this life. While the restaurant runs with to the second precision, what they're doing is making every second count for their guests. Not often that a TV program has a moment that makes you sit up and think but this did. And Olivia Coleman... just WOW!
@@NathanielGreenwoodthis clip cut it out but he asks what the signature her dad wrote at the bottom of every page and she motions to the every second counts sign.
The recurring theme of "every second counts" throughout the season is so beautiful to me. That simple statement genuinely helped remove distractions in my life that kept me from my loved ones, career, hobbies, and simple things that bring me joy. It makes me happy knowing how many people are impacted the same way by this wonderful show.
I haven't seen the show, but it was such a nice detail about her finding her dad's notebooks and seeing they contained the message of not forgetting the strange and vivid moments we pass through, only to have the job carry her away from this strange and lovely moment, which occured because of the job. Slick.
Although I was pretty much on board with the episode as I anticipated it, and that was (very) broadly how it played out, the first time I saw "every second counts", I groaned a little bit. High performance demands that you focus on the right things, and there are reasons that athletes talk in cliches. Among other things, these are the things they try to keep telling themselves, hoping to keep their head in the right place. Best not to get distracted by giving a nuanced answer. It could shift your focus to things outside your control. For all that, if you stick too hard to the mantras and motivational quotes, you risk turning them into empty phrases, and yourself into a miserable robot, abusing yourself and the people you depend on for happiness and/or success. Never actually dealing with the stuff that is holding you back. At the start of the episode, it could still go both ways, and it wasn't obvious to me whether this would be a genuine high performance environment, or the manifestation of the psyche of a highly functioning sociopath; certainly useful for learning essential tools of the trade, but not somewhere you'll want to stick around. So the first time that sentence popped up, it felt like an aggravating corporate motivational poster. The episode happens. I start trusting, like Richie does, that these people genuinely want the best for each other. I don't mind the sign the same way, though it still feels like a mantra that is not really successful in achieving its intended effect. Most of the episode, I don't think about it too much, and as the end nears I've more or less forgotten about it. There is so much to take in, after all, moments that my escape my notice. Then we have this lovely scene with chef Terry. Everything slows down. But soon, the world catches up, and she leaves before she can tell Richie how her father signed his entries, trying to remind himself to spend time where it mattered, and take it all in. But the camera shows the sign one final time, and the Other. Shoe. Drops. Its message instantly re-framed and turned on its head, while still retaining the first meaning. This show's writers are pretty good.
One thing (of many) that I love about this scene is that it portrays so perfectly two people with mutual respect for one another, despite the vast difference in their standing or experience. Richie asks questions gently but unafraid, and Chef Terry meets him at his level but doesn't coddle him. There's a deep understanding of where each of them is coming from, even if they don't know the details of the story.
Thats the only way to gain true respect. No matter your position, if you can talk with someone, without talking down to them. If someone thinks that they already learned everything and cannot be taught nothing new, they arent worth idolizing. Arrogance is nothing to be praised. Not nice to have conversation with either :P
I was crying from start to finish with this episode. Watching people care about Richie and watching him take pride in himself and decide he was going to start taking himself seriously…it felt like, this is what life is supposed to be. May we all be lucky enough to find this kind of connection, especially when we need it most. Olivia and Ebon are both so incredibly talented.
I agree. This episode was really moving and i cried throughout this because i could totally relate to Richie and the lesson in this episode was just so touching and simple but well acted. Love this show❤️
"Not at all, I don't do favours." Turn, small head shake. That delivery floored me. Olivia Colman is deservedly rated. She has such a natural delivery.
This is like a meditation, a complete relaxation, a pool of calm. The silences between the actual words are not uncomfortable or strained. Incredible writing, incredible acting.
@@ukwonderboyI was going to mention Jamie Lee Curtis too but I read somewhere that she's a recurring actor which is even better since it means we'll be very likely to see more of her in season 3.
this 5-minute long conversation is one of those scenes that is just so tender. feels like a warm hug from your mom. the delicacy, the attention to detail and the inciteful story telling. the bear is a triumph. and the symbolism of peeling the layers of a small and delicate mushroom is chefs kiss.
The amazing thing is when you watch it the scene back, the compliment is well-earned. If you listen to how Richie converses during this scene, it shows some great people skills particularly considering she's the chef-owner. Quiet when she wants to be quiet. Carries the conversation naturally, doesn't make it about him, gets her to open up, and quickly goes to some deep stuff but without being intrusive.
maybe one of the best TV episodes of all time. could function as its own short film narratively, which is why it feels so well rounded and such a satisfying ending.
Ikr I saw this episode yesterday ( yes yes I am late) but this was my favourite episode. People love the seven fishes more . No doubt 7 fishes shows the anxiety when dealing with a crazy family. But this episode, in my opinion, carries a personal touch of "getting out of your own way to get better". Fishes shows why people stick to their old bad habits and create chaos. Forks shows how to grow.
I've been waiting for this scene! Olivia Colman is amazing, but Richie was so heartbreakingly sweet when Terry gave him compliments. You can tell he hasn't had a lot of positive reinforcement in his life
Richie is such a profoundly sad character and watching him finally take the ropes that all his friends and family have been throwing him to pull himself up was very rewarding. Wonderfully written character, beautifully acted by Ebon. Forks was one of the finest episodes of any tv show I've ever seen, it was the high point of the series and the series is absolutely teeming with excellence. When the casting writing and acting all come together like this you are privy to something incredible.
on one hand, there's the new wave of high caliber chefs who are trying to move away from the screaming tyrant. On the other hand, she's not in that mode yet, throw a chef deep in rush service with things going wrong left and right and you'll quickly see how they are.
@@johnbaker1773they’re super intense, focused, and demanding, definitely in contrast to chef terry, but they’re not strung out . They’re locked in and everyone is fully committed to giving their best because they have a robust culture of respect and excellence.
What I love most about this scene is how humble and kind this head chef/owner is. You expect extreme arrogance from higher ups, but she is incredibly kind, listens, clearly empathetic. It's a goal to be a leader like that.
I love how this scene recontextualizes and gives new meaning to "Every Second Counts" without the show bashing you over the head with it. Phenomenal writing and acting
And it’s less that these specific things are important but that they represent self-worth. These little things are ways of showing others that you care about them, and showing yourself that you care about yourself.
She's so incredibly talented. How she made this scene in a show dedicated to extremely close up, intense, fast-paced anxious shots sloooow down and feel intimate without a camera feel so real. She's such a talent.
One of the things that makes this scene so impactful is that almost all the other head chefs you see in this show are these perfectionist assholes who get what they want by yelling and demanding. Also they are almost exclusively guys. So when you hear things like “chef Terry is always watching” (Terry being a name that can be masculine or feminine), you kind of assume it will be more of the same. But the slow realization that we have as this scene unfolds, is that THIS is Chef Terry and that she seems to be successful without all of those negative traits. And Richie who has been trying to be a leader using the yelling and alpha methods now realizes that leadership isn’t what he thought, and it makes all the difference for his character. They mess with your expectations so much in this season, hats off to the writers of this show.
Of course, she also employs the "fu Garrett" guy to be the bad cop, who is their day to day manager. I do love the show, but I actually think they slightly overdid the kindness and light tone overall this season, possibly for a reckoning in the next.
I love this. No music, just talking for 5 whole minutes. It doesn't make it better or worse than any other scene, but there is something special about scenes like this ❤
@@noahpoobbaileyExactly, that scene was absolutely essential in an otherwise near-constant panic attack of an episode, and it didn’t feel out of place in the slightest.
What a lovely scene. Two characters with very different backgrounds and temperaments sharing such a simple moment together. Olivia Coleman is amazing as always.
This is one of my favorite scenes from this season. It really shows a humble dedication to service. Dedication to your craft, your customer, and your crew who looks to you to lead them to something greater. It's a beautifully understated performance from both actors.
She is so bloody brilliant and believable in EVERYTHING she does. IMO, the best actress out there and has been so for at least the last 10 years or so. After her unbelievably awesome performance in Broadchurch, I find myself watching EVERYTHING she does. Never disappointed.
Season 2 knocked it out of the park. Almost every character grew and evolved in the ways they needed to in order to take the restaurant and themselves to the next level. Richie's growth was my favorite and this was my favorite episode of the series so far. This scene was beautiful and poetic... yet powerful in the most subtle way.
I've never seen a single performance by Olivia Colman that wasn't fantastic. I don't know this show but I loved watching this scene. She really is amazing at what she does.
Something I never really picked up on until now is how they're both raised by a military father but grew up and became two ends of a spectrum. She became like her father, with a fondness for structure/standards. And Richie became unlike his father, unstructured. Yet, there they both are. Same place, same time, peeling mushrooms. Absolutely love that.
This is just me but I work often under high pressure and nothing feels better than when I have a day of doing simple and directly useful tasks. It's so gratifying and peaceful.
I love this show because I love the characters. I was rooting for Richie ever since I saw how he interacted with his kid. Him coming full circle was amazing.
I just realized while rewatching this, that when she brings up her father and the strange notes he kept, it ties in to her idea for the restaurant to keep notes on the guests and pass them along for better service. EDIT: Someone else mentioned that it’s likely he also signed his letters with “Every Second Counts”, just like the sign in the kitchen.
Richie has the best character arc in television today. Olivia Colman has the most subtle and honest guest cameo in the Bear. To see these two share a truly intimate and insightful scene is a wonderful gift.
What I love most about this scene is that Ritchie might be the only person who knows the true significance of ‘Every Second Counts’. It has multiple applications, but in its purest form is about how substantial the most mundane task can be. Great reminder that life is beautiful.
Oh man. This scene is so good. This episode in general is just a masterpiece. Richie learns so many great lessons. Every second counts, time well spent, and never too late to start over, it’s just beautiful.
Such an undervalued scene... Two chefs in a very prestegious position and they're relaxed, speaking to each other like people. Not like people all stressed out at work.
As an architect, this scene made a deep impact on me. As I've progressed in my career, I've gotten into more client-facing, management, relationship building roles. I don't get to do the actual drawing, designing, detailing as much. Hearing chef terry talking about taking time well spent on the small details really made me reconsider how I spend my days. I try and carve out some time to get back to the basics of what made me love my craft. It's meditative and deeply satisfying.
The editing is just superb in this show. I just love how each episode is truly a chapter and not shoe horned into a "22 minute so we can get ads in" approach. This conversation feels so real and it makes it even more beautiful.
This evening, I rewatched the “Forks” episode of The Bear, and it brought me to tears. This was a great scene… to see the growth in Richie’s character, and Olivia Colman is always terrific. Beautifully written and acted.
I simultaneously want to post this scene to every social media out there to get more people watching the show and want to hide it away because it's such a reward for patiently watching the show.
Just a BEAUTIFUL scene. I didn't think this episode could've gotten any better until this scene. And I didn't think this series could've gotten any better after the episode just prior to this one.
Idk why, but this specific scene really hit me when I watched this episode. It moved me. This was, in my opinion, some of the highest caliber acting I've ever seen. Emmys all around please. Writers, actors, directors, lighting, cameras, sound, everyone and all of them.
Olivia Colman is one of the most natural actors alive today. She just always brings the perfect amount of everything to any role. She's an absolute genius
so grateful for this wonderful scene being uploaded on here. So many great moments in films and shows are lost so easily or left to hear say. Another golden moment in the show that I felt was incredibly heartfelt was the conversations between Luca and Marcus, all of which I showed to friends and family, not just recommending the show but showing them the essence of this. It's so hard to explain what it feels like to be present in the moment, peeling potatoes or whatever, waiting for the dough to rise, repeating the same mistakes and still looking forwards like our ancestors have done forever. Reasons that never have an end.
This was just such a wholesome, intimate conversation that made you feel like not only were you a fly on the wall, but somehow part of it as well. It took so long for this scene to be uploaded but it was worth the wait. Also, Chef Jess is so pretty. I like the subtle tension there is between her and Richie even though Richie seems to be oblivious to it.
In the earlier scene, when she comes down to ask if Richie wants to go over staff reviews with her, and then says everyone will miss him, she looks back, twice, as she's leaving, to see if he's watching her. (He's not, he's polishing forks) It's a clear tell. The writers definitely wanted to present her as into him.
I feel like this is one of the top 10 scenes in television history. It’s certainly one of the most natural. And this guy nails a Chicago accent unlike anybody in television or movie history.
I don't rewatch a ton of TV. This scene is so good and somehow gets better with each viewing. It's crazy how just 5 minutes can pack so much emotion and character dimension.
I don't remember feeling this way about on any series. Little chit-chat's gives me goosebumps, i see myself in every character. exhausting to watch sometimes because of the reality of scripts.
I love how when these associates of Carmen’s meet these top chefs all of these amazing chefs pay homage to Carmen and it lets you know how good he really is even though we have yet to really see his skills
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Where can we find a friend like Chef Terry? 🥺
IDK Chef
I think, by being a friend like Chef Terry. The only way you can have a friend is by allowing yourself to be a friend.
In hell.
Uncluch your pearls
Thomas Keller seems like the main inspiration for Chef Terry, so probably at TFL
"He said you're good with people. He's not wrong."
The look of quiet yet profound gratitude on Richie's face - almost as if he's on the verge of tears - is heartbreaking. This is one of the most moving scenes of any series I've ever seen.
One of the best mental skills ive learned in the professional world is gratitude
Not for me. I think you're just a hype lord
To me, it's when she mentions "Like it's never too late to start again" and he looks up a bit as if he's telling himself he was given a second chance.
SUBLIME
@@Peterviegal You sound so jaded lol.
"He said you're good . . . " Most of us have a need to hear that to keep our sanity.
Love the contrast of him, someone who is brand new to high end dining, seeing a simple task like polishing forks as a punishment, yet her, being one the most accomplished a chef can be, enjoying her day doing something simple like peeling mushrooms
this just blew my mind ngl you're so right for this
This is so beautifully said.
It's also important to contrast Richie's approach to these two situations. He views polishing the forks with such disdain and embarrassment at the beginning, but by the end is enthusiastically offering to peel more mushrooms with Chef Terry, showing appreciation for both the task and the person doing it. Such a clever demonstration of his growth in this episode.
This simple work like peeling mushrooms or shining forks is actually pretty relaxing. Almost 10 years in the industry.
I said . . GAAAAAHTDAMN
Arguably the best episode of television this year. It showed that Richie does belong and has a place amongst all these insanely talented people, and the same for Ebon as an actor. They put him next to one of the most sought after actors alive and he completely holds his own. It’s a remarkable episode with several nuanced layers of meaning and emotion.
*This year*? This was the best episode of television I’ve *ever seen*.
LOL she's nowhere NEAR a "most sought after actor" - she is good, but basically plays herself in almost everything.
Totally agree!
@@AlanJohnPeachevery actor plays themselves lol this is not a good criticism
@@AlanJohnPeach That's a sign of a good actor - you think they are just being themselves!
the thing that makes this incredibly natural is the silences between the dialogue. They're bigger than you'd normally get in a show and make it feel like a real conversation between 2 people who've only just met.
Particularly on a show which has SO much fast talking, this juxtaposition is perfect for the apex of Richies character arch.
Yes! So many films I've seen lately just don't feel right with me these days because the dialogue is cut so quickly! It feels so unnatural and takes me out of it
I thought this was a documentary with Olivia when I first landed on this clip. Excellent acting by both
Yes! When people talked about season 1 of The Bear they mention the noise, the chaos, and the anxiety. This second season is peppered with these calm, quiet, beautiful exchanges. Such a wonderful show and an excellent follow up season.
I was feeling the same watching like watching two actual people having real life conversations more believable than any reality BS type of show. And it feels very meditative and relaxing this season besides the Christmas episode which is a reminder how this show you never know which way it’s going to go. 10/10
Whenever I have a feeling Olivia Colman might be overrated or over-casted, she pops up in something and acts so delicately, believably, heart wrenchingly, and I remember why she’s succeeded. A true legend that continues to carve out her legend ❤️
I never got it why people use "overrated" in the first place. Even more so when used on accomplished, well known and award winning actors. In a way to me, it feels like attention seeking.
@@kinngrimm I agree. It's kind of a nothing criticism: are you critiquing the public perception, or the thing that's being judged? It feels like a way of having your cake and eating it too while not actually venturing anything yourself
Her performance in "tyrannosaur" was amazing
I mean, I knew her first in Peepshow. She's never overrated in my book.
If she is overrated, don't look at her. Did you just look at her? Close your eyes.
No scene has made me cry more than this one. Richie’s arc is a beautiful one and it’s a lesson for all those who struggle with anger and self esteem…KNOW YOUR WORTH!
Especially when Terry says she doesn't do favours.
He got there for him not cos Carmy pulled a favour
It's so beautiful ❤
What Carmy always told him, “purpose, cousin! Purpose!” This experience was it for him!
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All of the other cameos this season were more "showy" but I really appreciated the subtlety and nuance Olivia Colman brought to this scene. Was not expecting to see her at all but with just five minutes of screen-time she knocked it out the park. Genuinely one of the best working actresses today.
I agree with most of what you said but I'd argue Will Poultier's has the same feel. Not showy at all; the scene between his character, Luca, and Marcus is what compelled me to watch this show.
@@braxx02 Yup tbh I forgot about him. I was thinking about all the cameos in episode 5 lol
@@alexlazzerly3677 lmao fair that was so jarring. John Mulaney's in everything now!
I think we've all worked with a "Terry," a 'work mom' maybe? Maybe that's just my feeling. She sold it well though, relatable character
@@braxx02 no, John Mulaney makes perfect sense though. They hired him so they can point to an actual comedian when they get questions again why the f they are going with the comedy categories at the awards.
“I’m sorry that he pulled a favor.”
“Not at all, I don’t do favors.”
I love this line. She made him feel good about himself indirectly. He’s no favor. He’s worth her time.
That’s the moment he found his self worth
I loved how this scene completely changed what "every second counts" means. It isn't about speed but about making the most of every second we have in this life. While the restaurant runs with to the second precision, what they're doing is making every second count for their guests.
Not often that a TV program has a moment that makes you sit up and think but this did.
And Olivia Coleman... just WOW!
I thought it meant that this was her second restaurant and it still counts just as much as the first. Fantastic writing!
Great insight, I hadn't considered it from that angle.
@@NathanielGreenwoodthis clip cut it out but he asks what the signature her dad wrote at the bottom of every page and she motions to the every second counts sign.
Great perspective
The recurring theme of "every second counts" throughout the season is so beautiful to me. That simple statement genuinely helped remove distractions in my life that kept me from my loved ones, career, hobbies, and simple things that bring me joy. It makes me happy knowing how many people are impacted the same way by this wonderful show.
Its telling you to hurry, but also slow down and take everything in. Crazy
I haven't seen the show, but it was such a nice detail about her finding her dad's notebooks and seeing they contained the message of not forgetting the strange and vivid moments we pass through, only to have the job carry her away from this strange and lovely moment, which occured because of the job. Slick.
May I ask what sort of distractions they were? I am wanting some direction too
Although I was pretty much on board with the episode as I anticipated it, and that was (very) broadly how it played out, the first time I saw "every second counts", I groaned a little bit.
High performance demands that you focus on the right things, and there are reasons that athletes talk in cliches. Among other things, these are the things they try to keep telling themselves, hoping to keep their head in the right place. Best not to get distracted by giving a nuanced answer. It could shift your focus to things outside your control. For all that, if you stick too hard to the mantras and motivational quotes, you risk turning them into empty phrases, and yourself into a miserable robot, abusing yourself and the people you depend on for happiness and/or success. Never actually dealing with the stuff that is holding you back.
At the start of the episode, it could still go both ways, and it wasn't obvious to me whether this would be a genuine high performance environment, or the manifestation of the psyche of a highly functioning sociopath; certainly useful for learning essential tools of the trade, but not somewhere you'll want to stick around. So the first time that sentence popped up, it felt like an aggravating corporate motivational poster.
The episode happens. I start trusting, like Richie does, that these people genuinely want the best for each other. I don't mind the sign the same way, though it still feels like a mantra that is not really successful in achieving its intended effect. Most of the episode, I don't think about it too much, and as the end nears I've more or less forgotten about it. There is so much to take in, after all, moments that my escape my notice. Then we have this lovely scene with chef Terry. Everything slows down. But soon, the world catches up, and she leaves before she can tell Richie how her father signed his entries, trying to remind himself to spend time where it mattered, and take it all in.
But the camera shows the sign one final time, and the Other. Shoe. Drops. Its message instantly re-framed and turned on its head, while still retaining the first meaning.
This show's writers are pretty good.
At first I percieved it as "Don't waste time" but after this episose i see it as "appreciate the time you have".
One thing (of many) that I love about this scene is that it portrays so perfectly two people with mutual respect for one another, despite the vast difference in their standing or experience. Richie asks questions gently but unafraid, and Chef Terry meets him at his level but doesn't coddle him. There's a deep understanding of where each of them is coming from, even if they don't know the details of the story.
Love this analysis
Thats the only way to gain true respect. No matter your position, if you can talk with someone, without talking down to them. If someone thinks that they already learned everything and cannot be taught nothing new, they arent worth idolizing. Arrogance is nothing to be praised. Not nice to have conversation with either :P
I was crying from start to finish with this episode. Watching people care about Richie and watching him take pride in himself and decide he was going to start taking himself seriously…it felt like, this is what life is supposed to be. May we all be lucky enough to find this kind of connection, especially when we need it most. Olivia and Ebon are both so incredibly talented.
“I can do respect.” Yes, Richie, that’s what it’s all about. Starting with… Respect Yourself. Awesome episode.
Breathing helps you to centre yourself - you feel bad, you breathe, you go to the place where you find a reward
I agree. This episode was really moving and i cried throughout this because i could totally relate to Richie and the lesson in this episode was just so touching and simple but well acted. Love this show❤️
I really like his character arc, I thought he was going to be an antagonist
"Not at all, I don't do favours." Turn, small head shake. That delivery floored me. Olivia Colman is deservedly rated. She has such a natural delivery.
This is like a meditation, a complete relaxation, a pool of calm. The silences between the actual words are not uncomfortable or strained. Incredible writing, incredible acting.
Of all the guest stars we got this past season, Olivia Colman was my favorite.
Which is really saying something.
Olivia Colman and Will Poulter were brilliant guest stars.
I thought she was a real chef! This scene is so detailed it feels authentic. Parts of Chef Terry's story has parallels to Carmen's path.
I dunno... Jamie Lee Curtis was pretty outstanding.
@@ukwonderboyI was going to mention Jamie Lee Curtis too but I read somewhere that she's a recurring actor which is even better since it means we'll be very likely to see more of her in season 3.
When Ritchie says “Can I do another one?” I just want hug him. He’s so vulnerable and searching for purpose. This episode is an absolute joy ❤
this 5-minute long conversation is one of those scenes that is just so tender. feels like a warm hug from your mom. the delicacy, the attention to detail and the inciteful story telling. the bear is a triumph. and the symbolism of peeling the layers of a small and delicate mushroom is chefs kiss.
"He said you are good with people, he is not wrong."
The tenderness in this scene & this episode 😢
BEST ESPISODE OF THE YEAR
The amazing thing is when you watch it the scene back, the compliment is well-earned. If you listen to how Richie converses during this scene, it shows some great people skills particularly considering she's the chef-owner. Quiet when she wants to be quiet. Carries the conversation naturally, doesn't make it about him, gets her to open up, and quickly goes to some deep stuff but without being intrusive.
Yanks a tear out of me everytime. And it’s not light either
maybe one of the best TV episodes of all time. could function as its own short film narratively, which is why it feels so well rounded and such a satisfying ending.
Ikr I saw this episode yesterday ( yes yes I am late) but this was my favourite episode. People love the seven fishes more . No doubt 7 fishes shows the anxiety when dealing with a crazy family. But this episode, in my opinion, carries a personal touch of "getting out of your own way to get better". Fishes shows why people stick to their old bad habits and create chaos. Forks shows how to grow.
I've been waiting for this scene! Olivia Colman is amazing, but Richie was so heartbreakingly sweet when Terry gave him compliments. You can tell he hasn't had a lot of positive reinforcement in his life
Richie is such a profoundly sad character and watching him finally take the ropes that all his friends and family have been throwing him to pull himself up was very rewarding. Wonderfully written character, beautifully acted by Ebon. Forks was one of the finest episodes of any tv show I've ever seen, it was the high point of the series and the series is absolutely teeming with excellence. When the casting writing and acting all come together like this you are privy to something incredible.
It was weird seeing the contrast between her calm, at-ease persona vs the highly strung out chefs and restaurant workers under her.
Were they strung out? They all seemed pretty committed and excited to be working there
on one hand, there's the new wave of high caliber chefs who are trying to move away from the screaming tyrant. On the other hand, she's not in that mode yet, throw a chef deep in rush service with things going wrong left and right and you'll quickly see how they are.
@@jac1207She’s not new. As of this she would have had that restaurant open about 20-30 years.
@@johnbaker1773they’re super intense, focused, and demanding, definitely in contrast to chef terry, but they’re not strung out . They’re locked in and everyone is fully committed to giving their best because they have a robust culture of respect and excellence.
@@dear_saturnnot to be that guy but don’t the restaurant open in 2011?
What I love most about this scene is how humble and kind this head chef/owner is. You expect extreme arrogance from higher ups, but she is incredibly kind, listens, clearly empathetic. It's a goal to be a leader like that.
Absolutely. There aren’t nearly enough bosses like that.
I love how this scene recontextualizes and gives new meaning to "Every Second Counts" without the show bashing you over the head with it. Phenomenal writing and acting
Olivia Coleman has no small roles, she manages to make a universe out of every character she plays and it shows in all of her acting
In this series, full of yelling and screaming, this scene gives so much inner peace. I Love it.
the way she smiles at 2:52 when she says "i was right there" gets me every time. incredible actress
The little head movements as Olivia delivers the lines are profound and make the scene. She is one of the best
I love how throughout the whole episode these things Richie felt were the most pointless and mundane, turn out to be the most important of all.
And it’s less that these specific things are important but that they represent self-worth. These little things are ways of showing others that you care about them, and showing yourself that you care about yourself.
Despite having hardly any screen time, The Bear utilized Olivia Colman's talents way better than Secret Invasion did.
Marvel is just garbage nowadays
dbf - she was the best thing in that period
She's so incredibly talented. How she made this scene in a show dedicated to extremely close up, intense, fast-paced anxious shots sloooow down and feel intimate without a camera feel so real. She's such a talent.
One of the things that makes this scene so impactful is that almost all the other head chefs you see in this show are these perfectionist assholes who get what they want by yelling and demanding. Also they are almost exclusively guys. So when you hear things like “chef Terry is always watching” (Terry being a name that can be masculine or feminine), you kind of assume it will be more of the same. But the slow realization that we have as this scene unfolds, is that THIS is Chef Terry and that she seems to be successful without all of those negative traits. And Richie who has been trying to be a leader using the yelling and alpha methods now realizes that leadership isn’t what he thought, and it makes all the difference for his character.
They mess with your expectations so much in this season, hats off to the writers of this show.
Of course, she also employs the "fu Garrett" guy to be the bad cop, who is their day to day manager.
I do love the show, but I actually think they slightly overdid the kindness and light tone overall this season, possibly for a reckoning in the next.
@@somethingcleverhereWell this episode came right after the spectacularly hostile Fishes, so it was a nice antidote/yin-yang.
WoW a racist and a sexist
I love this. No music, just talking for 5 whole minutes. It doesn't make it better or worse than any other scene, but there is something special about scenes like this ❤
The bear does this so well. Richie and his wife's tender moment amidst the chaos of the family episode comes to mind.
@@noahpoobbaileyExactly, that scene was absolutely essential in an otherwise near-constant panic attack of an episode, and it didn’t feel out of place in the slightest.
Olivia Colman elevates anything she is in. Such a tender and inspiring scene, one of the all time best in the show.
She's a comfort character... even with so little time she just gives exponentially more to the story.. how can such beautiful people be...
Watching this for the 100th time, and it just hit me that Chef Terry's father signed off every journal entry with "every second counts."
Well then you sir are a genius
What a lovely scene. Two characters with very different backgrounds and temperaments sharing such a simple moment together. Olivia Coleman is amazing as always.
When Richie saw "Every Second Counts" on the wall at the end, I just started tearing up. He found his purpose.
Even Chef "Terry" understood the assignment. Nurturing Ritchie. The patience in tone and execution. Even when peeling mushrooms.
This is one of my favorite scenes from this season. It really shows a humble dedication to service. Dedication to your craft, your customer, and your crew who looks to you to lead them to something greater. It's a beautifully understated performance from both actors.
She is so bloody brilliant and believable in EVERYTHING she does. IMO, the best actress out there and has been so for at least the last 10 years or so. After her unbelievably awesome performance in Broadchurch, I find myself watching EVERYTHING she does. Never disappointed.
Absolutely same. Had no idea who she was until Broadchurch and now she might be my favorite actress.
This was my favorite episode from the series, every scene was perfect. Richie STEPPED UP
I could listen to Olivia Coleman for hours and never get tired of her voice. Soothing and with a hint of whimsy.
This is such an excellently written and performed series.
Season 2 knocked it out of the park. Almost every character grew and evolved in the ways they needed to in order to take the restaurant and themselves to the next level. Richie's growth was my favorite and this was my favorite episode of the series so far. This scene was beautiful and poetic... yet powerful in the most subtle way.
I agree
Except Carmy lol
I've never seen a single performance by Olivia Colman that wasn't fantastic. I don't know this show but I loved watching this scene. She really is amazing at what she does.
If you watch both series, you will be well rewarded for the time spent.
Something I never really picked up on until now is how they're both raised by a military father but grew up and became two ends of a spectrum. She became like her father, with a fondness for structure/standards. And Richie became unlike his father, unstructured. Yet, there they both are. Same place, same time, peeling mushrooms. Absolutely love that.
Olivia Colman’s acting is incredible in this scene
This is just me but I work often under high pressure and nothing feels better than when I have a day of doing simple and directly useful tasks. It's so gratifying and peaceful.
I love this show because I love the characters. I was rooting for Richie ever since I saw how he interacted with his kid. Him coming full circle was amazing.
I just realized while rewatching this, that when she brings up her father and the strange notes he kept, it ties in to her idea for the restaurant to keep notes on the guests and pass them along for better service.
EDIT: Someone else mentioned that it’s likely he also signed his letters with “Every Second Counts”, just like the sign in the kitchen.
Thank you for shating that insight. I hadn't made the connection
Richie has the best character arc in television today. Olivia Colman has the most subtle and honest guest cameo in the Bear. To see these two share a truly intimate and insightful scene is a wonderful gift.
Richie as a born leader who doesn't even know it, is perfect. One doesn't choose to be a hero, you end up being one for who you are inside.
What I love most about this scene is that Ritchie might be the only person who knows the true significance of ‘Every Second Counts’. It has multiple applications, but in its purest form is about how substantial the most mundane task can be. Great reminder that life is beautiful.
Oliva Colman: she can do anything, she's just the queen of acting! It's so amazing to watch her play!
Oh man. This scene is so good. This episode in general is just a masterpiece. Richie learns so many great lessons. Every second counts, time well spent, and never too late to start over, it’s just beautiful.
Such an undervalued scene... Two chefs in a very prestegious position and they're relaxed, speaking to each other like people. Not like people all stressed out at work.
This show, this writing, this vibe, this dialogue, this acting is really really astoundingly good. Simply put - triggers emotions
As an architect, this scene made a deep impact on me. As I've progressed in my career, I've gotten into more client-facing, management, relationship building roles. I don't get to do the actual drawing, designing, detailing as much. Hearing chef terry talking about taking time well spent on the small details really made me reconsider how I spend my days. I try and carve out some time to get back to the basics of what made me love my craft. It's meditative and deeply satisfying.
Makes me want to cry every time I see this. A favorite moment out of a show filled with favorite moments.
The editing is just superb in this show. I just love how each episode is truly a chapter and not shoe horned into a "22 minute so we can get ads in" approach. This conversation feels so real and it makes it even more beautiful.
"Every Second Counts"
Amazing how 3 simple words can give you so much perspective
seeing Olivia onscreen feels like a hug. just such a warmth to her performances that seem way to genuine to be an act
This evening, I rewatched the “Forks” episode of The Bear, and it brought me to tears. This was a great scene… to see the growth in Richie’s character, and Olivia Colman is always terrific. Beautifully written and acted.
Ugh..this show is SO GREAT at building character arcs that you genuinely care about. Such an awesome show.
I cried 1st time watching this scene. If only we all had someone who saw us, who fought for us. The whole world would be a better place.
I cry every time I see this scene. With any scene from this show. What an absolute gem.
I simultaneously want to post this scene to every social media out there to get more people watching the show and want to hide it away because it's such a reward for patiently watching the show.
Totally agree. I want to tell everyone, but you have to grow with him.
same but its hard to pull ppl in because the first eps are so stressful to watch (specially fishes) , even i almost gave up
This episode is one of my favorite episodes of television all time. I've watched it 12 times in the past few months. Gets me every time.
Best episode. Best scene. She blew it away. I was so stoked to see her.
Just a BEAUTIFUL scene.
I didn't think this episode could've gotten any better until this scene. And I didn't think this series could've gotten any better after the episode just prior to this one.
Idk why, but this specific scene really hit me when I watched this episode. It moved me. This was, in my opinion, some of the highest caliber acting I've ever seen. Emmys all around please. Writers, actors, directors, lighting, cameras, sound, everyone and all of them.
Ugh, this scene!!! Whenever he realized what he father signed at the end of each of his letters, I almost shed a tear😢. Very well-written👏🏾
Such a deceptively simple little scene, so beautifully written and acted. This whole series is full of moments like this.
What I loved about this scene was that it just felt like a real conversation.
The simplicity of the task is beautiful; “Feels attached”, mantras for managers to live by, something I continue to strive for
His character arch is actually one of the best out there. So simple yet so effective
This entire season was a masterpiece. One of my favorites.
Olivia Colman is a treasure!
I agree, wholeheartedly!
She was the best part of secret invasion.
The way Olivia Colman speaks and the words that come out of her mouth. So elegant and so graceful.
this is one of the most wholesome scenes of all time, so warm and so comforting!
Olivia Colman is one of the most natural actors alive today. She just always brings the perfect amount of everything to any role. She's an absolute genius
Insanely good bit of television. The script, the actors chemistry and the direction. Bravo!
Ebon seriously deserves an Emmy for this episode!
He got his 🎉
@MushMellow780 Yeah, since he won for the first season a few days ago, makes him a shoe in for winning for this season! Fingers crossed!
Olivia coleman wanders onscreen for 5 mins and KILLS it in a show with nothing but good performances - she's one of the best working today
One of my favorite scenes from the whole series. Just lovely.
so grateful for this wonderful scene being uploaded on here. So many great moments in films and shows are lost so easily or left to hear say. Another golden moment in the show that I felt was incredibly heartfelt was the conversations between Luca and Marcus, all of which I showed to friends and family, not just recommending the show but showing them the essence of this.
It's so hard to explain what it feels like to be present in the moment, peeling potatoes or whatever, waiting for the dough to rise, repeating the same mistakes and still looking forwards like our ancestors have done forever. Reasons that never have an end.
No other show treats their characters with such respect
It's so lovely to watch Olivia elevate an already great show with such ease and grace. Always wonderful!
I love the quietness of this scene. It's absolutely brilliant. This is such a beautiful show and taps into emotions and relationships most don't.
You guys are feeding a dangerous addiction with all these bear clips
Olivia is a master of her craft. She is so charming and amazing in everything she pops up in. What an actress.
This was just such a wholesome, intimate conversation that made you feel like not only were you a fly on the wall, but somehow part of it as well.
It took so long for this scene to be uploaded but it was worth the wait. Also, Chef Jess is so pretty. I like the subtle tension there is between her and Richie even though Richie seems to be oblivious to it.
I thought I was the only one who thought there was something going on there haha
In the earlier scene, when she comes down to ask if Richie wants to go over staff reviews with her, and then says everyone will miss him, she looks back, twice, as she's leaving, to see if he's watching her. (He's not, he's polishing forks)
It's a clear tell. The writers definitely wanted to present her as into him.
I feel like this is one of the top 10 scenes in television history. It’s certainly one of the most natural. And this guy nails a Chicago accent unlike anybody in television or movie history.
Already watched the season, this scene still hit me. Such a good show.
I love the dialogue between all the characters on this show.
I don't rewatch a ton of TV. This scene is so good and somehow gets better with each viewing. It's crazy how just 5 minutes can pack so much emotion and character dimension.
I don't remember feeling this way about on any series. Little chit-chat's gives me goosebumps, i see myself in every character. exhausting to watch sometimes because of the reality of scripts.
I love how when these associates of Carmen’s meet these top chefs all of these amazing chefs pay homage to Carmen and it lets you know how good he really is even though we have yet to really see his skills
Olivia Colman! You are what Art needs. Thank you for existing and acting ❤
In the best way possible, this 5 minute scene felt like I wanted 20 minutes of them.
Yes!
I literally thought this was a candid behind the scene moment for most of this clip, the conversation is so natural.