Pick of the week
The Bear
It begins with the sound of a thunderstorm breaking. And, as the final season of this furiously intense Chicago restaurant drama begins, the waters are rising all around the gang, metaphorically and literally. They’ve run out of money and the building is up for sale. But also, a catastrophic flood has inundated the kitchen. Sydney is now in charge but her leadership seems to be collapsing before it really starts. As ever, The Bear is chaotic and claustrophobic yet finds tiny moments of beauty and revelation in the things that really matter – food, friendship and families both physical and chosen. Ultimately, a show that often feels like an extended panic attack is actually about love.
Disney+, from Friday 26 June
