No clue. But if I had to guess, the studios submit their shows into the category they deem most fit.

Willy Wonka said:

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What characterizes something as a comedy? I wouldn't consider this show a comedy. I love it, by the way.

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Ionno, those little kids all crashing at the catered party because of a Xanax mishap was pretty funny to me.

Why didn't you bring ketchup?
What kind of asehole is gonna put ketchup on a hot dog?
A child, Richie
Child asehole

Know Your Enemy said:

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When does the new season start?

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Only comment here I'm following. Screw awards, when do we get Season 2?

Know Your Enemy said:

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When does the new season start?

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I read an article today that said sometime this summer.

Sounds about right. Season one debuted in June, and this is one of the few "prestige" shows - like Reservation Dogs, etc - that can hopefully come back in a year or so.

FancyKetchup14 said:

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Cousin!!

Hands, please. Jeremy Allen White is nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy. #TheBearFX pic.twitter.com/iM0MRPPiSt

— The Bear (@TheBearFX) December 12, 2022

What is good, replicants? #TheBearFX is nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy. pic.twitter.com/nzbmTgDaen

— The Bear (@TheBearFX) December 12, 2022

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This is awesome news, he was so great. He's up against Donald Glover, Bill Hader, Steve Martin, and Martin Short. The show itself is up against Abbot Elementary, Hacks, Only Murderers in the Building, and Wednesday.

Funny. I can't watch the Sous in any scene without thinking of the Abbot Elem girl.

Just announced during the Oscars…

It’s not a reopening, it’s a rebirth. FX's The Bear returns this June. Only on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/S2PHlKLRzy

— The Bear (@TheBearFX) March 13, 2023

TCTTS said:

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Just announced during the Oscars…

It’s not a reopening, it’s a rebirth. FX's The Bear returns this June. Only on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/S2PHlKLRzy

— The Bear (@TheBearFX) March 13, 2023

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Oh wow, missed this teaser drop.

I'm actually kind of worried. Season 1 was near perfection.

Bob Odenkirk Joins ‘The Bear’ Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/lLJdhkAmhB

— Variety (@Variety) April 26, 2023

Welcome Back, Chef. #TheBearFX returns June 22. Only on @Hulu. pic.twitter.com/Nk08vUJKUT

— The Bear (@TheBearFX) May 8, 2023

I bet Odenkirk plays something like a city inspector since this season sounds like it involves re-building. Can't wait to binge this next season.

posting here to put it on my watchlist so I remember to watch this before the new season starts

The Bear
Season 2 (10 Episodes)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452776/
June 22, 2023
FX on Hulu

4 episodes in and this show ROCKS.

I love Sydney. She is fantastic.

Glad you're watching in time for season 2. Probably one of the most memorable debut seasons in the last 5-7 years.

Edit: disregard, I see all episodes will drop at the same time. Awesome. No self restraing required to build a bank to binge.

Yep! I have been waiting to watch. Every time I miss a show live I usually just put it off until season 2 is about to come out

REVIEW: ‘The Bear’ season 2 Is electrifying and avoids a sophomore slump.https://t.co/SpB5LlqDnA

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) June 20, 2023

I am so excited for season 2.

Season 1 was my favorite tv over the past few years.

yep. Cannot wait. I love this show!

I am at work but have the episodes dropped yet? is it all at once or one a week?

all 10 episodes have dropped

I like 1 at a time mostly for discussion purposes on the board

Speaking of, for series like this, just a reminder to please keep all season two spoiler talk behind spoiler tags, since everyone's viewing pace will be different.

Great show, two episodes in on season two…starting a bit slow but mostly to get the new characters up and running. Looking forward to the rest of the season.

Blew through 5 episodes yesterday - look forward to the discussion

I'm three or four episodes in. Much more "chefy" and focused on food than I remember season 1 being. I'm liking it.

JCA1 said:

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Much more "chefy" and focused on food than I remember season 1 being. I'm liking it.

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Yeah ... those are my favorite parts -- when they are intensely focused and working on getting better or finding that perfect recipe.

Much better than just watching Richie yell at people.

Of course, I like to cook, so ...

Made it through the first 4 of season 2 last night.

I agree with what others have said so far - starts slower, more chef driven, etc. Maybe it was like this in season 1 as well but we noticed there are a lot of conversations where you think "WTF are they talking about?".

Sometimes they tell you at the end of the convo and you realize what it was about, sometimes they don't.

Yep, a lot of "inside baseball" talk. Two episodes in. Glad to be back in this world.

Stressed out after E6 - good cameos by odenkirk, bernthal, mulaney & JLC

I pretty much assumed we'd come back, the restaurant would already be remodeled, they'd open it in the first episode, and we'd get right back to kitchen mayhem. But of course it makes so much more sense to take the show's pressure-cooker style and apply it to the remodel/reopen itself, establish some crazy stakes and a ticking time tomb (18 months or they lose the place), and then let the drama/shenanigans ensue.

Such a great first episode back, and I didn't realize how much I missed these characters. Between Richie questioning his purpose and Sydney offering Tina the sous-chef job, I was sucked right back in emotionally. The music, the pacing, the vibe… I just love everything about this show, and want to savor this season as much as I can.