Season two of FX’s “The Bear” follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, Sydney Adamu, and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich as they work to transform their sandwich joint. As they strip the restaurant down to its bones, the crew undergoes personal transformation, confronting their past and aspirations for the future. Each character of the show experiences emotional journeys in their personal and work lives, spanning a wide variety of categories from psychological comedy-drama to dark humor. The show addresses difficult topics such as mental health, breakups, and abusive bosses, injecting enough dark humor to elicit uncomfortable laughs from its audience.

The season 1 finale exemplifies this style, with a wild and aggressive scene designed to be comically absurd. As the seasons progress, viewer backstories and character arcs deepen, offering moments of sarcasm, wit, and irony amidst the drama. For instance, after an emotional breakup, a character nonchalantly remarks on thinking about their ex every day, showcasing the balance of humor and drama in the show.