The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching ‘The Bear’

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The Bear is a phenomenon not only because exploring what goes on in the kitchen is fascinating, but because it’s also one of the best shows on TV when it comes to portraying family drama, generational trauma, and the intense pressure of being the best at something.

Carmy Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) is a tortured artist who might be one of the top chefs in the world, but his self-doubt is the engine that keeps the show racing along into uncertainty. Add in the precision and pressure of a high-end restaurant and brigade-style kitchen, and you have the perfect recipe for drama and humor. Plus, the opportunity to watch mouth-watering cuisine being created by passionate people.

If you’re searching for similarly satisfying fare, we’ve already told you the TV series you should be watching, but there are a lot of books, movies,

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