The Bear, one of the best new shows of the year, has arrived in India two months late, on Disney+ Hotstar. Even though it’s made by FX, owned by Disney. Streaming works in mysterious ways.
We discuss the show’s tense storytelling, Jeremy Allen White’s terrific lead performance, and draw parallels with not just other films and series about chefs, but also The Godfather and Uncut Gems.
Update: The Bear can now easily be found on Disney+ Hotstar, after a less-than-ideal rollout on launch day. Guess it was a mundane reason after all.
