The Bear has invited countless viewers into the world of running a restaurant. For better or worse, each character of the show goes through their own emotional rides in their personal and work lives. So, why would such a dramatic series be considered a comedy at the Emmy Awards and other awards shows?
Hollywood Life breaks down the reason behind The Bear’s category, below.
Why Is ‘The Bear’ Considered a Comedy?
The show encompasses a wide variety of categories, as it’s widely considered to be a psychological comedy-drama. However, the show focuses on dark humor. Even with difficult topics such as mental health, breakups, abusive bosses, and more dramatic situations, The Bear implements enough dark humor to elicit some uncomfortable laughs out of its audience.
Take the season 1 finale, for example. Viewers have wondered how on earth that chaotic — and aggressive — scene could be considered funny.
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