When a family gathering transforms into a chaotic battleground, no one leaves unscathed. Season 2 of The Bear took us beyond the chaotic kitchen of the restaurant and into the heart and home of the Berzatto family. In the emotional episode "Fishes," we witnessed the complex dynamics and strong sibling bonds of the Berzatto family during a turbulent Christmas dinner that becomes a battleground for unresolved pain.
At the center of the storm are brothers Carmy and Mikey, bound by their shared passion for food and their troubled family history, yet divided by addiction and varied mental health struggles.
We'll explore how their sister Natalie navigates this tumultuous family environment, the impact of their mother's bipolar disorder and uncontrolled drinking on the family, and how the ever-present fear of failure and overwhelming shame fuels the destructive cycle of addiction, high anxiety, and ultimately, Mikey’s suicide.
This episode may help you:
- Understand the disruption addiction brings to family dynamics
- Recognize the power and fragility of sibling bonds in dysfunctional environments
- Learn how guilt affects both those struggling with addiction and their family members
- Empathize with people who are fearful of disappointing their loved ones
FYI: This episode is full of spoiler alerts if you haven’t yet watched The Bear’s “Fishes” episode.
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WATCH "FISHES" EPISODE & HIGHLIGHTS:
> Watch ‘Fishes’ on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/the-bear-05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f
> Watch Carmy and Mikey’s emotional conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNDrlgmS3z8&t=7s
> Watch the fork-throwing scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nxQ9TZ0ZtI&t=34s
> Watch Carmy open up at the NA meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fjITOkFnnE&t=22s
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