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Internet calls out 'The Bear' Season 3's 'terrible' binge drop method

'The Bear' Season 3 faces backlash online for its binge-drop release

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: The release of 'The Bear' Season 3 on Hulu has sparked a wave of mixed reactions among fans, highlighting a divide over its binge-watch format. Created by Christopher Storer and initially captivating audiences in 2022, the series follows Jeremy Allen White's Carmy as he navigates the challenges of running his late brother's sandwich shop.

After two acclaimed seasons, the latest installment dropped all ten episodes at once, diverging from the traditional weekly release strategy.

Despite the show's tradition of Emmy-winning success and star-studded guest appearances, releasing all ten episodes at once has sparked backlash on the internet. Viewers and critics express frustration, arguing that dropping all episodes simultaneously prevents people from discussing the show together each week.

Viewers pour out criticism for the binge release strategy of 'The Bear'

On X, formerly Twitter, viewers have taken to expressing their frustrations and opinions. Some argue that 'The Bear' would benefit from a more staggered release, citing that weekly episodes create anticipation and prolong the viewing experience.

Others appreciate the binge format for allowing them to consume the entire season at their own pace, immersing themselves fully in the storyline and characters without interruption.

The debate underscores how streaming platforms like Hulu continue to experiment with release strategies, aiming to balance viewer preferences and engagement. As fans weigh in on social media, their discussions reflect a broader dialogue about the evolving nature of television consumption and the impact of release schedules on audience enjoyment and engagement.

Sharing the burden of binge-watching the whole show a user stated: "The bear simply cannot be a binge-drop show like i'm so serious this needs to be a weekly upload. being peer pressured into needing to watch it all in one night so as to not get spoiled or left out of the loop sucks. also!! it's not on sites yet, so!!! chill!!"

Another added how his excitement is getting compromised with the all-in-one release of the all, the user wrote: "Extremely distressing that the whole season of #thebear is out so it's impossible to enjoy it ant your own pace now because of spoilers. like WHY DIDN'T YOU DROP IT WEEKLY, do you know how enjoyable is to dissect each ep for a whole week on a show like this? ugh"

Meanwhile, a fan gave 'House of the Dragon' example and stated: "I actually do wish The Bear would drop week to week like House of the Dragon. It deserves to be in the conversation longer."

Following the above point of disappointment another viewer penned: "Why did they drop every single episode of the bear at once. i have things to do but i need to see richie and carmy make up."

On the other hand, justifying with the facts about how this strategy can kill the week's off discussion the user wrote: "Before I sit down to watch every single episode of America's favorite comedy/non-stop laugh riot THE BEAR, I just want to say again how terrible it is to just drop every episode of a hot show that could power WEEKS off discussion."

While the binge-release model has its advantages in allowing viewers flexibility in consumption, it also risks diluting the communal experience and discussion that weekly releases foster. Shows like 'The Bear' Season 3, with its intricate plotlines and character developments, could potentially benefit from a weekly release format.

This approach not only prolongs audience engagement over a longer period but also maintains momentum and interest in the series throughout its airing. Ultimately, the debate highlights the ongoing evolution of streaming strategies and their impact on viewer interaction and enjoyment in the digital age.

How to stream 'The Bear' Season 3?

'The Bear' Season 3 can be exclusively streamed on Hulu for viewers in the United States on June 27, 2024.

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'The Bear' Season 3 trailer