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The Bear – Season 4 Episode 5 'Replicants' Recap & Review

Replicants Episode 5 of The Bear Season 4 begins at an AI Anon meeting, with a woman's monologue where she describes the effects of her brother's addiction. Carmy is there as well. We then see Carmy take a walk through Frank Lloyd Wright's house and admire the place. As the clock hits 6 am, The Bear's staff wake up in their respective homes and we see them go about their morning. Tina makes a new dish while Sydney calls her father, whose calls she hasn't been able to take, to ask if he's seen one of her knives. He tells her he misses her and reveals that he's taken a sick day from work. Meanwhile, Albert Schnurr tells Ebra that his business is working so well because he keeps things small. He recommends that Ebra start a franchise of the sandwich shop. Carmy helps Tina with the produce and realises that they can barely afford enough ingredients for the day. Tina suggests a more consistent menu would make a huge difference. She also says she can feel Carmy chasing something and assures him that he has nothing to prove. Marcus has his realtor friend sell his mother's house. He turns up for work and finds that Carmy has done good on his promise to give him more firepower. For now, this is in the form of Chef Luca, who is in town and will work as a stage for The Bear. Luca and Sydney share a warm reunion as well. Sydney then meets Carmy and realises he is developing a set menu for the restaurant. Sydney doesn't seem to believe that he will stick to this. He apologises and says the changing menu was meant to challenge himself but it was selfish. Meanwhile, Jessica finds Richie in a sour mood because Frank (Tiff's fiancé) bought his daughter the expensive teddy bear that Richie refused to buy. Sydney also asks Carmy why she's received a message about an update to her agreement with The Bear. Carmy says he redrafted a few terms but before he can explain, they are interrupted by the arrival of Sugar and Sophie. When an unknown number keeps calling Sydney, she finally calls back and gets some hard news — her father had a heart attack and is in the hospital. Carmy finds her shocked and shaken and tells her to head to the hospital. The Episode Review The Bear Season 4 Episode 5 continues this season's loosely written, sprawling episodes. We get glimpses of what's going on with each character, with Marcus and Ebra facing big steps in their lives. Carmy gets a few reflective moments and decides to make a big change to the menu as well. Tina and Carmy's conversation offers a particularly heartfelt moment when she tells him that he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone. However, the menu change still feels like a big deal and a throwaway explanation from Carmy doesn't feel enough. A few other elements are also starting to feel dragged out now, like the agreement with Sydney and Carmy's tiff with Richie. The final scene changes things in a big way for Sydney, though and might just amp up the show's pace. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!