With the lowest review score of any Marvel Cinematic Universe Disney+ series, Secret Invasion’s first episode was met with some disastrous reviews. Unable to live up to the hype, the serious suffered low viewership as compared to other MCU shows. However, at the same time, FX/Hulu series The Bear Season 2 has set new records, quashing its parent company Disney’s star-studded Secret Invasion.
Fans of the FX comedy series The Bear had an eventful weekend as they eagerly tuned in to the show’s second season. The latest announcement from FX and Hulu revealed that The Bear Season 2 witnessed a significant surge in total hours streamed within the first four days following its June 22 premiere.
How did The Bear Season 2 outshine Secret Invasion?
In comparison to the post-premiere period of Season 1, the second season of The Bear experienced a remarkable 70% increase in streaming activity. While specific viewership figures for the Season 2 premiere were not disclosed, FX and Hulu proudly declared that it marked the most-watched premiere of any FX series on Hulu. Notably, the first season of The Bear, which debuted on June 23, 2022, had already secured the title of the most-watched single season of a comedy series in FX history.
On the contrary, MCU’s Disney series Secret Invasion’s first episode did not sit well with Marvel fanatics. Calling it a slow start to a darker more mature theme, the series sits at a 66% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Whereas, The Bear Season 2 has received a whopping 100%.
Many critics called the MCU verse’s highly anticipated series an attempt to do something different. However, unhappy with the use of AI for its title sequence, many Marvel fans seemed unhappy with the use of technology in the series. Although the first episode was slow, it is revealed that it ends at a shocking twist, promising a better episode on June 28, 2023.
An insight into the highly applauded The Bear Season 2
The Bear Season 2 continued to follow the journey of Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri), and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they strive to elevate their grungy sandwich joint to new heights. As they walk through this transformational endeavor, the characters also embark on personal journeys, confronting their pasts and grappling with their aspirations for the future.
The ensemble cast of The Bear includes White, Edebiri, Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Matty Matheson. Recurring appearances are made by Edwin Lee Gibson, Oliver Platt, and Molly Gordon.
Created by Christopher Storer, the series is executive produced by Joanna Calo, Hiro Murai (known for his work on Atlanta and Station Eleven) of Super Frog, Josh Senior, and Matty Matheson. Tyson Bidner serves as a producer. The Bear is produced by FX Productions. With its engaging storyline and talented ensemble cast, The Bear has successfully impressed audiences, breaking records and surpassing expectations.
