Instead of focusing solely on Carmy (Jeremy Allen-White), Season 2 of The Bear spends time meaningfully developing members of its supporting cast like Ritchie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), Marcus (Lionel Boyce), and Carmy’s sister Natalie aka Sugar (Abby Elliott).
Season 1 only gives us brief flashbacks of the Berzatto family prior to Mikey’s (Jon Bernthal) death, but Season 2 offers an entire hour-long flashback episode that contextualizes Carmy’s complicated relationship with his family, and how Nat fits into the picture.
As the eldest (and only) daughter, Nat bears the brunt of their mother’s rage in Episode 6 and after their brother’s death is the only family member left to provide Carmy with stability and support.
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