Though recent series such as “Ted Lasso” deserve a penalty card for their romantic relationships, that doesn’t mean that fans aren’t clamoring for them. Romantic subplots are elements that make viewers feel good, and with any dramatic storytelling, these storylines are almost guaranteed. But “The Bear” may be the exception to the rule. Taking place in a fast-paced industry, most of the main characters work in the kitchen, and workplace romances may be a recipe for disaster. Edebiri immediately rejected the thought of Sydney and Carmy together for a logical reason.
“I don’t personally think there’s anything romantic there!” Edebiri continued. “I don’t think the show is a sexual one. These people don’t have … very robust personal lives. They’re devoted to their jobs. If anything happened between Sydney and Carmy, nobody would be happy. It would be disappointing and jarring and weird. I don’t think people actually want that.”
Sydney sees Carmy as more of a mentor. Her connection to him is their passion for the restaurant and wanting to make something out of nothing. True to Edebiri’s concerns, romance would be a recipe for disaster. Tensions are already high in the kitchen, and Carmy has proven he doesn’t exactly handle stress well. While he comes to terms with his brother’s death, a new relationship is probably not a healthy option for him. Introducing romance into their fragile ecosystem may bring the newly titled restaurant to a screeching halt.
