The Bear has been hailed as one of 2022's best TV shows, and it's finally coming to Australia.

Today on The Drop, culture reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald Thomas Mitchell helps break down what makes the show so compelling. This episode also features an interview the show's star, Shameless' Jeremy Allen White, about making a hit new show and becoming this year's breakout star.

The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.

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