TV review - "The Bear Season 3" (2024) **1/2

 A reluctance to put its characters through the wringer, stars directing episodes, boring guest stars (John Cena sticks out like a sore thumb, Josh Harnett not much better), unresolved plot lines that are unresolved in uninteresting ways... it's the third season blues. Carmy used to have an obstacle to overcome, his family and the obstacles of a restaurant, now it's mostly him being a boor and causing trouble. Too many flashback eps, and episodes that repeat what we know. Also th final party... why are our regulars so heavily involved? I mean Carmy worked there but the cousin dude only for a short time... wouldn't Olivia Coleman celebrate at her own place?