History Characters / TheBear2022

* BookDumb: He mentions in AI-Anon that he barely managed to finish high school and couldn't attend college because of it.

* FoolishSiblingResponsibleSibling: He is the responsible to Mikey's foolish.

!!Sydney Adamu

The middle sister of Carmen and Michael. She is part owner of The Original Beef.

* FoolishSiblingResponsibleSibling: Probably the most well-adjusted of the Berzatto siblings.

Michelle’s boyfriend

* {{Narcissist}}: The episode "Fishes" is basically an illustrated DSM-V checklist.

* Catchphrase: "I accept."

* {{Manchild}}: Richie has the emotional maturity of a frat boy: he's self-righteous, short-tempered, crass and petty. He also doesn't seem to recognize that bringing up a story of him out drinking at 6 in the morning would be a poor choice for a first date.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: He absolutely loves antagonizing Richie and shooting him down, but in "Fishes," it's revealed that [[PetTheDog he offered Richie a job]] (after bluntly telling him earlier that he wouldn't) so that Richie wouldn't humiliate himself in front of Tiff or disappoint her. And as much of a DeadpanSnarker as he is and enjoys making potshots at the boys, he understands when Lee goes too far at the Christmas dinner and works to try to calm the situation down.

* TheFriendNobodyLikes: He is always happy to hang around Sugar's family, but they don't like him.
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Has one in the season 2 finale when he mentions Nat's baby to Donna, not realizing that Donna didn't know about Nat's pregnancy.

* ADayInTheLimelight: "Forks" follows his week-long stage at ChefffTeryr's restaurant and the CharacterDevelopment that comes from it.

* ADayInTheLimelight: "Forks" follows his week-long stage at Pequod and the CharacterDevelopment that comes from it.

* HiddenDepths: Richie seems to be a bit of a bookworm: in addition to his above mentioned love of Creator/PhilipKDick, there's a scene in "Beef" where he describes a novel he's reading, which is most likely Literature/ColorlessTsukuruTazakiAndHisYearsOfPilgrimage. In "Omelette," he also quotes [[Literature/Siddhartha Siddhartha]] when addressing the staff.

* HiddenDepths: Richie seems to be a bit of a bookworm: in addition to his above mentioned love of Creator/PhilipKDick, there's a scene in "Beef" where he describes a novel he's reading, which is most likely Literature/ColorlessTsukuruTazakiAndHisYearsOfPilgrimage. In "Omelette," he also quotes Literature/Siddhartha when addressing the staff.

* HiddenDepths: Richie seems to be a bit of a bookworm: in addition to his above mentioned love of Creator/PhilipKDick, there's a scene in "Beef" where he describes a novel he's reading, which is most likely Literature/ColorlessTsukuruTazakiAndHisYearsOfPilgrimage.

* JerkassHasAPoint: In the episode "Review" he yells at both Marcus and Sydney, causing them to walk out. But he wasn't unjustified, Marcus was playing around with Donuts instead of doing his orders, and Sydney made an awful mistake with the to-go orders.

* HiddenDepths: Richie seems to be a bit of a bookworm: in addition to the above mentioned Creator/PhilipKDick, there's a scene in "Beef" where he describes a novel he's reading, which is most likely Literature/ColorlessTsukuruTazakiAndHisYearsOfPilgrimage, of all things.

* TheCobblersChildrenHaveNoShoes: Despite being an excellent chef with experience at a gourmet restaurant, Carmy himself lives off of cheap, bare bones food at home, like PB&J sandwiches and frozen dinners.

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* SmallRoleBigImpact: While he never appears in person save for a flashback, he's left Carmy with a lot of emotional trauma.

* BadassesWearBandanas: She always has a different one on her head. This actually let the fans to try and find all the bandanas she is wearing throughout the show.

A longtime family friend of the Berzattos. He helps out around the restaurant as a handyman.

* DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife: The motif of Richie's character arc in Season 2. [[spoiler:Luckily, he finds it after staging in "Forks".]]

* HoistByHerOwnPetard: Every chef she ever worked for has the same criticism, that leads to her being unhappy and quitting: she is too hasty and pushy, trying to implement all her ideas at once.

[[folder:Gary "Sweeps" Woods]]
!!Gary "Sweeps" Woods
->'''Played by:''' Creator/CoreyHendrix
One of the line cooks at The Original Beef.

* MysteriousPast: It is hinted he played for the Chicago White Sox in his youth.
* NiceGuy: When he mistakenly believes that Marcus is homeless, Gary doesn't hesitate to reassure him and offer him a place to sleep.

[[folder:Ebraheim]]
!!Ebraheim
->'''Played by:''' Creator/EdwinLeeGibson

A line cook at The Original Beef.

* DarkAndTroubledPast: References being in a military brigade once where many people died. Later dialogue reveals him to be a Somalian refugee.
* FanOfThePast: While Ebra was accepting of Carmy's changes to the Original Beef, he ultimately wants to keep making sandwiches, and falls out of contact with the crew during the renovations to The Bear before agreeing to return at the sandwich counter. Justified, as he has arthritis and visibly struggles learning new techniques during his brief time at culinary school.
* {{Foil}}: To Tina, especially in Season 2. Both are veteran employees at The Beef, and are among the oldest crew members. However, while Tina welcomes the transition to fine-dining, Ebra is unable to adjust and ultimately takes a role similar to his original position.

[[folder:Manny]]
!!Manny
->'''Played by:''' Creator/RichardEsteras
One of the dishwashers in The Original Beef.

* GentleGiant: He's a big guy with a BaritoneOfStrength but he's timid about voicing his grievances. When he does he still remains incredibly polite throughout.

[[folder:Angel]]
!!Angel
->'''Played by:''' Creator/JoseMCervantes
One of the dishwashers in The Original Beef.

* NeverBareheaded: Always seen wearing a baseball cap.

[[folder:Neil Fak]]
!!Neil Fak
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The Handyman of The Original Beef.
->'''Played by:''' Creator/MattyMatheson

* JackOfAllTrades: He does everything in The Original Beef, from plumbing to maintaining the Arcade System. When Carmy mentions that he needs more cooks, he asks to work in the kitchen, as well.
* LargeHam: Much like his actor.
* LastNameBasis: Everbody calls him Fak.
* MrFixit: Fak does repairs around The Beef.
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[[folder:Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto]]
!!Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto
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->'''Played by:''' Creator/AbbyElliott
The middle sister of Carmen and Michael. She is part owner of The Original Beef.

* DudeWheresMyRespect: She's more than a little frustrated at Carmy not talking to her unless he needs something.
* EmbarrassingNickname: She got the nickname "Sugar" after using sugar instead of salt, creating a gravy that "tasted like Hawaiian Punch".
* FoolishSiblingResponsibleSibling: Probably the most well-adjusted of the Berzatto siblings.
* HappilyMarried: Is the only person in the show that is being married and happily so.
* OnlySaneMan: She is the only sibling not working as a restaurateur, and is vocal about wanting to sell the place as it is a depressing money pit for the family.
* PregnantBadass: [[spoiler:Is pregnant throughout Season 2, dealing with morning sickness in "Pasta". That doesn't stop her from helping in the redevelopment, or from stepping in during "The Bear" when the back of house falls behind.]]
* SpeakIllOfTheDead: The only one who doesn't shy away calling Michael irresponsible and thoughtless.
* TeamMom: As she spends more time at the restaurant, she becomes this to the point where Richie and Fak actually refer to her as "mom" in one scene.
* WellDoneSonGuy: From what little can be gleamed, Sugar is the sibling with the strongest emotional attachment to their mother. Sadly, she seems to have taken the brunt of Donna's emotional baggage.

[[folder:Jimmy "Cicero" Kalinowski]]
!!Jimmy "Cicero" Kalinowski
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->'''Played by:''' Creator/OliverPlatt
A close friend of the Berzatto siblings' late father.

* CoolOldGuy: After Carmy [[ItMakesSenseInContext accidentally dopes]] the children at a birthday party Jimmy is hosting, Jimmy is offering him coffee and doesn't mind.
* DeadpanSnarker: Quick to make a cutting comeback or insult.
* HonoraryUncle: He's a close family friend of the Berzattos and considered an uncle by Carmy, Sugar, and Mikey. However, this doesn't stop him from considering the cold, hard realities of financially backing the siblings' failing businesses.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: He absolutely loves antagonizing Richie and shooting him down, but in "Fishes," it's revealed that [[PetTheDog he offered Richie a job]] (after bluntly telling him earlier that he wouldn't) so that Richie wouldn't humiliate himself in front of Tiff or disappoint her. And as much of a DeadpanSnarker as he is and enjoys making potshots at the boys, he understands when Lee goes too far at the Christmas dinner and works to try to calm the situation down.
* ParentalSubstitute: Appears to serve as this for the Berzatto siblings and Richie.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Jimmy is tough but fair regarding his investment in The Bear.
* TheTeamBenefactor: He's the one providing the funding that allows the Beef to survive and for Carmy to transform it into the Bear. However, he's also intent on getting his money back and won't hesitate to seize the property and sell it off if necessary.

[[folder:Pete]]
!!Pete
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->'''Played by:''' Creator/ChrisWitaske

The husband of Sugar.

* TheFriendNobodyLikes: He is always happy to hang around Sugar's family, but they don't like him.
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Has one in the season 2 finale when he mentions Nat's baby to Donna, not realizing that Donna didn't know about Nat's pregnancy.
* NiceGuy: He's a genuinely sweet man, never having anything negative or passive-aggressive to say about anyone.
* TagalongKid: Despite being an adult, this is how he's generally treated by Carmy and Richie.

[[folder:Donna Berzatto]]
!!Donna Berzatto
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->'''Played by:''' Creator/JamieLeeCurtis

The estranged mother of Carmy, Michael and Sugar.

* AbusiveParent: Of the emotional variety. Sugar seems to have gotten the worst of it.
* AlcoholicParent: Man, could this woman drink.
* AttentionWhore: Donna tends to make a scene at family gatherings, as seen in episode 206.
* BerserkButton: Being asked if she's okay.
* HiddenDepths: Beneath her mental illness and volatile demeanor, Donna is aware of the harm she has caused her children. In addition, Donna is the only Berzatto besides Nat shown to explicitly respect Pete.
* IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: Of the maternal variety. She chooses not to attend The Bear's opening night, knowing that it would take away from her childrens' success. When Pete catches her outside (as she was unable to resist checking on the restaurant itself), she makes him promise not to tell Nat or Carmy.
* TroubledAbuser: Seemingly suicidal, and likely has some sort of emotional disorder. Hit her breaking point in episode 206, which led to her [[spoiler: driving her car into the living room.]]

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[[folder:Lee Layne]]
!!Lee Layne
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->'''Played by:''' Creator/BobOdenkirk

Donna's on-and-off boyfriend.
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* JerkassHasAPoint: As rude as it is for him to point it out, Lee isn't exactly wrong that Mikey's business ventures have a low success rate, nor that he has a tendency to repeat the same stories.
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!Minor Characters

* ControlFreak: Richie is always the first to complain about Carmy and Syd's attempts to change up how The Beef does things, mostly because it's the last thing he has to remember Michael by and sees the changes as an attack on his best friend. It's made ironic by the fact that Richie doesn't particularly ''do'' anything for the restaurant in an official capacity, but he is still very much a vital part of the team. [[spoiler: He's able to channel it into something positive once he becomes maiter d' of the Bear.]]