Two friends go on a work trip and encounter unexpected challenges and local personalities as they navigate their assignment. Their efforts to adapt to unfamiliar surroundings highlights moments of humor, small-town culture and the unpredictable nature of work travel. As they troubleshoot problems, their experience leaves a lasting impression and offers new perspectives on their friendship.
Directed by Christopher Storer
prequel
gary, indiana
dramedy
Rank
#5 in 2026·#761 overall
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.9 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Richard 'Richie' Jerimovich
Jon Bernthal
Michael Berzatto
Marin Ireland
Sherri
Gillian Jacobs
Tiffany Jerimovich
Nation Sage Henrikson
Cowboy
T.J. Jagodowski
Bar Patron
Richard Gomez
Gas Station Teller
Crew
Christopher Storer
Creator
Christopher Storer
Director
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Writer
Jon Bernthal
Writer
Joanna Naugle
Editor
Andrew Wehde
Director of Photography
Josh Senior
Executive Producer
Joanna Calo
Executive Producer
Christopher Storer
Executive Producer
Tyson Bidner
Executive Producer
Matty Matheson
Executive Producer
Cooper Wehde
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
127 reviews
Noah
9.5★ · 05/06/26
A surprise prequel to the Bear on a random Tuesday? Hell yeah!!
This was phenomenal! Loved how it showed off Mikey and Richie’s relationship and only makes both characters more tragic!
A surprise prequel to the Bear on a random Tuesday? Hell yeah!!
This was phenomenal! Loved how it showed off Mikey and Richie’s relationship and only makes both characters more tragic!
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Vini
10.0★ · 05/07/26
Richie is the best character in the series
Richie is the best character in the series
4
Marco Scibona
8.4★ · 05/06/26
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Betsy
7.0★ · 05/24/26
I hope they do more of these
I hope they do more of these
アナ
10.0★ · 05/24/26
acho que essa é a coisa mais reconfortante e dolorosa que eu já vi
acho que essa é a coisa mais reconfortante e dolorosa que eu já vi
