Following on from Syd's episode, this outing focuses on Marcus and his experience in Copenhagen, as he is trained by guest Will Poulter in his cameo appearance.
A conversation between the pair at the halfway mark depicts a brief moment of connection; these two men are from vastly different walks of life, tied together by the struggle of modern living, surviving within the culinary world, coping with illness, loss and various family issues. It's a nice moment, one that feels real, thoughtful and endearing. It's also what I've liked the most about 'The Bear' so far in its second season, it's delivering these heartwarming moments frequently throughout each and every episode.
That's a microcosm for the episode as a whole. Marcus is given his time to shine; he is one of the most likeable characters on television currently. The cinematography is gorgeous, and various montages follow on from those prevalent within the previous Syd-focused episode, however, there's further dialogue and a deeper focus on Marcus' personal life, his mother's health, which take this outing up a notch.
I think Season 2 of 'The Bear' is taking what made Season 1 so special, turning it up to 100 and thoroughly outclassing it on a episode-by-episode basis. That's not an easy feat, but if this quality continues then I think the show may just pull it off.