Luca’s Words of Wisdom - Will Poulter - Scene | The Bear | FX 

Soul > skill

It's ingenious how they filled in Carmy's backstory by having other characters learn and grow from the people he worked with.

Words of wisdom: 1. Make mistakes. Everyone fucks up. It’s the best way to learn 2. Surround yourself with people better than you. 3. You don’t have to be “the best”.

Having Luca's character- patient and self assured, juxaposed against Carmy is such great writing in this show. Will Poulter did an incredible job in this role.

The irony is that although Luca knew he wasn't the best, he fully accepted his place and because of that he turned out far more well-adjusted than Carmy did.

Love the hidden detail that the chef Luca is talking about is Carmy.

I was waiting for Luca's character at some point to go 180 and be horrible to Marcus but it was such a refreshing take to see him impart wisdom like that. Made me appreciate his character so much more.

it’s insane how this chef is portrayed as much (looks wise) healthier, calmer and confident. He quit competing and is just looking to be better than he used to be, rather than comparing himself to anyone else

I love how scenes like this make the show seem like a documentary, more real and raw. No quirky or witty lines, no dramatic music, just 2 people almost not even acting, just being real. I love this show.

is it weird that i could watch a whole episode of Luca calmly doling out advice while baking?

Comparing Luca’s perspective on working with other chefs vs Carmy in season 1 saying he wanted to “smoke those motherfuckers” whenever there was a new chef in the kitchen is just such a great contrast

My favourite part of the entire sequence is that the writer's respect their audience and didn't explicitly need to tell us that he is talking about Carmy.

Carmy is not on camera but the character is omnipresent the whole series, He's the soul of the show, he's The Bear. We kinda have this perception of he's an introvert but he's bigger than we think. The Show is a work of art in every single episode.

This is by far the best job will Poulter has done. He is such a believable character, I hope he gets more of these types of roles going forward

Bruh, this episode on it's own is just so strong. Season 2 of The Bear managed to surpass season 1 somehow and im hyped for season 3. Now to try applying some of this wisdom to my own life.

I like how Luca saw his defeat as a way to open himself to new experiences. And the reason why Carmy got good with his craft is that he closed himself off to be laser-focused on his goals.

He’s already my favourite character in the show, love his professionalism and how humble he is at the same time.

This whole episode was magical. The whole staging in a different country hits home.

Will never fail to astound me how great writers can create a character from nothing, provide minimal context, whip up some tight dialogue, and have them feel grounded and real in less than 3 minutes' time.

there is something about seeing Marcus interact with other people, especially men, that makes me very happy. He is the ultimate friend: serene, present and confidently vulnerable.

This show is so good at getting it's message across without feeling preachy or didactic. Characters talk the way people talk, not the way people tweet.

one of my favourite scenes from the show. Will Poulter really nailed his character, he seems so natural and real for such a little amount of screen time.

A tough pill to swallow. But being humbled and accepting that fact like that to help you is the best course of option.

I love how real the dialogues in this show are. Even the silence moments. It really feels like we are a part of the scene

I can just listen to Will Poulter’s voice everyday every night. But seriously, who knew Luca was such a pivotal character that revolves around The Bear.

I genuinely think this is one of the best advices I've seen on a TV show. You can't chieve greatness if you just focus on yout craft, your experiences in life will always be important, because they are what make you different from the rest

I didn't know the actor before this episode, and I remember thinking he was perhaps a real chef, not an actor. That's how good his performance was. Two guys talking in a kitchen. Also, I wonder who he's talking about when he mentions the guy "much, much better than me?" :) Such an amazing season.

I saw the "every second counts" phrase on Carmy's whiteboard and in Luca's, but it still took until seeing the photo on the wall in episode 7 of the two of them to realise they not only worked together but took that phrase from chef terry's father to their hearts

Dude i know people are talking about the contrast between luca and carmy but the sub text between micahel and scottie make this symbolism even better. Michael was a stud and this champion that was so self absorbed, and luca was similar to scottie always trying to learn and fill jordans shoes but he stil is considered by many to be great.

I like how understated Poulter's performance is here, he could easily overact it but he just comes off as a normal person.

Luca came across as more stern and strict than Carmen is. But this scene shows how supportive and inspirational the former was to Marcus.

Will Poulter has come a long way since I first saw him on Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Loved this scene, Luca seems so intense but conveys some rock hard wisdom gently and passionately.

Such an underrated show. So many surprised cameos of really good actors/actresses that came to the show. Episodes 3, 6, 7 and 10 are probably my favourite so far.

he was a sublime addition to the show

It is really hard for a thing, anything to be clever, simple and fun at the same time. It is always either one or two of these. Rare for something to be all three. This episode did it.

When I first watched I knew he was talking about Carmy, when Ritchie saw their picture at the restaurant I did a smirk smile "I knew it"

this entire show from the cast to the writers is just... phenomenal. beyond the universal. bravissimo!

its cool that they made Luca and Carmy complete opposites even down to the clothes they wear is really cool.

I kept coming back to this specific video of Luca and Sydney’s cooking the omelette. It’s really ✨therapeutic✨

It's the difference between the best and the second-best. The pressure and anxiety just to be at the top can only be handled by the very few

I remember watching this dude in the millers movie. He’s come a long way. He can do comedy and drama very well. He was almost cast as the It clown so that shows his range

To see a fantastically written show like this these days is like a breeze of fresh air

The heart of this show that can often be forgotten by casual viewers is that Carmy is a literal genius and incredibly talented chef - world renowned. Thats what makes his breakdowns and self-destructiveness so interesting and the relationship he has with his 'proteges' Marcus and Sydney.

Best tv show honestly everything is incredible ❤

"Was it worth it? The work you put in?" "-sigh- I dunno. Ask me tomorrow" That is a *fantastic* interaction between two chefs prepping food. You're only really going to know if what you're doing at that moment is worth it when the results come in the next day from what's hopefully a great day at work.

This episode on any other show would be its greatest episode. That it isn't necessarily the best says so much about the show. It really is the best show in television. You can be great, but without purpose, it really doesn't mean anything. To truly live, you have to be part of something greater than yourself. It's a lesson that this show expounds on so well.

Luca is amazing

Why is it so comfortable coming back to watch this scene time after time

End of the scene, where I learned about Mulatu Astatke, what a song.

WE NEED HIM FOR SEASON 3!!

I kept expecting something to go wrong for Marcus in this episode, but nothing did

These scenes were so beautifully acted and masterfully written. It's some of the best television I've ever seen. This scene is magnificent, don't get it twisted, but the scene with the cousin peeling mushrooms with Olivia Coleman is one of the best most brilliant pieces of film I have ever seen in my life. Absolutely amazing.

Such a fantastic show and an amazing season 2.

I remember gasping really hard after i saw Will Pouter in this episode 🤣 What a surprising cameo

Fantistic episode and fantastic role of Will Poulter! His worlds will never leave of my mind.

poulter is so natural here

One of the top scenes of the show imo

Amazing how just a few words can describe the stress quite like being in a brigade kitchen and you're sous to someone chasing perfection.

The lighting is simple, yet effective.

If you don't spend enough time out there.....man those are words of wisdom

This show has so many famous fans. They all called their agents to beg for a season 2 role!

Here after Bayley posting this on her story about Sasha

I remember him from other movies !!!!!!! Can’t believe he’s this grown now wow

I think something that isn’t as appreciated as it should be is how luca handles Marcus. He’s not like most, maybe even any chef we come across in the show. He doesn’t scream at Marcus when he fucks up or has a condescending tone. He’s firm when he makes his mistakes and pushes him more and more until he gets it right. And with that he and Marcus build an incredibly strong friendship.

Best show for the past 3 years. Fight me.

I think if the direction keeps going this way it will go down as a legendary show

Marcus is by far the most interesting character in the show.

I'm really enjoying all of these The Bear clips. Thanks for putting them up.

Mess up, just dont give up. And the more you mess up the more you will learn how to fix those mistakes.

Luca found solace in not being the best, Carmy always wanted to be the best and it ended up being his curse...

Fave. I think about this scene all the time. ❤

“Instead of trying to be the best, I decided I wanted to learn from the best. I may never be the best, but I learned from the best; that automatically puts me in the 1%. And that’s good enough for me.”

This scene is brilliant, especially now that it is juxtaposed with how he is in season 3 (minor spoilers) In season three, he is a bit of an awkward mess. Asking too many questions and getting nervous around these other great chefs. But, as we see in this scene, he can be very calm and inspiring. When he's in his element, cooking, he is calm and focused. I hope we see more of him in season 4, as he is the perfect character to compare with Carmy. They both learned from the same chefs (for the most part), and both honed their crafts. Yet, while Luca is very calm in the kitchen, Carmy is bordering on manic. This, of course, is the result of his last chef mentor who severely bullied and traumatized him. To me, Luca represents what Carmy could have been if he had not gone to his final teacher. While Carmy left the experienced a 'better' chef, Luca is atleast happy and enjoys his work. As Luca mentions he, he recognized that he wasn't the best, but took it as a good thing that gave him peace. Whereas Carmy constantly strove to be the best, causing him so much heartache and pain.

Speaking of the best. That's what this show is.

Luca trying to gaslight Marcus about not knowing Jordan always makes me LOL. Marcus is like ya I'm new but I'm not a fuckin moron lmfao

I love Luca was number 2 but seems content and happy to be that Carmy is “much better” but completely unhealthy being number one like you have to be crazy to be the best

Him and Joel McHale have such great cameos.

I could watch a full movie about these guys. This was my favorite episode from season 2

Is this the same chef that Carmy mentions in his monologue at the NA family meeting in season 1? seems like Carmy has the same sort of story? like when he says he's going to smoke this new guy. Glad they had a good ending and Luca turned it into a positive thing.

This was one of the best episodes besides the finale in Season 2

The scene from the first episode of season 3 shows us that Carmey was the other chef that was so much better than him. Didn't realize until I rewatched this scene. Amazing call back

I love this scene. I've been the better chef in every place I've worked. Put everyone to shame, and when I put my two weeks in, they offered a raise or even manager over someone who's been there for years.

He is totally talking about Bear being the other chief that pushed him. Season 3 confirmed they both worked at Ever together, where Richie works in the episode forks. And Carmey was just totally out performing him while they worked together at Ever.

I was waiting the whole episode for him to flip. At the end of the episode realised how brilliantly this was written.

Marcus really took that lesson about being open and inspired. Which is what led him to creating a dessert called the “Michael” to represent everyone that he cares about.

If there was one scene in any show / movie that has aligned my view. This is the scene.

Idk why but season 2 of the bear reminds me a lot of atlanta's writing and editing. I dig it

The best episode with Forks of the entire show

One of the best shows out there right now

Will Poulter is doing some good work out there. Go on lad 👍🏼👌

Wills hair steals this scene

Jeremy Allen White and that whole cast are just spectacular on that show. I mean I couldn't stand Ebon Moss Bacarach on Girls but he's been amazing on The Bear. The episode where he goes to work at the Michelin starred restaurant was phenomenal.

AMAZING WRITING!!! Success well deserved.

Luca HAS TO come back!

Very relatable

man he drops some wisdom...

Growth mindset! Look up my friends.

this bro had the greatest glow up I've seen in my entire life

I just realized that the chef Will’s character had a rivalry with was Carmy. I hate when I have “ah ha” moments way later after watching something 😂