I would give seasons 1 and 2 five stars. However, season 3 missed the mark. I would give it 3 stars. The best directed episode was episode 6, "napkins," directed by Ayo. It was a well told story. Otherwise, the writing and directing was either over-the-top or boring. The season felt forced, uncreative and disjointed. I can appreciate the concept of digging through the keys players' pasts and exploring how each ended up in this moment together. However, the entirety of season 3 should have been condensed into the first 4-5 episodes with the last 5-6 episodes giving us something to be excited about watching. It is the first time I am not excited for the next season of The Bear.